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How to Use the STAR Method to Ace Behavioral Job Interviews

Abi Tyas Tunggal 🦇🔊 — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 07:18:56 +0000

The STAR method is a structured manner of responding to behavioral interview questions (also known as STAR interview questions) in job interviews by discussing the specific situation, task, action, and result of the situation you are describing.

The STAR interview method provides a clear framework for job candidates on how to answer behavioral based interview questions asked during the interview process.

When used well, the STAR interview technique is one of the best ways for job seekers to answer behavioral questions in a succinct way that communicates their past experience and achievements.

What are behavioral based interview questions?

Behavioral interviews are used to learn how you have behaved in previous situations. In your answers, employers are looking for examples of your previous actions (and their results) that may be indicators of how you will act if and when you face a similar situation again.

Generally, common behavioral questions are more open-ended and usually ask you to share stories or real life examples from previous jobs, which is where the STAR technique comes in handy.

Here are a few examples of behavioral and situational interview questions:

Share an example of a time when you faced a difficult problem at work. How did you solve this problem?
Describe a time when you were under a lot of pressure at work. How did you react?
Tell me about a mistake you've made. How did you handle it?
Share an example of a time you had to make a difficult decision. What did you do?
Tell me about a time when you disagreed with your boss. How did you resolve it?
Describe a time when you had to deliver bad news. How did you do it?
Share an example of a time when you failed. What did you learn from the experience?

What does STAR stand for?

STAR stands for situation, task, action, and result:

Situation: Describe the situation you were in or the project you needed to accomplish. Use a specific event or situation, not a generalized description of what past experiences you have. Your response should provide the interviewer with enough details to understand the situation clearly. The specific situation can be from a previous job, volunteer role, or any relevant work experience.
Task: What goals were you working toward?
Action: Describe the actions you took to address the situation with an appropriate amount of detail and keep the focus on your work. Hiring managers want to know what specific steps you took and what your contribution was. Be careful that you don't describe what team members or the company as a whole did when talking about the project, rather focus on what your role was. Use "I", rather than "we" when describing actions.
Result: Describe the outcome of your actions and don't be shy to take credit for your achievements. What happened? What metrics were improved? How did your customers react to the new feature? What did you learn? Make sure your story contains multiple positive results.

By answering behavioral and situational interview questions with the STAR technique, you help the hiring manager follow along by providing a focused answer with a digestible but compelling story. It also helps them determine how well you might fit with the job.

Remember, your job as a candidate is to provide interview answers that help the interviewer assess your strengths.

When do I use the STAR method?

The STAR method is designed to answer behavioral interview questions, which have telltale openings like:

Tell me about a time when...
What do you do when...
Have you ever...
Give me an example of...
Describe a situation where...

While there are literally an unlimited amount of possible behavioral based questions a hiring manager could ask you, they generally fall into the following categories:

Teamwork
Problem-solving and planning
Initiative and leadership
Interpersonal skills and conflict resolution
Pressure and stress

Before going into your interview, make sure you understand what job you are applying for and use the job description to find clues about what to prepare for. By picking out what skills the company is specifically looking for or are required for the job, it will help you target your success stories.

What are some tips for getting the most out of the STAR method?

Be prepared: Preparation is essential to using the STAR interview response method well. Going in with a solid set of targeted stories will not only make the interview easier for you but will also help the interviewer follow along and notice the specific qualities that make you perfect for the position and that set you apart from other job candidates.
Be specific: The STAR method works because it is focused and concise. This goes hand in hand with being prepared. Prior to your interview, you should know which skills and qualities the company is looking for and pick stories that are specific and targeted. Remember the point of this is to highlight past behavior that the hiring manager wants to see.
Be quantitative: Metrics tell the best stories. Where possible use data-driven metrics to communicate your success and use qualitative metrics as secondary proof.
Be concise: Use one to two sentences per letter of the STAR acronym. Don't add additional information that is irrelevant to the specific question, hiring managers don't need to know the entire project history.
Be honest: This should go without saying but a lack of honesty will undermine your credibility down the round. No one wants to hire someone they don't trust.

How to answer interview questions using the STAR technique

Knowing what the STAR approach is and when to use it is only part of the solution, you need to how:

Find suitable examples
Describe the situation
Highlight the task
Share your actions
Summarise the results

1. Find suitable examples

The STAR interview method won't be helpful if you use it to structure an answer that is irrelevant to the interviewer's questions. The most important thing is to answer the interview questions. That's why it's crucial to have appropriate scenarios from your previous roles that you can draw from.

While there is no way to know ahead of time what the interviewer may ask you, it's smart to have a few stories and examples ready to got that you can tweak and adapt to different questions.

Before applying for your interview, think through a few examples of successful projects in your previous jobs and how they might apply to the job you want. Then think through how to discuss the project using the STAR framework. Repeat this exercise until you feel you're adequately prepared.

And don't be afraid to ask for some time to think during your interview. Hiring managers appreciate candidates who take the time to provide good questions.

2. Describe the situation

It can be tempting to share lots of details, particularly when you have nerves. But if the interviewer asks you about a time when you didn't meet a customer's expectations, for example, they don't necessarily need (or want) to know the history of the entire project.

Remember, your goal is to paint a clear picture of the situation you were in and its complexities, so the results you share seem much more impressive.

Keep your story concise and focused.

Remember, the STAR approach helps because it's simple. Some people provide too much detail and their answers are too long-winded to follow. As a rule of thumb, focus on one or two sentences for each letter of the acronym.

For example, imagine that the interview just asked, "Tell me about a time when you shipped a product feature that you initially thought was out of reach."

Your response (Situation): "In my previous product management role, my company made the decision to focus primarily on referral marketing and was looking to increase the viral coefficient pretty aggressively."

