Introduction

Remote work has become increasingly popular in recent years. Remote workers enjoy more flexibility and freedom than traditional office jobs, and they also tend to be healthier and happier. However, it can be hard to find a remote job if you're not sure where to look or what exactly makes a company "remote-friendly." Luckily for you, we've got tips that will help make the search easier:

Understand the difference between freelance and remote work.

The first step to understanding how to do remote work is knowing that there are two types of jobs: freelance and remote.

Freelance work can happen at a location, but it's not necessarily permanent. For example, you could be hired as a consultant for three months or five years; either way, your job would be temporary and based on hourly or project-based pay. Remote work refers to jobs that are permanent in nature because there's no need for you physically travel anywhere else once hired by the company—you just get paid! It's usually a salary rather than hourly pay rate and doesn't rely solely on being located in one particular place (i.e., if your office moves across town).

Find companies that are remote-friendly.

Before you begin searching for a remote-friendly company, make sure that their policies are compatible with your lifestyle. Some companies have strict guidelines that require all employees to be in one physical location at all times, but this isn't the case for every business.

If you're new to working remotely or have worked with teams of remote workers before, it's important to find out how much freedom people get when it comes to choosing their work schedule. This will help determine if the company culture is going to support your needs as an employee who wants flexibility in order to travel more often.

If you want to work at a company where many other employees are also able and willing to work remotely then look for businesses that have already established themselves as leaders within their industry and may even be publicly traded (such as Salesforce). They'll likely provide more opportunities than other organizations because they know first-hand how important team members can become when they feel empowered enough take ownership over projects while still remaining productive on their own terms.

Parse the job description for details.

The job description is a great place to start when you are looking for remote jobs. It can give you an idea of what the hiring manager is looking for and what skills are required for the position.

If a company has a team, it's likely that they need someone who can work well with others. You might get asked if you have experience collaborating with others or if you have worked on teams before in your interview.
If the job requires frequent travel or extended stays in one location, then it's unlikely that they will hire someone who works remotely full time—unless they're willing to pay premium rates for their labor (which may not be worth it).
If there are specific skills listed that relate directly to the role being filled (such as software programming), then make sure that those skill sets match up with yours before applying

Research hiring managers and recruiters.

If you want to work remotely and be successful, it is important to research the hiring manager, recruiter and company. You can also research what the job description says about remote workers, or if they have a policy on working remotely.

If this is your first time applying for a remote position, then it's important that you know who will interview you and whether the person has worked with other remote workers before. If there are any interviews scheduled over Skype or Google Hangouts then make sure to practice beforehand so that no technical difficulties happen during the actual interview.

Rehearse common interview questions.

It's common advice that you should prepare for an interview by researching the company and role, but did you know that it's also a good idea to practice answering any common interview questions? This way, when someone asks "What is your biggest weakness?", or "Tell me about yourself", your answer will be smooth and confident.

Perfect your pitch.

Before you start interviewing for remote positions, you’ll want to consider what makes you a good fit for the job and company. Here are some questions to get you started:

Why do you think I should hire you?
What is your experience with [companies]?
What is your motivation for wanting to work remotely?
Why do think it would be beneficial for me to have someone on my team who can work remotely?

Finding a remote job is as hard as finding any other job but you can use some techniques to improve your chances of success

Finding a remote job is as hard as finding any other job but you can use some techniques to improve your chances of success.

The first thing that you need to do is be proactive in your search. If you are not proactive, chances are that the right opportunity will pass by without even noticing it, because the right opportunity will not necessarily come knocking at your door.

The second thing that you need to do is be persistent in your search. The fact that you found one remote position does not mean that there aren’t more out there waiting for someone just like you and if they see how hungry and motivated you are they will give them all away!

And finally, don’t forget about being creative with this whole process; I don't want anyone telling me how many times they emailed their resume before getting hired somewhere else and then ending up hating every minute working for them...

Conclusion

There are many companies out there looking for remote workers, but they can be hard to find. If you want to work remotely then the best way is to find companies that hire remote workers and apply directly with them. This will increase your chances of getting hired because you won't have as many applicants competing against each other in a job search process that favors those who live near where the jobs exist (ex: Silicon Valley). Good luck!