Is there a better reality than earning enough money to support your lifestyle while still having the freedom to work from wherever you please?
A remote job might just be the ticket.
There are plenty of opportunities for those who wish to work from home. According to recent research, in 2023, 73.5% of employees will work remotely in the Netherlands. Sweden and Luxembourg will follow the trend, with 60.6% and 56.4% of employees working remotely, respectively.
Source: Remote, Eurostat, Statista
With so many countries opting for remote employment, your dream job could be just around the corner. But how to get a remote job that's a perfect fit for you? How do you find trustworthy employers offering you fair compensation and a positive working experience?
Here are some tried and tested tips to help you!
Well, before you dive into the world of remote jobs, you must have a clear understanding of how it works. Remote employment is not a careless lifestyle where you drink a cocktail in Bali, enjoy a flexible schedule and make money in between (sorry!).
Remote work is still work. Just as a traditional employment contract, it requires commitment, dedication and discipline. Sometimes, working remotely might require even more dedication and focus due to the distractions of home life.
So, if you're determined to shift to remote employment, make sure you still view it as an organized job and respect the code of conduct that comes along with it. Remember, only when you take your remote job seriously you'll be able to enjoy its benefits truly.
You can have different degrees of freedom when it comes to remote employment. Depending on which type of job you're looking for, you should be careful with the remote job terminology.
You can be a freelancer who does not have a permanent commitment to one employer and can seek clients worldwide. Freelancers have clear tasks and deadlines but no obligation to be available or work at specific hours. This employment type is attractive due to its flexibility but challenging due to its instability. You are never guaranteed a consistent income and often need to dwell on freelancing platforms to find work.
You can be a remote employee with a fixed schedule who works full-time or part-time for one employer. This type of job usually requires more commitment but comes with a steady salary and benefits like insurance and retirement funds. Often, remote employees receive additional perks such as working from home allowance.
You can have hybrid employment where you work from home some days and from the office on others, depending on the schedule. This type of job is suitable for those who want to experience a remote work atmosphere while still having a sense of community with their colleagues in the office.
If you're looking for remote employment but don't want to enter the unstable freelancing market, you should cooperate with a remote hiring agency.
These agencies, also called remote recruitment companies, connect reliable employers from abroad with local talent. They act like an intermediary between you and the employer, filtering job offers with clear terms and conditions and hiring companies with a good reputation.
With a reliable remote hiring agency, there are no risks of falling prey to scams and unjustified payment delays. The agency is responsible for ensuring that you receive a competitive salary and a reputable company offering professional growth opportunities, a flexible working schedule and interesting tasks.
We are Collab Fabrik - a remote hiring agency with offices in Berlin, Germany and Yerevan, Armenia. Being present in Europe and the Caucasus simultaneously allows us to connect Caucasian talent with reputable employers from Europe effectively.
There are already 15+ remote teams that work in Armenia, Georgia and other Caucasian countries for their European headquarters. We stand in the middle to ensure locals get the compensation and perks they deserve and European employers get a team that they can rely on.
If you're currently trying to figure out how to find a remote job, just drop your CV at team@collabfabrik.com and we'll be back to you soon. Our partners from Europe, mainly (but not only) IT and Marketing companies, frequently request new talent with different backgrounds. And if you're in our talent pool already, chances are high that you'll land a remote job soon.
Here is a quick overview of our remote hiring steps:
Sometimes depending on the position you're applying for, you might take an assessment test and move forward based on the test results.
Depending on your preferred niche and position, you should prepare different resumes to boost your chances of getting hired.
For example, you should include tech-related experience and certifications when applying for IT positions. Meanwhile, if you're looking for jobs in the art industry, you might not need a classical resume but a portfolio of your works with a short description.
Though there is no one size fits all resume for a remote job, note that most recruiters prefer two-page resumes for managerial positions 2.9 times more than one-page resumes.
How would you react to the remote job announcement that promises very good compensation but requires no prior experience or high qualifications? Or what would be your reaction to a promising job offer by email with no detailed information about the employer?
Because many mistakenly assume remote employment is a miracle world where one can earn money without much effort, numerous scammers and fraudulent companies are looking to take advantage of job seekers. As a result, different estimates show that around 14 million people fall victim to remote job scams incurring big financial losses.
How does this happen?
There are different tactics fraudsters use to scam job seekers. They might offer you work without asking for any experience or certificates and ask you to pay processing fees for transferring money from the employer's account.
As another option, fraudsters can promise you a good salary after you complete a certain job and ask you to make an initial transfer to guarantee the payment. Then, they disappear and you will never hear from them again.
Whatever the scheme, all suspicious remote job announcements have these common red lights:
You should develop a healthy skeptical attitude towards suspicious job announcements. Spend some time researching the company and verifying its existence by searching for reviews, asking other employees about their experience, etc.
If you are not provided with every detail needed to make an informed decision, ask the employer for more information and contact details. Do not send them any money or provide personal details before you know their authenticity.
Additionally, develop a healthy network of the remote working community. In parallel with looking for remote jobs yourself, share your CV with reliable remote hiring agencies who will never allow you to fall victim to a scam. Besides, reliable remote recruiters will handle the initial communication and paperwork for you so that you're secure while finding the right job.
There are famous remote job boards with no particular niche and focus, like FlexJobs, We Work Remotely, Just Remote, and others where you will need to make your way through thousands of job postings to the ones that match your skills.
But you can also find specialized remote job boards that focus on particular industries like tech, finance, marketing, design and others. A quick Google search will show you the most ranked remote hiring platforms in your niche.
The specialized platforms have the advantage of having a handpicked selection of job postings that are tailored specifically to your skills. Also, many of them offer career advice and free job alerts so that you never miss a good opportunity.
And if you are interested in finding well-paying and stable remote employment abroad, Collab Fabrik Solutions is your bridge to the world of remote jobs. We are a global talent hub with years of experience in recruiting and managing Marketing and IT professionals for European companies. So, we guarantee you a safe remote job search with no risk of fraudulence and with educated guidance to the right job.
And the last step before we say goodbye. Be very well prepared for your first interview. Remember that just as you worry about your stability, flexibility and salary, employers also worry about quality and professionalism.
Remote employers have their own insecurities when hiring at a distance. They need to ensure you will be responsive and dedicated even if you are miles away, so they need to know that they can trust you.
So, along with presenting your skills and experience, demonstrate your trustworthiness by showing them your portfolio or any other evidence of past achievements.
You can practice for the interview in advance, dress smartly and maintain a positive attitude. Remember, there is no second chance to make a first impression, so do your best to ace the interview and bag that job!
Here we are, with our remote hiring experience condensed into five actionable tips for you. At Collab Fabrik, we clearly see the trend of the world moving towards a remote-first mindset, and we want to help quality talent find their role in that new world.
You have a chance to join around 30 remote workers from the Caucasus who are happily employed in European companies currently. We welcome you to join our global remote talent hub and start your journey for the perfect match with a reliable employer!
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