Develop these skills to land your dream remote job
When amending your CV to apply for a remote job, it is crucial to make sure it meets the mark. Brie Weiler Reynolds, career development manager and coach at FlexJobs, has reviewed hundreds of resumes and found that a majority of applicants failed to mention some of the key skills and traits employers seek when hiring for a remote job.
Organisational skills, the ability to work independently, written and verbal communication and a growth mindset are essentials.
Reynolds also mentions that candidates should highlight past remote experiences if they have any. Fresh graduates are encouraged to highlight their college experiences that imply skills in time management, research, project management, and teamwork.
Being able to do a job is one thing, being able to do it remotely is another. Candidates are encouraged to upskill and build on their existing qualities. If you are looking to take up an online course to strengthen your skills or gain new ones, here are some to consider:
Develop a personal brand
It was designed to help learners understand personal branding and its elements, how to establish themselves on various social media platforms, the basics of digital security, reputation management, and brand maintenance.
Develop problem-solving skills
It was designed for learners who are looking for ways to stand out to hiring managers or to existing employers.
This free course teaches ways to utilise knowledge and skill needed to use both sides of the brain, how to analyze problems, how to spur creativity and implement innovative ideas for your workplace.
Develop time management skills
Offered by the University of California, Irvine, and hosted for free on Coursera, the Work Smarter, Not Harder: Time Management for Personal & Professional Productivity course was developed to help learners gain and apply understanding of people and professional awareness, organisation, and commitment.
It also touches on the basics of goal setting, prioritisation, scheduling delegation to overcome challenges, and enhance productivity.
Crucial traits for someone interested in a remote job. Coursera reports that 37% of learners started a new career upon completion, while 31% got a tangible career benefit.
Learn how to communicate effectively
The Effective Communication: Writing, Design, and Presentation Specialisation course teaches the arts of writing masterfully, designing elegantly, speaking powerfully, and presenting the best versions of your ideas and yourself to the world.
Offered by The University of Colorado, Boulder, companies, and students worldwide have used this free course to deliver their ideas powerfully in the workplace.
Courses within this specialisation include Business Writing, Graphic Design, and Successful Presentation on a beginner level.
Coursera reports that 55% of learners have started a new career upon completion.
Develop project management skills
It teaches learners the principles of project management and how to apply them in your personal and work life.
It also describes project management as an essential skill that comes in handy for many careers and contexts.
This course was designed to serve as a starting point for managing any project by first identifying it, then exploring and understanding it.