Hi everyone,
I’m excited to be here again and thrilled to see so many of you eager to learn and grow. Today, we’ll be diving into a topic that can open doors to endless opportunities — landing remote jobs!
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to pivot into a new career, I’m confident you’ll leave here with actionable strategies to kick-start your remote job search journey.
Searching for remote jobs requires more than enthusiasm; it demands strategic planning. With the right approach, your job hunt becomes focused and efficient.
Whether you’re reaching out to potential employers through cold emails, exploring advanced search methods on Google, or using platforms like Twitter, every step should be intentional.
In this session, I’ll guide you through key techniques to help you stand out, tailor your applications, and land the perfect remote job. We will learn how to use Cold Email, Google and Twitter, respectively.
Let’s begin.
You may be excited to start looking for remote jobs, but effective job search requires careful planning and decision-making.
For instance, starting unprepared may lead you to send out applications that are a very bad fit for your dream position, killing your opportunities.
For example, if you want to be a content writer, ask yourself this question: Are you more interested in SEO or email marketing? Once your decision is clear, develop a list of terms to use in your search.
Here are some examples:
🔹VP marketing
🔸Content manager
🔹Copywriter
🔸SEO specialist
🔹Content Marketer
🔸Crypto Writer
Remember that the more specific you are with your keywords, the easier it will be to find desired positions.
Where can you find people to contact?
— Linkedin connections
— Email contact list
— Slack channels
— Twitter and direct messages
— Facebook groups or private messages
— Community sites like Inbound, GrowthHackers, HackerNews
Clients are everywhere online, you just need to do your research in finding the platforms that your clients with frequent in search of someone with your services.
When you have done a good deal of research, you can send them a message for a start. Here is a sample of a basic template:
Before we continue, I must mention that you will have a higher probability of landing REMOTE JOBS if you have your updated portfolio, CV and resume. You must have them in handy, as those you are reaching out to may ask.
Once you get a lead, send your proposal. Here are a few more tips for your emails:
– Ask about their projects or position
– Think of how you can help them and talk about it
– Make it easy for them to refer you to another company
– Be concise. No one has time to read long emails
Several companies help businesses manage hiring through an online dashboard that captures applicant information and makes it much easier for hiring managers to handle applications.
You’ve probably seen these sites:
🔹BambooHR (https://www.bamboohr.com/)
🔸BreezyHR
🔹GreenHouse (https://www.greenhouse.com/)
🔸Recruitee
🔹Zoho Recruit
🔸Workable
🔹Jobvite (http://Jobvite.com)
🔸Hire Trakstar (https://hire.trakstar.com/)
The problem (for you) is that none of these sites let you search their sites for positions, yet they are full of great jobs. So this is what you do:
Use Google to find hidden remote positions
Go to http://google.com and type this in for your search: https://hire.trakstar.com/ + (position, remote, or industry)
For instance, when we type: site: https://hire.trakstar.com/ content marketing jobs, here’s what you are most likely going to get:
Another example, using workable. We type in site: https://www.workable.com/ back-end developer remote jobs. Here’s what we have:
Experiment with as many ATS sites as you can and include your industry. As you practice, you will get to see openings that have been posted hours ago or even a day and you can tailor your CV and Resume.
After applying, you will have to wait to get their response. Don’t be discouraged if you hear nothing. Apply to more but ensure your applications are tailored. The more tailored, the more quality they will be.
More tips:
Do this with every site listed above. The search results will not be perfect; you might find one that doesn’t fit, but it will be fine in most cases. Use Google’s Tools option to filter results to show the last month.
Then, check back regularly and select results only from the last week. Search for “recruitment platform” to find more sites like those listed above. Some of these sites have a directory of their site where all of the positions are held.
Figure these out by locating any of their available jobs and you’ll have the formula for their listings. Save these searches to your bookmark folder for easy access.
Use specific keywords and filters
Start by entering relevant job titles like “remote writer,” “freelance developer,” or “work from home.” Then, narrow your search using filters like:
- “All of these words”: Enter terms like “remote job” or “freelance.”
- “Any of these words”: Include synonyms or related terms (e.g., “contract,” “freelance”).
- “From these accounts”: Add company handles or job boards (e.g., @RemoteOk, @WeWorkRemotely).
Use date ranges to target recent opportunities. Choose Live from the results to see all of the most recent tweets. Save the results page in your job search bookmark folder.
Cold emailing is one of the most used marketing techniques, and it can also work when searching for jobs. But for some reason, cold emailing scares people. There’s no reason to be afraid, even if you are, fear doesn’t pay the bills. If you don’t shoot your shot, you don’t get those jobs.
Here’s how to get started:
Step 1: Select a Target Audience — It’s important to identify the type of business your skills would be the most fit in, but would also be a good experience for you.
🔹Here are some key points to help you:
🔸Who needs your services?
🔹What sector or industry are they in?
🔸What kind of companies would you enjoy working with?
🔹What does your past experience apply to the most?
Say your service is blog writing. Anyone who already has a blog would be able to use the service, but that would be millions of companies. You should pick something you enjoy writing about. For example, SaaS tools.
Step 2: Find a directory
AngelList, GetApp, and Product Hunt are good examples of where you can start looking. They offer tags and decent search options to narrow the results to the specific types of companies you might want to approach.
Step 3: The pitch
Unfortunately, this is where things get a little fuzzy. Do you want to be completely honest, or make it sound legit even if it isn’t, when getting your foot in the door? Some will try to be as honest as possible, but there are some who won’t.
The email shouldn’t sound like too much of a pitch and it also cannot be all about you. You have to make sure they know that it’s beneficial to them, and that it’s sounds as personal as possible. Most importantly, it must be short.
For example:
Step 4: Build a spreadsheet (Use Excel here)
Once you have the pitch written, and the directory found, it’s time to get to work. Visit each company’s site and see if they have a blog (when you’re searching for writing jobs, for example).
You’ll have a hard enough time selling your service if they don’t already believe in what you do. If you find any websites without blog pages, you can ignore them.
Here are some of the information to put in your spreadsheet:
🔸The company’s name
🔹Link to their website
🔸Do they have a blog?
🔹When was their last post? (contact those who haven’t posted in a month or two)
🔸The date when you first contacted them
🔹Their response
🔸Contact information
Step 5: Send your pitch
Once your pitches and contact spreadsheet are ready, it’s time to start sending out emails. If you get responses telling you to stop sending them emails, be sure to mark those companies on your spreadsheet and avoid contacting them again.
You can use emailing tools to make things easier. Mailshake, Woodpecker, and http://Quickmail.io are some of the many great apps that make cold emailing more efficient.
🔸Step 6: Include a link to your profiles
This might be more difficult, but if you can send them a link to a site where they can learn more about your writing or service — especially costs — they’ll appreciate it.
Otherwise, talk to the people who respond, thank them for their time, and try to build a relationship for the future if they cannot hire you now. This is a great way to get more work down the road.
It takes time to become skilled at cold emailing, but it works. You don’t want to sound like a robot or automated message, so try to personalize each email as much as you can.
Another thing: use a new Gmail account just for this purpose, so you don’t get listed as spam.
Remember, success in the remote job market is about persistence and precision. Cold emailing, targeted Google searches, and smart use of Twitter are tools to get your foot in the door.
Keep refining your approach, personalize your outreach, and never lose sight of your goals. It’s a journey, but one worth taking — so start today, and watch the opportunities unfold.
Cheers!
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