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Adrian
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Finding a remote position
How can I find a fully remote position in technology?
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Connor Kelly
Digital Specialist
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Austin, Texas
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Connor’s Answer
Hi Adrian!
There are a couple things to note. First thing is first you have to find what you want to do. Some jobs in tech require you to be in person like if you worked in a data center. Others, like a software engineer, not so much. Even though you may apply for a role that could be done, some companies may require you to be in person for security and compliance. Just something to keep in mind.
Second you can negotiate any job offer so that you work remote. This is something that most people do not realize you can do until it is too late. When you are offered a job, you do not have to accept their terms. If there is something you want to negotiate like work location or pay, you have the ability to counter-offer with hopes they accept. Most people do not do this as they do not want to risk losing the job offer, but something like work location should easily be negotiable.
Lastly you could apply at companies that are only having their employees work from home. A quick Google search will show a list of companies that are only hiring remote employees. The only caveat is it has to be a company and a role that you want to work.
I wish you the best of luck!
There are a couple things to note. First thing is first you have to find what you want to do. Some jobs in tech require you to be in person like if you worked in a data center. Others, like a software engineer, not so much. Even though you may apply for a role that could be done, some companies may require you to be in person for security and compliance. Just something to keep in mind.
Second you can negotiate any job offer so that you work remote. This is something that most people do not realize you can do until it is too late. When you are offered a job, you do not have to accept their terms. If there is something you want to negotiate like work location or pay, you have the ability to counter-offer with hopes they accept. Most people do not do this as they do not want to risk losing the job offer, but something like work location should easily be negotiable.
Lastly you could apply at companies that are only having their employees work from home. A quick Google search will show a list of companies that are only hiring remote employees. The only caveat is it has to be a company and a role that you want to work.
I wish you the best of luck!
I appreciate you taking the time to answer this.
Adrian
Sirlei Farley
Program/Project Manager
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Sirlei’s Answer
Hi Adrian,
With the impact the pandemic has had on our way of working, many jog searching sites have incorporated filters within their search criteria for "remote work" or something similar. Companies have also seen some of the benefits of having remote personnel, and, because of that, have adjusted their job postings to depict whether remote work is acceptable or even required!
You should be able to type a job title, or industry, and filter accordingly, and then dig in!
I hope this helps.
Best of luck!
With the impact the pandemic has had on our way of working, many jog searching sites have incorporated filters within their search criteria for "remote work" or something similar. Companies have also seen some of the benefits of having remote personnel, and, because of that, have adjusted their job postings to depict whether remote work is acceptable or even required!
You should be able to type a job title, or industry, and filter accordingly, and then dig in!
I hope this helps.
Best of luck!
Steve Wang
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United States
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Steve’s Answer
If you just graduate, I'll suggest you to choose work in the office.
The relations and connections with your colleagues are important, especially when you're fresh.
Remote work is good, but it'll be better while you're independent enough on your tasks.
The relations and connections with your colleagues are important, especially when you're fresh.
Remote work is good, but it'll be better while you're independent enough on your tasks.
Tiffanie Rand (Lampasona), CDR, CIR
Recruiter
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Washington, Washington
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Tiffanie’s Answer
Hi Adrian,
Great question! There is one site, Indeed that allows you to search for positions with the location as remote. I wasn't sure which type of skillset you were looking for but just searching for remote positions generated over 200,000 positions. Definitely take a look at indeed, here is the link. https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q&l=Remote&vjk=4b2dfb7b9d29b09b
Great question! There is one site, Indeed that allows you to search for positions with the location as remote. I wasn't sure which type of skillset you were looking for but just searching for remote positions generated over 200,000 positions. Definitely take a look at indeed, here is the link. https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q&l=Remote&vjk=4b2dfb7b9d29b09b
Kartikaya Pershad
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Kartikaya’s Answer
Hi Adrian!
Working remote is a hot topic nowadays. I appreciate this question as I feel working remote will become a very normal thing in the future.
I believe more and more companies are going to realize that they could save a lot of money by letting employees work from home.
Probably good option could be working for a Tech company. Nowadays, most of the work in tech companies is done virtually.
It could be sales, HR, recruiting, data analyst, or software engineering.
Working virtually has its advantage, but think about the benefits of working in person and office and finding something you like.
Also, think about a Hybrid where you work a few days in the office and meet your teammates in person, and also you can work from home.
Do let us know if you have any other question regarding this topic. I feel the more you will do your research the more you will be able to find the right work environment that will suit your style.
Working remote is a hot topic nowadays. I appreciate this question as I feel working remote will become a very normal thing in the future.