3. Highlight the task

You're highlighting this situation for a reason --- because you played an important part in its success. This is the part of your answer when you make the interview understand exactly what your role was.

Your response (Task): "As the growth product manager, my task was to increase the number of people invited to our platform by 50% in one quarter."

Don't confuse the task with the actions in your response. This piece is dedicated to providing the specifics of your responsibilities, as well as any objectives that were set for you before you dive into what you actually did.

Now that you've given the interviewer the context they need, it's time to explain the specific actions you took to achieve your goal. What steps did you personally take to ensure the goal was reached?

Your response (Action): "I started by researching Airbnb's referral program, documenting each customer touchpoint and how they had optimized it to improve conversion. Next, I worked with our design team to design the new invitation feature for the next three weeks. Once designs were done, I worked with our Head of Engineering to add it to the next sprint."

Don't provide glossed-over answers like, "I did research on referral campaigns..."

This is your chance to showcase your contribution and expertise. Provide enough information about what you did. Did you work with a certain team? Research particular companies? Write a product spec? These are the things your interviewer needs to know.

5. Summarise the results

This is where you outline how your work made a difference. The final portion of your response should be to share the results of the actions you took. It should go without saying, but make sure the result is positive.

Does that mean you can't tell stories where you didn't meet your goal or had challenges? Definitely not. But even if you are talking about a time you failed or made a mistake, make sure you end on a high note and talk about what you learned or how you fixed it in a later project.

Don't skip over this part. Too many candidates don't make it clear how their actions had an impact. That's the most important part of the STAR method.

Remember, hiring managers don't only care about what you did, they also want to know why it mattered. Make sure you emphasize the end results you achieved and use numbers to quantify them where possible.

Your response (Result): "As a result of the new invitation feature, I was able to increase the number of people invited to the platform by 60% in 2 months, exceeding our goal by 10%."

STAR response example

If you've read the rest of this post, the STAR method should be making sense. Here's one more question-and-answer example for additional clarity.

The interviewer asks: "Tell me about a time when you had to be very strategic in order to meet all of your top priorities."

Your response:

Situation: "Email open rates were falling off for our weekly newsletter and a large number of emails were not making to our subscriber's inboxes."
Task: "My task was to think through a campaign that would result in at least a 15 percentage point increase in the open rate in six months."
Action: "I designed an email sunsetting policy that removed inactive contacts after a month and A/B tested our subject lines each week to drive open rates. I also set-up a double opt-in policy that ensures only people who really wanted the newsletter would receive it."
Result: "In three months, I increased our weekly newsletters open rate from an average of 13% to 35% while also increasing the size of the list from roughly 1,000 to 5,000."

The STAR interview process for answering behavioral questions may seem overwhelming at first. But with some practice, it becomes second nature. And make no mistake, you do need to practice it!

Not answering the question: If the interviewer asks you a question and you can't think of a single situation that applies, tell them that first. It's better to be honest. This gives you the opportunity to change the question and answer with "but if I had encountered a situation like that, this is what I would do."
A lack of preparation: This one is obvious, but coming up with a story on the spot generally just leads to rambling. As we outlined above, it's better to have a few go-to stories that collectively demonstrate a wide variety of common behaviors hiring managers are looking for.
Too much preparation: Your interview answers should come across as conversations, not rehearsed and robotic.
Focusing on failure: Avoid telling stories where you fail miserably and learned nothing. If you do need to tell a story without a positive outcome anchor on the things you have learned from it.
Telling a story that has nothing to do with the question: This goes along with being too prepared. Telling a story that is unrelated to the question demonstrates to the hiring manager that you lack focus and attention to detail, qualities that every great candidate has.
Telling a story that makes you appear unqualified: The opposite of this is true too. Don't tell a story where you were the only person who ever did anything right. Nobody can singlehandedly run an entire company.

Whether that be in a mock interview with a friend or coach, or just practicing your answer in the mirror, talk through your response so it feels natural when you're actually in the interview.

With a little preparation and strategy, you might even look forward to behavioral interview questions and see them as an opportunity to emphasize your expertise.

What are the common mistakes to avoid when using the STAR method?

Not answering the question: If the interviewer asks you a question and you can't think of a single situation that applies, tell them that first. It's better to be honest. This gives you the opportunity to change the question and answer with "but if I had encountered a situation like that, this is what I would do." Remember, interviewers want to know if your past behavior and experience fits in with the role they are hiring for.
A lack of preparation: This one is obvious, but coming up with a story on the spot generally just leads to rambling. As we outlined above, it's better to have a few go-to stories that collectively demonstrate a wide variety of common behaviors hiring managers are looking for.
Too much preparation: Your interview answers should come across as conversations, not rehearsed and robotic.
Focusing on failure: Avoid telling stories where you fail miserably and learned nothing. If you do need to tell a story without a positive outcome anchor on the things you have learned from it.
Telling a story that has nothing to do with the question: This goes along with being too prepared. Telling a story that is unrelated to the question demonstrates to the hiring manager that you lack focus and attention to detail, qualities that every great candidate has.
Telling a story that makes you appear unqualified: The opposite of this is true too. Don't tell a story where you were the only person who ever did anything right. Nobody can singlehandedly run an entire company.

