9 questions applicants are Googling about remote work right now

“The resume is the first thing that comes to mind when you want to apply for a remote job position. This is why you need to start by making it apparent on your resume that you are looking for remote opportunities. You can include skills that apply to practically all employment jobs, such as marketing, computer, teamwork, and critical thinking skills. Most companies want to hire someone who will build positive relationships with their colleagues remotely, so try adding some interpersonal skills such as emotional intelligence, communication, reliability, leadership, negotiation, openness to feedback, and empathy.”

“A reference gives authority to your resume; therefore, it’s preferable to provide a list of prior employers’ contact information. In that way, companies that are more interested in what you have to offer could wish to contact the people on your reference list to learn more about your work performance, professionalism and work ethic. Asking for references from people you have supervised may raise a red flag for those reviewing your application, so it is advisable to ask your supervisors and coworkers instead. What if you don’t have any work experience, you could ask? The best thing to do in such a situation would be to include references from academic advisers, mentors, or even someone you met through volunteer work who has experience in the field you are applying for.”