It's a fact. Of all sectors, IT continues to provide the greatest opportunity for remote working. Engineers, Data Analysts, Data Managers, Developers, and the list goes on. But don't panic. If you want to work from the comfort of your own home, and you're not a hyper-technical programmer, all is not lost. On the contrary, more and more sectors are opening up to online jobs. Are any of them right for you? Let's find out.
Examples of sectors (excluding IT)
"Remote jobs are all about IT". This sentence may have been true a few years ago. Today, it's not true at all. The revolution is underway, and concerns a wide range of professions where it is now possible to build a career remotely.
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Digital marketing
Here's a business that has adapted easily to working remotely. Are you a community manager or a content strategy specialist? If you're able to juggle data, are an expert in the workings of social networks, and have a thorough understanding of digital trends, you're well placed to find a remote job. There are an ever-growing number of jobs on offer. So make the most of it.
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Project management
If there's one area associated with face-to-face meetings, it's project management. Those days are long gone. Thanks to the proliferation of digital tools, today's project managers can coordinate teams scattered across the globe. For projects, the ability to view progress reports in real time is invaluable. Popular examples include Asana and Trello.
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Copywriting
You are a professional wordsmith and the art of storytelling holds no secrets for you. All you need is an Internet connection to work from anywhere in the world. Whether you're a pro writer, a web content editor or even a journalist, there's a wide range of clients and projects just waiting to benefit from your talent. And it doesn't matter whether you live 4 or 4,000 km from your client.
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Events
To orchestrate events, a constant physical presence is no longer a prerequisite. An event manager can largely organize and coordinate conferences, exhibitions or vernissages. Today, there are 3D software programs that enable you to preview the configuration of an upcoming event in virtual reality, with a rendering that's as appreciable as it is precise. From a beach in Hawaii, you can now plan an exhibition at the MET in New York. Not bad, isn’t it?
How do I find remote jobs?
To find the remote job that's right for you, you first need to be consistent. Since this type of job requires a minimum of skills in the use of digital tools, it's first and foremost on digital employment platforms that you'll be able to find what you're looking for.
Dedicated platforms
They are brimming with job opportunities in a wide range of fields. With its 160,000 remote and flexible job offers, Jobgether is today's leading online address for finding a remote job. More generally, to make the most of these tools, it's essential to create a complete profile and highlight the skills that will attract the attention of recruiters. In the case of work from home, adaptability and autonomy count for a lot.
Virtual networking
In the same vein, it's essential to create an online network. It's essential to make connections with professionals in your field. These interactions will inevitably open up unexpected remote working opportunities.
Quality over quantity
Responding en masse to the sheer volume of job offers can be counterproductive. Instead, it's much better to focus on opportunities that match your skills and career goals.
In short, by following this roadmap, you'll be able to position yourself as an ideal candidate for remote work.