Common behavioral interview questions

Practice using the STAR interview response method on these common behavioral interview questions:

Describe a work situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things your way.
Describe a time when you were faced with a stressful situation that demonstrated your coping skills.
Give me a specific example of a time when you used good judgment and logic in solving a problem.
Give me an example of a time when you set a goal and were able to meet or achieve it.
Tell me about a time when you had to use your presentation skills to influence someone's opinion.
Give me a specific example of a time when you had to conform to a policy with which you did not agree.
Please discuss an important written document you were required to complete.
Tell me about a time when you had to go above and beyond the call of duty in order to get a job done.
Tell me about a time when you had too many things to do and you were required to prioritize your tasks.
Give me an example of a time when you had to make a split-second decision.
What is your typical way of dealing with conflict? Give me an example.
Tell me about a time you were able to successfully deal with another person even when that individual may not have personally liked you (or vice versa).
Tell me about a difficult decision you've made in the last year.
Give me an example of a time when you tried to accomplish something and failed.
Give me an example of when you showed initiative and took the lead.
Tell me about a recent situation in which you had to deal with a very upset customer or coworker.
Give me an example of a time when you motivated others.
Tell me about a time when you delegated well in a group project.
Give me an example of a time when you used your fact-finding skills to solve a problem.
Tell me about a time when you missed an obvious solution to a problem.
Describe a time when you anticipated potential problems and developed preventive measures.
Tell me about a time when you were forced to make an unpopular decision.
Please tell me about a time you had to fire a friend.
Describe a time when you set your sights too high (or too low).

For more common behavioral questions, read our post on the best behavioral interview questions to prep for.

21 Benefits of Remote Work for Employees and Employers

Abi Tyas Tunggal 🦇🔊 — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 07:01:22 +0000

Remote work was already a global movement before COVID-19. Coronavirus simply accelerated the inevitable. And now that the genie is out of the bottle, there's no going back. According to a recent poll from Gallup research, nearly 60% of U.S. employees who have been working from home during the coronavirus pandemic want to continue to do so, even after the pandemic ends.

Employees want the flexibility to work where and when they want, regardless of what industry they work in. This doesn't necessarily mean working from home, it could also mean working from a coffee shop, co-working space, or beach. Remote work is attractive because it increases flexibility and autonomy for employees. According to Inc., 90% of workers who work remotely plan to do so for the rest of their careers.

Twitter and Square have said that staff can work remotely permanently. Most of Shopify's employees will permanently work remotely. Office centricity is over". Brian Armstrong wrote that Coinbase will be embracing a remote-first culture. And Mark Zuckerberg has said Facebook will "aggressively open up remote hiring" and expects half of his employees to be remote by 2030. Even prior to COVID, we saw Stripe announce its fifth engineering hub would be remote in 2019.

Employers have found that the benefits they receive from supporting remote workers are substantial. From decreased costs and lower environmental impacts to increased employee productivity and retention, it's safe to say employers can embrace teleworking without sacrificing performance.

Let's drill down into the specific benefits of remote work for employees and employers.

14 benefits of remote work for employees

Remote work offers a range of benefits for employees. You'll likely be aware of many of these but you might be surprised on remote work's impact on the economy and planet.

1. Better work-life balance

Many remote jobs also come with a flexible schedule that let you start and end your day when you want, as long as your work is complete and your KPIs are met. It's common knowledge that some people work best at night while others work best in the early hours of the morning. If you're a night owl or early riser, you know how beneficial flexible work options are for your productivity.

Control over your schedule is also invaluable when life comes up. Whether it's dropping kids off at school, doing the laundry, hitting the gym when it's not as busy, or just taking a break when you need to, managing your personal life is a lot easier when you work from home.

That's not to say it's always easy, lines can be blurred between work and home life when you're working from home. That's why many remote companies focus on ensuring their employees keep a healthy work-life balance. It's also a learned skill that leads to feeling happier and more productive while at work.

Even if you do need to work specific hours, you can still do things that aren't possible in a traditional physical office space: a quick vacuum during lunch, a refreshing power nap, or even just controlling the temperature of your office!

2. Control over your commute

The average one-way commute time in the U.S. is 27.1 minutes, this means the average person is spending nearly ten days a year getting to and from work. And that's just the average. Extreme commuters face commute times of 90 minutes or more each way -- over a month spent commuting each year.

Not only is commuting a time sink, it's also a source of increased stress and anxiety. According to Time, commuting is associated with increased blood sugar levels, higher cholesterol, greater depression risk, increased anxiety, lower happiness and life satisfaction, temporary blood pressure spikes, higher blood pressure over time, lower cardiovascular fitness, worse sleep, and back pain.

Even if you don't want to work from home all the time, having the choice of ditching the commute when you want to has health benefits. The time you'll save not commuting lets you focus on things outside of work like getting enough sleep, spending more time with friends and family, working out, or just cooking a healthy breakfast.

3. Work from where you want

Fully remote workers who have no set job location are free to live and work from wherever they please. Pre-pandemic some remote workers with flexible work arrangements left home all together and lived as digital nomads, travelling and working from new locals whenever they pleased.

Even if you're bound to a specific time zone or country by the remote company you work for, remote work still means that you can move to cheaper cities or prioritize lifestyle rather than proximity to an office. People who have to move frequently, such as military spouses, can also benefit from having a remote job that can be done from anywhere (or in specific time zones).

This doesn't mean you have to move around. It might just mean working from your favorite coffee shop around the corner from your house rather than an office, working while visiting family, or simply working outside rather than in a cubicle.

4. Access to more and better job opportunities

This might just be the biggest benefit of working remotely. Remote workers have access to a broader range of job opportunities than workers who are bound by geographic location. If you like living rural or in a small town, you no longer need to move to a city to get access to incredible jobs.

Just look at the depth and breath of remote roles available. As Dror Poleg wrote in No Floor, No Ceiling the internet gives more people an opportunity to win. Geographical constraints no longer protect the average from the best. If you're an excellent engineer, writer, or really anything, you no longer have to move to find work. You can live where you want.

5. Improved inclusivity, diversity and exposure to different people

By removing the restriction on a specific locale that not everyone wants to or can afford to live in means remote companies often have more diverse and inclusive teams. Remote workers are exposed to people from different socioeconomic, geographic, and cultural backgrounds who have all different perspectives.

