It’s been said that there are only two things certain in life and that is death and taxes. We dread and try to avoid them both. As certainties, I find it strange how many people are never prepared for either. …

Two years ago I wrote an article, Where are all the remote jobs people are talking about? for remote job seekers after receiving numerous inquiries from individuals who were not able to find legitimate remote work. The tide has changed and now it’s companies seeking to find legitimate remote work…

The most dishonest statement you make in an interview is something most people don’t realize they’re doing. The moment you say it the very thing you hoped to happen, to have the interviewer trust you, goes out the window. …

When applying for a remote job, you will no doubt be asked to provide references at some point during the interview process. While references aren’t typically contacted until you are being seriously considered, they may be requested upfront to save time. Providing references is not a casual document to throw…

Crafting your career story is an important part of the interview process because it makes you memorable for all the right reasons. If you make being a great (or even good) storyteller your first job, you’ll find that writing your resume and interviewing becomes much easier. …

Feeling overqualified for the job you’re applying for but need money to keep the lights on? I’ve been there. In the 2008 recession, my family was hit hard. I had three jobs to help keep the lights on. One was my day job as an executive assistant that I was…

In what seems like overnight, many employers are shifting from competing in talent wars to having potential new hires beating down their virtual doors looking for work. …

Back in 2015 (well before Covid-19) Software Advice conducted a survey and found that more than 60 percent of hiring managers and recruiters were using video for their remote job interviewing needs. Almost half of the respondents with prior video interview experience preferred this format. Online interviewing is not a…

Communication. Communication. Communication. When working remotely you cannot over-communicate. You can communicate poorly. Without an effective communication strategy, you can certainly think you are communicating well. However, it’s not effective if your message isn’t received. This means tasks and assignments won’t be executed on even by your senior leadership. With…