Full-Time Remote Job in 6 Practical Steps

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Emir H.

Are you a freelancer struggling to find a full-time remote job? Wondering how to transform your skills into a career that allows you to work from anywhere? With competition heating up, it’s no longer enough to simply send applications; you must also master a strategic strategy. What if you could take six simple actions to stand out and land the ideal remote position?


1.Discover your strengths

The first step to securing a full-time remote job is understanding your strengths. Reflect on your professional experiences, identify your core skills, and determine how they can be applied in a remote work setting. Use personality assessments and career capability tests to gain insights into your strengths and potential career paths. 

The best way to approach this is to think about what you did as a child. Did you play with Legos or did you watch Cartoons? Did you like numbers or words? This all relates to you and your passions. It is easier to do the work you love. If you are not sure what you like, take this completely free test. After you get your results, check what suits you best here.

2.Develop Your Skills

Remote jobs often require specific technical and soft skills. Identify the skills necessary for your desired role and invest in developing them. Online courses, certifications, and workshops can enhance your expertise and make you a more competitive candidate.

  • Focus on skills like communication, time management, and proficiency in remote work tools such as project management software and virtual collaboration platforms. 

Once you know what you want to do, you have to put in the hours. Let’s say you want to be a Writer. You have to learn everything related to that calling. SEO Analytics, Content Management Systems (CMS), Social Media Platforms, just to name a few. Spend a good amount of time on getting familiar with all terminology and work on your skillset. Best sites to learn for free are: YouTube, Reddit, Quora, Oflajn, and Khan Academy.

3.Make an Account


Create profiles on reputable remote job platforms such as LinkedIn, FlexJobs, and Upwork.com. Ensure your profiles are comprehensive, highlighting your skills, experiences, and achievements. A well-crafted profile increases your visibility to potential employers and can attract job offers directly. If you ask us, Upwork and LinkedIn are your two best options.

After working on your skillset it is time to work on your backbone. Work on your portfolio and digital presence. Do projects for yourself and do them for free for the people you know might need something you can now offer. Anything you make will be used to assess your worth once a potential client looks at your profile.

4.Commit to Excellence

Stand out by committing to excellence in every aspect of your job search. Tailor your resume and cover letter for each application, showcasing how your skills align with the job requirements. Prepare thoroughly for interviews, demonstrating your knowledge about the company and your enthusiasm for the role. 

If it was easy everyone would have a good paying online remote job. But guess what, it is not, and that is why people that do have it cherish it. You have to work hard to be able to get your first client. Constantly thinking about what I am offering to them that makes me a good hire. Am I cheaper, better, more creative or more organized than everyone else who might apply. If you can not answer such questions, you will probably NOT get hired.

  • To increase your odds, you can develop your backbone and have your friend hire you through Upwork or Linkedin so you have a visible proven track record. When a client picks their Freelancer they assess: Portfolio, Work History, and Proposal. Work on making these as perfect as possible for your unique case.

5.Iterate Upwards

The job search process can be iterative. Learn from each application and interview experience to improve your approach. Seek feedback from peers or mentors, refine your job search strategy, and continuously upgrade your skills. Persistence and adaptability are key to landing the perfect remote job. The best advice we can give you is to have a side job—something that pays the bills while you are developing your online presence.

  • After you nail the basics—that is, learned important skills for your niche, made a profile, had at least 2-3 passion projects, and most importantly, are ready to commit—you can start sending proposals and outreach.

The initial project is the hardest because it takes the most time and effort. But then it is mostly smooth sailing. What is your angle and why should someone pick you compared to other freelancers? If you do not know this, your odds of getting an online job are slim. After you fight your way through digital obstacles and get your first project (P1), you leverage that to get P2. And constantly change your proposal and how you structure your prior works in relation to your potential new client. You have to learn and iterate your way to success, as everyone has a different angle and offer.

6.Scale

Once you secure a remote job, focus on scaling your success. Establish a productive work routine, set clear goals, and consistently deliver high-quality work. Building a strong professional reputation can lead to more opportunities, including promotions and job offers from other remote-friendly companies. When you complete a few projects, you will sense what works and what does not. You will fall in love with the process, and it is an endless loop of constant improvement.

There is no end, but you have 2 main options:

  • Become so good with your process that you have more client demand than you can meet—then you outsource help. You pivot to being a manager and have others work certain parts of your work, and you become an organization or small company.
  • Or, you can just stay a “one-man operation” and raise your rates to balance demand.

To summarize your job search trip, remember that persistence and planning are essential. Following these six steps will set you up for success in acquiring a remote role that matches your skills and goals. Keep moving forward, and your dream job could be right around the corner.

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