A great example of this is GitLab who have remote employees in over 68 countries! It's impossible to have that diversity in a company constrained by geography.

It also means that you can work from a community where you feel the most comfortable and supported rather than where is close to the office. Remote work also gives people who may have a hard time getting a job at a traditional company more opportunities. This could be those with disabilities, caregivers who need a flexible schedule, or stay at home parents who want to balance career and family.

6. Lower cost of living

Remote work is a great way to avoid paying expensive rent or having a large mortgage. In the past, the highest paying jobs required living in a city with a high cost of living. With remote work, you can earn a great salary without having to live in a major metropolitan area which means you can save a lot of money. This could be put to financial independence and retiring early, holidays, taking care of your family, or just enjoying yourself.

Rent isn't the only place you'll save money. The average American commuters can spend as much as $5,000 per year on their daily commute - including the cost of gas, maintenance costs, public transport, etc. Not to mention the need for professional attire (no more separate wardrobes for work and life!), coffee and lunches bought out, and afterwork drinks. These things can really add up and put substantial money back into your pocket.

7. Make more money

Research from PayScale that analyzed thousands of salaries determined that remote workers make 8.3% more than non-remote workers with the same job and 7.5% more in general.

Owl Labs' State of Remote Work report also showed that 26% of remote workers reported earning more than $100,000 per year versus just 8% of on-site workers. This means as a remote employee you're 2.2x more likely to earn a salary over $100,000 than an on-site worker!

Pair the higher salary with the lower cost of living and remote workers have a huge financial advantage over on-site employees.

8. Lower environmental impact and improved sustainability

The coronavirus pandemic and the behavioral changes it brought on (less travel, lockdowns, and working from home) led to slowed deforestation rates, reduced air pollution and improved water quality across the globe.

Given 1 in 4 Americans or approximately 39 million people will be working remotely in 2021 we can expect that the impact of the greenhouse gas emissions associated with commuting will be continue to be suppressed. KPMG estimates that 13 to 27 million people will continue working from home in the coming years which would reduce commuting miles by 70 to 140 billion each year.

Air pollution is a very big deal. It has adverse effects on numerous health outcomes and general morality that are widely documented and it also has significant cognitive costs. By working from home, you're doing your part to make the world a happier and healthier place!

9. Control over your office and environment

Working from home means you're able to create an environment that is designed for your needs and desires. Whether you want a more ergonomic chair, want music playing at a particular volume, or want to heat up or cool down the room, it's all in your control. You can make your home office into whatever you want.

If you work best in dead silence you don't need to worry about noisy coworkers and if you like noise you don't need to worry about annoying your colleagues - win, win.

10. Improved productivity and performance

While it might take a bit of getting used to, remote work has fewer interruptions, less noise, and more efficient meetings. You'll find that you actually get more done when you work remotely. That's because you can control your working situation more and don't have to worry about co-workers stopping by to ask you a quick question, obligatory socializing when you grab a coffee, or offending someone by putting your headphones on to escape the open plan office.

Conventional wisdom is that open offices are a good way to promote collaboration and save costs for employers. But open plan offices are penny-wise and pound-foolish. There is overwhelming scientific consensus that open plan offices reduce productivity by at least 15%.

Given the lack of commute and open office, remote workers typically have more time and fewer distractions which leads to increased productivity. This allows remote workers to focus on what really matters, their job.

11. Happier and healthier life

Working remotely gives employees the time and control over their environment they need to make healthy choices. With no commute, no lunch rush, and no long hours in the office away from family, remote workers are generally happier.

A study from the American Sociological Review shows that flexible remote workers tend to sleep better, feel healthier, and experience less stress. A report from the New York Times on the study showed that these positive effects cascaded down to the children of the employees too who also slept better and reported less stress when their parents had a flexible schedule. Not to mention the reduced risk of exposure to potentially sick coworkers.

In addition to personal health and wellbeing, coworker and manager relationships tend to be more positive with the distractions and politicking that comes with an in-office job.

12. More self sufficiency and better writing

Being a remote employee means you won't necessarily have colleagues online at the same time or an IT team that can help you out if you have computer issues. So you'll find yourself developing the skill of looking for the answers and being more proactive when you need help. Of course you can still ask questions and get help via Slack but a lot of the time it'll be faster to Google it or search your company's Notion to find the answer yourself.

You'll also end up as a better writer because of how much you'll rely on writing. This means clearer and concise emails, as well as being sensitive to your colleagues who may operate on different time zones but need to pick up your work once you sign off.

13. Strong bonds with colleagues around the world

One common misconception is that people who work remotely are lonely or left out. But the opposite is often true. There's a huge range of communication tools for remote workers now. Technologies like Slack, QuizBreaker, and Notion make it easy to create strong bonds with colleagues even if you're not in the same time zone.

If you've ever played video games, you know that you don't need to be physically around someone to become friends with them. The best part is when you visit a remote colleague's country, you'll have someone to show you around!

You'll also be able to make the most of the interactions you do have with colleagues. Rather than interrupting them while they're working, you might instead write up a memo outlining what you're planning to do and then call a meeting to discuss it once they've read it. This saves everyone time and ensures that the time you spend together isn't wasting on context gathering.

14. Less office politics

Avoiding office politics is impossible. Even as a remote employee but because idle chatting and time hanging around the water cooler isn't possible, many remote workers tend to skip the gossiping and posturing that happens in traditional work environments. And because remote teams rely heavily on effective communication, many remote workers are great communicators which reduces the risk of misunderstandings and therefore politicking.

7 benefits of remote work for employers

It's safe to say remote work isn't going anywhere. That's why it's important for corporate leaders to understand the benefits of remote work and why they need to invest in it.

