Finding Online Jobs
Finding work online can feel like a daunting, overwhelming task but it doesn’t have to be. If you’re interested in finding a job online, read on to learn our simple strategies that can help you find online employment in no time!
Where to Look?
To find a job online, head to job search engines. There are standard job search engines like..
Then, there are job search engines dedicated solely to work from home jobs:
- Flex Jobs
- Virtual Vocations
- Angel List
- NextRep
- Jobspresso
- We Work Remotely
- Skip the Drive
- Remotive
- Remote OK
Lastly, you have job search engines geared mostly toward freelance and contract work opportunities:
You can look for opportunities in some of ALL of these search engines. You’ll find that some are paid and some are free. The paid subscriptions tend to be affordable so don’t let the payment option turn you away. It might be worth it to find quality job leads that aren’t advertised in free search engines.
Your Resume
Before you start your job search, make sure you have a resume. Check out this awesome guide which shows you how to tailor your resume specifically toward work from home jobs.
You can find some cool resume templates (free) here:
Next up, your cover letter.
Your Cover Letter
Whatever you do, don’t skip the cover letter! This is a big mistake a lot of people make, especially because a cover letter is not mandatory in most cases. It does make a difference. If you have the option to add a cover letter, do it!
Make your cover letter pop with these helpful tips:
- Make the tone friendly and conversational
- Tailor the letter to the job you are applying for
- Use the recruiter/HR person’s name, if possible
- Mention key points from the job description, in the cover letter
- Share what makes you excited about the job
Grab this: Free cover letter template
Work from Home Job Search Best Practices
Be Flexible
Working from home for a company or even as a contractor is not necessarily the same thing as working for yourself as an entrepreneur. You will likely have a work schedule, breaks and lunch, you may need to do a virtual or telephone interview and have regular video conferences. So, not necessarily work in your pajamas kind of work (well, maybe).
Be Patient
Finding a work from home job may take some time. Be weary of opportunities that may seem to good to be true. With the rise of work from home positions also comes an increase in work from home scams so be aware.
Follow Work from Home Blogs
This is a gold mine! These blogs are dedicated solely to finding their readers legitimate work from home jobs. Follow them, read their articles regularly, join their newsletter. Sometimes then even announce new opportunities before the employer announces to the public! Some work from home blogs to check out:
Follow Work from Home Facebook Groups
Join work from home groups on Facebook to be notified of new opportunities. Here are some groups you’ll like:
- People Looking for Work at Home Business Opportunities
- Work from Home Moms
- Making Sense of Cents Community
This wraps up the Finding Online Jobs lesson. Move onto Lesson 2, Freelancing when you’re ready.