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Remote positions tend to be more focused on track record, so it might be hard to impress if the applicant don't already have some project in their resume. Othe

Remote positions tend to be more focused on track record, so it might be hard to impress if the applicant don't already have some project in their resume. Other than that, being able to demonstrate specialized in the skill that you are applying for. If the job asks for Java for instance, make sure that your related expertise is demonstrated. Non skill related, and really dear to me, is to think outside the box when looking for a job. Don't only apply for the obvious positions in large companies, search and go after less advertised positions that you can be competent in.

cookiecaper 8y ago
> Remote positions tend to be more focused on track record, so it might be hard to impress if the applicant don't already have some project in their resume. A caveat here. Not all, but many, remote positions exist because the company is hoping to get labor for cheaper than they can source it in their local market. In such instances, qualifications aren't going to matter that much. If you're a fairly senior level person, any reasonable salary expectation will exclude your consideration for the majority of remote positions. Some companies are relatively shameless about this and announce that they have location-adjusted salaries (in the case of GitLab, they even have a public salary calculator that shows that they seriously underpay), etc., but many try to keep it under the covers since it would hurt their reputation and recruitment efforts if they weren't able to spring a low-ball on candidates. If you're good, I would suggest that you just keep applying rather than assume that your qualifications are insufficient, aware that the majority of remote positions are hush-hush attempts at keeping payroll costs down. Source: fairly senior, large part of my career has been remote.
- johnvanommen 8y ago
  I've definitely thought about this. I live in San Diego, where the cost of living is very very high. If I relocated to somewhere cheaper, I could probably work for 40% less than what I need to make in SD. But it's unnerving to be in a spot where you MUST work remote. I've been working remote for over a decade now, but I'm still kinda amazed I've managed to keep it up for this long.
- pragmatic 8y ago
  This and/or the org can't find local talent either b/c of pay or reputation. Glassdoor is helpful on both fronts but especially the latter.

cookiecaper 8y ago

> Remote positions tend to be more focused on track record, so it might be hard to impress if the applicant don't already have some project in their resume. A caveat here. Not all, but many, remote positions exist because the company is hoping to get labor for cheaper than they can source it in their local market. In such instances, qualifications aren't going to matter that much. If you're a fairly senior level person, any reasonable salary expectation will exclude your consideration for the majority of remote positions. Some companies are relatively shameless about this and announce that they have location-adjusted salaries (in the case of GitLab, they even have a public salary calculator that shows that they seriously underpay), etc., but many try to keep it under the covers since it would hurt their reputation and recruitment efforts if they weren't able to spring a low-ball on candidates. If you're good, I would suggest that you just keep applying rather than assume that your qualifications are insufficient, aware that the majority of remote positions are hush-hush attempts at keeping payroll costs down. Source: fairly senior, large part of my career has been remote.

johnvanommen 8y ago
I've definitely thought about this. I live in San Diego, where the cost of living is very very high. If I relocated to somewhere cheaper, I could probably work for 40% less than what I need to make in SD. But it's unnerving to be in a spot where you MUST work remote. I've been working remote for over a decade now, but I'm still kinda amazed I've managed to keep it up for this long.
pragmatic 8y ago
This and/or the org can't find local talent either b/c of pay or reputation. Glassdoor is helpful on both fronts but especially the latter.