1. Increased employee productivity

Many employers are still grappling with the question: "If I can't see my employees working are they?"

The myth of remote workers being lazy is just that: a myth. In fact, telecommuters have shown time and time again to be more productive than employees who work from a physical office. You need to trust that your remote employees are working, because they are. A recent report from Airtasker based on the habits of 1,004 workers showed that while remote employees spent more time taking breaks throughout the workday, they also devote more time to work tasks.

Employees who can skip the long commute and open office plan are able to focus on their work and productivity increases because of it. According to a two-year study conducted by Stanford professor Nicholas Bloom] in conjunction with C-Trip found that telecommuters had a productivity boost equivalent to a full day's work every week compared to in-office colleagues.

This increased productivity can be attributed to a multitude of things such as happier, healthier, and more rested employees to less day-to-day interruptions which frees up employees for deep work and problem solving. Other employees likely benefited from their newfound flexibility and ability to decide what hours worked best for them, whether that be in the morning, middle of the day, or late at night.

‍Think about it. Employees are already bringing work home with them after hours, finishing their presentation over the weekend, or catching up on email at a cafe. You're already trusting them to work remotely in these situations. Now imagine if you did so on a consistent basis.

COVID-19 has forced employers to test remote work and results have shown no dip in productivity despite the stress and uncertainty associated with a global pandemic. Imagine the potential of remote work in better conditions.

Other long-term studies conducted by Gallup Research, The University of Melbourne, Harvard Business School all support the findings of Nicholas Bloom and Stanford University and point to the same thing: remote employees are more productive.

To learn more about the benefits to employee productivity, watch Nicholas Bloom's TED talk below.

Go Ahead, Tell Your Boss You Are Working From Home | Nicholas Bloom

2. Lower costs

According to research-based consulting firm Global Workplace Analytics, employers who allow employees to work from home part-time save about $11,000 a year per employee. The savings would obviously be higher for completely remote employees.

This is because you can save on real estate costs, transit subsidies, in-office perks, and everything else that comes with having a physical location. As an extreme example, Google will likely save over a billion dollars this year due to employees working from home due to reduced costs related to promotions, travel, entertainment, and in-office perks offered to colleagues.

This is a major economic benefit for remote employers who will continue to benefit even after the global pandemic. It's a simple equation, having fewer employees in the office reduces costs for businesses. With fewer people in the office, companies can condense their real estate footprint and have more efficient workspace usage.

Depending on the size of your business, supporting remote employees could equal significant savings without radically changing your company structure.

And while remote employees are generally paid more than their in-office counterparts, 36% of employees would choose the ability to telecommute over a pay raise.

3. Easier recruitment and access to larger talent pool

Traditionally companies have relegated themselves to hiring people who live within a reasonable distance of one of their offices. If you were located in a major city, you were competing for top talent with companies who had resources to outbid, out-perk, or out-cool you. For businesses outside of major cities, finding employees with specific skillsets was difficult. Many simply settled for good enough.

Employers with remote work policies quite literally have the world at their at fingertips. They can hire a UX designer in Sydney, a developer in Bali, and a customer success manager in Toronto. In other words, they can hire the best person for the job, regardless of geography which can only be a good thing. Removing geographic obstacles means you'll get the best applicants possible for each job and have a more diverse workplace. Chances are that the best person from the job doesn't live within commuting distance of the office and might not even want to.

If you're looking to hire remote talent, consider posting a job on Himalayas.

Supporting remote work also makes it easier to attract talent. Most employees have had a taste of remote work due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the majority of the want to continue to work remote even after the pandemic is over.

EY has found that more than 50% of employees would quit their current job if not provided post-pandemic flexibility. This finding is supported by research from Valoir (40% of workers would prefer to work remotely full-time in the future), Zenefits (77% of job seekers consider flexible work arrangements when evaluating future job opportunities), Gallup Research(54% of U.S. workers would quit their current job for a remote one) and International Workplace Group (80% of U.S. workers would turn down a job that didn't offer flexible working).

4. Increased employee satisfaction and better employee retention

Employee retention is one of the hardest problems to solve for businesses of all sizes. The longer an employee stays at a company the more valuable they become because of all the context they have about the business, the market, and competitors. But employee tenure is shrinking and for millenials it's only about two years.

Allowing employees to become remote employees is one of the best ways to improve employee retention. Not only do you give them more work-life flexibility, you also give them a chance to prove their leadership abilities with expanded autonomy and responsibility. Which is exactly what your best employees want. It also means you won't lose your best employees if they just want to leave the city your office is in.

Free from the office, remote employees have the chance to manage their won priorities and time, which gives them the opportunity to show they can complete projects without micromanagement. Employees when given the chance to work when, where, and how they want turn in more quality work, are more engaged, and stay at companies longer.

Think about the incentives you currently offer at your organization to retain talent. Do you have a cohesive benefits package? A great company culture? Employee health benefits? Quarterly bonuses for the best employees?

While these are great, the ability to work remotely as an incentive for employees is different. It shows them that you trust them to get their work done without having to manage them. It also shows that you care about their work-life balance and value them as a person.

Work-life flexibility is a major contributor to employee happiness and retention. Keep in mind that the average cost of onboarding a new employee is between 6 and 9 months' salary. Retaining your employees is something you shouldn't ignore. 73% of employees are currently open to a new career opportunity and one in three are actively looking for a new job.

Offering remote work is one of the most effective non-monetary ways to retain employees that also benefits your business. According to the Owl Labs' State of Remote Work, companies who support remote work experience 25% lower turnover than those who don't.

