Make Remote Work Work for You

There has been a recent shift towards remote work. Even as many employees were called back to work at the office, some negotiated for more work-from-home days, while others quit jobs that weren’t flexible to their desire to continue working remotely. If the experience of working remotely has you seeking that lifestyle for good, here’s a how-to for go-getters, courtesy of Real Online Career.

Hone Your Professional Image

• Thinking about quitting your job to start a business? If so, you need to ask yourself some important questions before taking that plunge.

• Get ready for phone and video interviews by studying up on remote job-hunting techniques.
• Organize your documents and receipts with digitalization.
• Become knowledgeable about remote collaboration tools to show you that you can manage remote employees.
• Set up a website to give a professional face to show off your portfolio of work samples, and so that the ones doing the hiring can find you, and also refer you to others.

Explore Ideas for Broadening Your Connections

• Rethink how you use social media, or invest time into social media for growing your personal brand.
• Take steps to expand your freelancing business.
• Branching out and pitching to new freelance clients? Avoid these mistakes.

Helpful Advice for Keeping Your Clients Satisfied

• Add smart devices, such as a doorbell camera, to help you work with your clients with fewer distractions.
• Set realistic expectations as soon as you begin your professional relationship.
• Track your finances carefully so that you don’t make these common accounting errors.
• Design an organized home office for optimal workflow. Make sure it’s comfortable but free of distractions, with as much natural light as possible. 

Work culture was already transforming in recent years, and the numbers who worked from home really varied depending on income and the type of job. But lots of us have been able to work remotely for the first time. And many have opted to keep it going. Remote work is here to stay, and you can make it work for you — whether as a manager, employee, or freelancer — with a few simple changes and smart strategies.

For practical advice on making a career online, visit Real Online Career today!

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