I believe more and more companies are going to realize that they could save a lot of money by letting employees work from home.
Probably good option could be working for a Tech company. Nowadays, most of the work in tech companies is done virtually.
It could be sales, HR, recruiting, data analyst, or software engineering.
Working virtually has its advantage, but think about the benefits of working in person and office and finding something you like.
Also, think about a Hybrid where you work a few days in the office and meet your teammates in person, and also you can work from home.
Do let us know if you have any other question regarding this topic. I feel the more you will do your research the more you will be able to find the right work environment that will suit your style.
Madi Dunlap
Forensic Consultant
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New York, New York
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Madi’s Answer
Hi Adrian,
The best way to find remote jobs is to check the details of job postings that you are applying to. Many companies will list either in person, remote or hybrid as their location. If the company does not have this listed, you can inquire in your interview about it.
The best way to find remote jobs is to check the details of job postings that you are applying to. Many companies will list either in person, remote or hybrid as their location. If the company does not have this listed, you can inquire in your interview about it.
Mounica T
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Mounica’s Answer
Hi Adrian,
There are 4 ways in which you can find a fully remote position.
1: While Applying:
Before applying for a job, it mentions in the Job description whether the position is fully remote or not.
2: Recruiter call:
After applying for any job you like, you can ask the recruited if the job is a fully remote or an in-person job
3: Interview:
While interviewing, you can ask the hiring manager about how often you are required to be present in the office.
4: Internal:
You can ask anyone working in the team or in that company by pinging them in LinkedIn and find out if their work is in-person or remote
There are 4 ways in which you can find a fully remote position.
1: While Applying:
Before applying for a job, it mentions in the Job description whether the position is fully remote or not.
2: Recruiter call:
After applying for any job you like, you can ask the recruited if the job is a fully remote or an in-person job
3: Interview:
While interviewing, you can ask the hiring manager about how often you are required to be present in the office.
4: Internal:
You can ask anyone working in the team or in that company by pinging them in LinkedIn and find out if their work is in-person or remote
Karen Weyant
Operations Engineering
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Chuckey, Tennessee
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Karen’s Answer
Companies will state in their job posting what the location is, or if it is a remote position. So it is a matter of looking for the work you want to do, then sorting for the word "remote".
If you are seeking your first job in the field, I recommend that you work onsite for your first position. You need some grounding on what is expected in the role, how your work affects others (to get the sense of urgency and collaboration that may be needed), and determine if you have the right personality (and discipline) to successfully work remotely.
I have been a remote worker for the last 2 years. Since I worked with most of my teammates for ~10 years in person prior to becoming remote, I have fostered a good relationship and understanding of what I do and when others will need my deliverables. I also know who I will likely want to have conference calls with in advance (to be sure I understand their objectives), and what the best approach is on training recipients when I finish. That comes with experience (or a very regimented, well defined and adhered to process!).
Connor is correct in the statement that a position can be negotiated to be remote. Not always, but sometimes. This is more often accepted for senior individuals with significant experience than a new hire (not sure of your personal situation). If I needed someone to be onsite (e.g., to work directly with internal teams on collaborative projects) and I had a candidate that would move for the job and another that wanted to be remote, I'd select the one willing to move if all other considerations were equal between the two. You cannot beat face-time if you need to influence others.
I wish you well!
If you are seeking your first job in the field, I recommend that you work onsite for your first position. You need some grounding on what is expected in the role, how your work affects others (to get the sense of urgency and collaboration that may be needed), and determine if you have the right personality (and discipline) to successfully work remotely.
I have been a remote worker for the last 2 years. Since I worked with most of my teammates for ~10 years in person prior to becoming remote, I have fostered a good relationship and understanding of what I do and when others will need my deliverables. I also know who I will likely want to have conference calls with in advance (to be sure I understand their objectives), and what the best approach is on training recipients when I finish. That comes with experience (or a very regimented, well defined and adhered to process!).
Connor is correct in the statement that a position can be negotiated to be remote. Not always, but sometimes. This is more often accepted for senior individuals with significant experience than a new hire (not sure of your personal situation). If I needed someone to be onsite (e.g., to work directly with internal teams on collaborative projects) and I had a candidate that would move for the job and another that wanted to be remote, I'd select the one willing to move if all other considerations were equal between the two. You cannot beat face-time if you need to influence others.
I wish you well!
Angela Cox
Consulting Program Partner Advisor
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Dallas, Texas
Updated
Angela’s Answer
Hello! Any job posting these days will show whether it's remote or not. Also, you can always confirm that with the recruiter you work with.
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