5. Better disaster preparedness

A permanent remote workforces means your business can continue running even if there is a natural disaster, local or national emergency, or even a global pandemic. Even if you don't want all employees working remotely, allowing some employees to do so and formulating a remote work contingency plan in the event of a disaster is good practice.

During a crisis, staff need to be able to continue operating from home. And as many employers have found, those staff might actually be more productive when collaborating over Zoom and Slack rather than in an open plan office.

6. Better networked employees

Many professional development and networking opportunities are hard to juggle with a traditional 9 to 5 schedule. Some events happen during working hours which prevents employees from attending. Other employees have commitments outside of work that make it difficult to prioritize professional development, stunting their growth and therefore your business.

The flexibility that comes with remote work can eliminate or ease these conflicts. If you allow employees to work during their most productive hours and pursue professional development outside of those hours when they see fit, they'll upskill constantly. And they'll be able to attend networking events in their own locale which might lead to new connections, clients, or employees for your business.

Giving your employees the freedom to seek out education and self-improvement keeps employees engaged and ensures that they're continually adding more value to your business.

7. Lower carbon footprint

Cutting your employees commute time eliminates tons of greenhouse gas emissions each year. If all employees in the U.S. who held remote-compatible jobs (about 50% of the workforce) and wanted to work remotely (about 79% of the workforce) did, greenhouse gases could be reduced by 54 million tons.

By supporting remote work you demonstrate to potential customers (and current and potential employees) that you care about the environment. A Nielsen survey showed that environmental concern positively influences consumer purchasing decisions. So not only is it good for the Earth, it's good for your bottom line too.

Ready to embrace remote work?

If you've read this far you now understand the key benefits that remote working offers: increased flexibility, autonomy, and happiness for employees which in turn leads to increased productivity, better retention, and reduce costs for employers.

Regardless of whether you're looking looking for a remote job or to hire a remote employee Himalayas can help.

77 Best Remote Job Boards to Find Remote Work Online in 2021

Abi Tyas Tunggal 🦇🔊 — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 07:00:01 +0000

The dream of many exhausted professionals is to keep the paycheck and career advancement but lose the expensive rent and long commute by working remotely. Prior to 2020, remote work was still niche with around 20% of employees working from home.

COVID-19 has caused a permanent shift toward remote work. In 2020, Pew Research Center reported that 71% of employees were currently working from home (WFH) and more than 50% would like to continue working remotely after the coronavirus outbreak ends.

And this is a trend that is likely to continue. Google Trends shows how more and more people are looking for a remote job than ever before.

And it's not just employees who benefit. Both employees and employers benefit from remote work. Research shows that people who are allowed to work remotely are less stressed, more productive, and perform 13% better than those who have to go into the office. In fact, 1 in 4 employees said they would take a pay cut of over 10% to stay working from home.

So whether you want to stay where you are or move somewhere else, working remotely can be a great option.

But it's not always easy to find remote jobs, let alone get hired for them. A lot of recruiting and hiring is based on in-person opportunities.

Most companies don't really advertise as fully remote, and the ones that do, are hard to find unless you are looking on the right remote job boards (like Himalayas).

But if you know how and where to look --- and how to stand out as a remote candidate --- it's not really more difficult to get a remote job. It's just different.

Here's how to find the perfect remote opportunity and get hired.

Where to find remote jobs

If you're looking for a remote job, look no further. We've done an extensive search of the best remote job sites and compiled them here for you in one place.

Whether you're working in customer service, web development, design, or product management, here's a list of remote job boards to help you find a great place to work remotely.

Dedicated remote job boards

These websites are entirely dedicated to remote opportunities. They often have features that are specifically designed for finding remote roles that suit you. This can include things like time zone filters, skill-based filtering, and more.

1. Himalayas

Himalayas is the best place for remote job seekers to find new jobs. We're focused on providing a job search experience that has great UX, focused on speed and efficiency. There are no third-party recruiters, so you'll speak directly to the companies.

We've got 1,000+ remote jobs and over a thousand remote companies, you can learn about. Whether you work in software development, sales, product, marketing, design, finance, operations, or anything in between we've got you covered.

Find a remote job on Himalayas today.

2. FlexJobs

flexjobs.com

FlexJobs is a popular job site to find remote, work from home, and flexible job opportunities that have been around since 2007. It has more than 50 job categories to choose from including freelance projects, part-time jobs, and full-time work. The best part is their team vet the jobs and companies so you'll only see real remote and flexible job listings.

3. WeWorkRemotely

weworkremotely.com

We Work Remotely is one of the largest remote work job boards in the world. With over 3 million visitors per month, it's a great place to find remote jobs. You might even find a role from large companies like Google or Amazon on the site as they've been known to use it in the past.

4. Remote OK

remoteok.io

Remote OK is one of the best sites to find remote jobs. The site tags all of its jobs with convenient labels to make it easier to find remote positions relevant to you. You can also use them as filters to hone your search and even has a handy "only worldwide jobs" filter that shows jobs that will hire you from anywhere.

5. JustRemote

justremote.co

JustRemote has a simple search page that lets you quickly filter its remote job listings by category, job type, and job origin. This makes it easy to find a remote position that is hiring in the country you live in! To get started, choose the role you're looking for, whether you want to be a permanent employee or a contractor, and where you want to work from.

6. Remote.co

remote.co

Remote.co was founded by Sara Sutton, who is also the founder and CEO of FlexJobs. It differs from FlexJobs by focusing purely on remote work opportunities, choosing to exclude telecommute and location-based work from home jobs. You can search the site by job categories and job title, and you can also filter results to find entry-level, freelance, high-paying, part-time, and international remote positions.

7. Virtual Vocations

virtualvocations.com

Virtual Vocations is a family-owned and operated website that was started in 2007 and is based in the U.S. They're also a 100% remote company, so they know what it takes to make virtual work, work. The downside of the site is that its job postings are focused on the United States, so if you live outside of the U.S. it might not be right for you.

