What Recent College Grads Should Know About Entry-Level Remote Jobs

Entry-Level Remote Jobs Are On The Rise

Remote job opportunities have increased for even those just starting out their career, like recent college grads. In fact, there are so many that sites like Remote.co now let you filter for entry-level remote jobs. FlexJobs, another popular site for work-from-home opportunities, recently listed the top companies that hire for entry-level remote jobs.

Ultimately, if you’re a recent college grad who likes the idea of working from home, now is the perfect time to find that perfect entry-level remote job for you.

How To Land An Entry-Level Remote Job

As a recent college grad, you might not know the best way to land a job, never mind a remote job. Fortunately, there are some tips you can follow to stand out from the competition and earn a virtual interview for a remote position.

1. Customize Your Resume

For every job you apply for—remote or not—you need to customize your resume so it gets past the ATS. A well-optimized resume will catch an employer’s eye and make you stand out from other applicants. List relevant hard skills, follow the right resume format, and quantify your work experience to accomplish this.

2. Write A Disruptive Cover Letter

The best way to beat out other job applicants for an interview is to write a disruptive cover letter. Tell your story, explain why you’re passionate about the company, their products and/or services, and the remote job opportunity, and emphasize your connection to their mission as an organization.

3. Focus On Previous Remote Work Experience

Yes, this includes the work you did as a student. COVID-19 forced millions of college students to do their studies remotely. Those classes you took, and all of those projects you completed online, count as remote work experience. Highlight those in your resume, your disruptive cover letter, and in your job interviews. Whatever skills you developed or technologies you became familiar with while working remotely as a college student can be applied to your future remote job. You have more relevant experience than you think.

By doing the three things above in your job search as a recent college grad, you’ll be sure to land a great entry-level remote job.

An Entry-Level Remote Job May Not Be Right For You

An entry-level remote job may not be right for you—and that’s okay. Think about your current situation as a recent college grad and what kind of job makes the most sense for you at this moment in your life. If you’d prefer to be in the office at least some of the time, a fully-remote job when you’re just starting your career could be tough. Focus on growing your career wherever you are, and down the road a remote job opportunity might fall into your lap at the perfect time.

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