8. Working Nomads

workingnomads.co

Working Nomads is run by a pair of digital nomads who travel while working remotely. It curates lists of the most interesting remote job postings in many professional career areas and connects professionals who want to work remotely with companies who are offering remote work. There are jobs in web development, marketing, management, sales, design, and more.

9. Pangian

pangian.com

Pangian is named after the supercontinent of Pangea and is dedicated to "transcending geographical boundaries". The site aims to connect companies with a "digital nation of people working remotely from anywhere". It has a good list of remote positions but you've got to sign up to see their jobs.

10. Remotive

remotive.io

Remotive is a remote job board, remote work community, and newsletter with a comprehensive list of remote positions. It's got thousands of jobs at over 1,000 companies that are screened to ensure they're actually remote. Jobs clearly display any location restraints which makes it easier to find remote work opportunities that suit you.

11. SkipTheDrive

skipthedrive.com

SkipTheDrive makes it easy to find a remote job. You can start searching by job title, company name, or category. There's no registration and no charge to search. You can also set up alerts to be notified when new jobs match your interest.

12. Jobspresso

jobspresso.co

Jobspresso is an established remote work job board trusted by some of the world's top startups and remote companies, such as WordPress, Zapier, and Trello. 100% of their jobs are hand-picked, manually reviewed, and expertly curated.

A lot of the jobs are U.S.-based but there are still jobs that allow you to work from anywhere. You can also post your resume on the site to be seen by potential employers.

13. Hubstaff Talent

talent.hubstaff.com

Hubstaff Talent is a remote job board that was created by Hubstaff a time tracking SaaS product that is also a remote team. It's got over 1,000 open roles and you can search by job title or keywords and also use their filters to drill down further.

14. NoDesk

nodesk.co

NoDesk helps you find remote jobs and connect with companies that offer you the freedom to work remotely from home or places around the world. Every remote job is hand-picked, tagged, and organized to help you find the perfect opportunity.

15. EU Remote Jobs

euremotejobs.com

EU Remote Jobs is focused on providing a curated list of remote jobs for workers based in Europe, the Middle-east, or Africa. Remote jobs within European time zones are difficult to find, so if you're living in one of there this could be a good option.

16. Outsourcely

outsourcely.com/remoteworker

Outsourcely is focused on matching startups with employees who want a long-term remote position. If you're looking for full-time, stable employment rather than short-term freelance projects then it might be a good place for you to look.

17. Dynamite Jobs

dynamitejobs.com

Dynamite Jobs was launched in 2017 by the team behind the Tropical MBA Podcast and the Dynamite Circle with the goal of helping bootstrapped founders grow their remote teams. You can filter by type, category, timezone, salary, team size, experience, and market or industry.

18. Workew

workew.com

Workew features remote work for developers, marketers, designers, writers, customer support staff, and more. You can sign up, post your resume and get job alerts for free.

19. 100 Telecommute Jobs

100telecommutejobs.com/telejobs

100 Telecommute Jobs features 100% remote jobs in various professions and has been running since 2017. Its founder Jay Hines started the site to help spread the benefits of remote work to more people.

20. Remote4me

remote4me.com

Remote4me is an aggregator for tech and non-tech remote opportunities. The site only shows jobs with phrases like "team is entirely remote" or "work from wherever you want" in the job description. Any jobs that aren't truly remote are filtered out.

21. Remote Jobs Club

remotejobsclub.com

Remote Jobs Club is a bi-weekly email roundup of remote jobs that aren't restricted by commutes or a particular geographic area. It's free to join so there isn't a lot of downsides. The only real issue is you can't search for the jobs yourself!

22. Search Remotely

searchremotely.com

Search Remotely focuses on remote roles for copywriters, customer service agents, developers, digital marketers, sales, designers & creatives, and virtual assistants. You'll be able to find part-time, full-time, contract, and even internship opportunities. While it's free to search, you need to pay to post your resume which is a bummer.

23. Crossover

crossover.com

Crossover is focused on matching the world's most talented professionals with 100% remote careers. The downside of their job board is that they don't have a lot of open opportunities but it's still a decent place to check out.

24. letsworkremotely

letsworkremotely.com

letsworkremotely is a global remote community with more than 125,000 members. They surface jobs in marketing, customer service, writing, social media, virtual assistance, design, data entry, and more.

25. Sitepoint Jobs

sitepoint.com/jobs

Sitepoint Jobs is a great place to find a remote role if you're a developer, designer, or digital professional. Their filtering lets you find the most relevant remote roles for you based on posting time, specific programming languages, skills, and location. And it's run by Sitepoint who have hundreds of books, courses, and tech talks on web development to learn from, so it's a great place to brush up on your HTML, CSS, and JavaScript too.

26. Remoters

remoters.net

Remoters is a great place to look for those who are interested in working with primarily European-based companies. Their remote job board breaks jobs down into categories like software development, SEO, business management & sales, and more.

Tech industry-focused remote job boards

These websites list all kinds of jobs in the tech industry, including many remote opportunities. If you cut your teeth working at startups or big tech, you might find roles that fit you but remember that these job boards often list non-remote roles too.

27. AngelList

angel.co

AngelList is the world's largest startup community. If you've dreamed of working at a tech startup but don't live in a tech hub you're in luck. AngelList lets you search for jobs and filter the results for remote-friendly jobs.

28. Authentic Jobs

authenticjobs.com

Authentic Jobs is a leading job board for designers, developers, and creative pros that was started in 2005. While not all its positions aren't remote, you can use their search to find remote jobs.

29. Dice

dice.com

Dice helps connect companies and tech professionals. You can search by job title, skills, company, and location. Once you've made your search, you can use their filter to select remote work only. You can also register to upload your resume, access salary information, and save jobs. Once you've completed your profile, employers can also find you based on your skills and experience.

30. Landing.jobs

landing.jobs

Landing.jobs is a candidate-driven tech careers marketplace that is primarily focused on Europe. While the site isn't dedicated to remote work, you can use the filter to show jobs that are remote friendly. Check them out if you're looking for remote work in Europe.

31. PowerToFly

powertofly.com

PowerToFly is on a mission to fast-track economic equality by upskilling and connecting underrepresented talent to roles in highly visible sectors. You can search remote in their location search to find a remote job.

32. Y Combinator

ycombinator.com/jobs

Y Combinator is a startup accelerator that also has a job board for its portfolio companies. Once you create a profile, you'll be able to apply for thousands of startup jobs with a single profile and YC founders will be able to contact you.

Developer-focused remote job boards

If you're a software engineer looking for remote roles, these job boards are a good place to start as they're focused primarily on roles that fit your skillset.

33. Stack Overflow

stackoverflow.com/jobs

Stack Overflow is the largest, most trusted online community for developers to learn, share their programming knowledge, and build their careers. And they also have a job board that mostly features software engineering jobs. Type "Remote" in the location field to find remote jobs.

34. Arc

arc.dev

Arc makes it easier for developers to find remote jobs and build amazing remote careers. It helps you access the world's best remote developer jobs in one place and has a smart search that can help you personalize your job hunt. Both full-time, permanent, and contract jobs are available.

35. Gun.io

gun.io

Gun.io is focused on connecting highly skilled freelance developers with clients who will appreciate their work. Clients are vetted before they can use the platform which ensures each client is looking to create long-term relationships with their freelancers. You'll need to set up a profile to showcase your achievements, introduce yourself via video, and provide examples of your code.

One good thing about Gun.io is that the rate you set is the rate you get, they charge their fee to the child on top of your rate.

36. RubyNow

jobs.rubynow.com

RubyNow is the original Ruby job board that has posted over 5,000 jobs since 2005. They collect remote roles from hundreds of sites which makes it simple to find remote roles that are suited to your skillset.

Design-focused remote job boards

If you're a designer who wants to quit the office and work from home, check out these job boards.

37. Dribbble

dribbble.com/jobs

Dribbble is the heart of the design community and one of the best resources to discover design jobs worldwide. You filter by specialties like animation, brand / graphic design, illustration, mobile design, UI / visual design, product design, UX design/research, and web design and then use their search to find jobs open to remote.

38. 99designs

99designs.com

99designs is an online community where designers can showcase their work, connect with potential clients, and compete for primarily freelance gigs. The difference between 99designs and other freelance marketplaces besides its focus on design is its fixed-price packages.

39. Remote Design Jobs

remotedesignjobs.co

Remote Design Jobs is operated by Poplab, a design consultancy that specializes in user experience and product design. It focuses on remote-first design jobs that are available worldwide.

Freelance and contract remote job boards

While these freelance websites rarely list full-time remote opportunities, they're still a great place to find freelance remote work fast.

40. Toptal

toptal.com

Toptal is an exclusive network of top freelance software developers, designers, finance experts, product managers, and project managers. It's a great place to look if you're world-class talent who wants the flexibility of remote work with the stability of a full-time role.

41. Upwork

upwork.com

Upwork is one of the largest freelance marketplaces that trusted by the likes of Microsoft, Airbnb, and GoDaddy to hire freelancers. They have eight primarily specializations that you can search by such as development & IT, finance & accounting, and writing & translation.

42. Fiverr

fiverr.com

Fiverr is another freelance marketplace where you can find plenty of remote work. It's primarily focused on small, quick jobs such as audio or video editing or transcription services. But it's a great place to find a gig quickly.

43. Freelancer.com

freelancer.com

Freelancer.com is another large freelancer marketplace that is used by Amazon, Facebook, Deloitte, and even NASA. They've got over 1,800 different categories of work you can search through and over 50 million users.

44. FreelancerMap

freelancermap.com

FreelancerMap lets you search for thousands of active IT projects that are looking for remote freelance jobs. It's got a global user base so regardless of where you are located you should be able to find a role that fits your skills.

45. Guru

guru.com

Guru works with the best freelance talent from around the world and has paid over $250 million to freelancers. If you want to get full use out of Guru you'll need to pay a fee otherwise you'll only be able to send 10 bids per month.

46. Gigster

gigster.com

Gigster is an invite-only network of world-class developers, designers, and product managers who do project-based work to deliver better software in less time for Gigster's clients. Clients include companies like IBM, eBay, Square, OpenTable, Nike, and more.

47. SolidGigs

solidgigs.com

Solidgigs delivers the best freelance jobs straight to your inbox. Their team scours nearly 100 sites, gig lists, and job boards for the best freelancing opportunities and then sends you the best of what they find.

48. CloudPeeps

cloudpeeps.com

CloudPeeps was launched in 2015 with a mission to empower every professional with the freedom to work the way they want. They connect trusted freelancers and professional service providers with top clients.

49. PeoplePerHour

peopleperhour.com

PeoplePerHour is a website dedicated to finding remote work for freelancers and growing businesses for gig workers. So far they've connected over 1 million clients and freelancers and paid over £100 million to freelancers.

50. Craigslist

craigslist.org

Craigslist is full of full-time, part-time, and gig-based remote roles. The only downside is that it isn't super easy to search. What you'll want to do is head to the Craigslist corresponding to major cities and then search for remote work that was posted from there.

51. Amazon Mechanical Turk

mturk.com

Amazon Mechanical Turk is a crowdsourcing marketplace that makes it easy for individuals and businesses to outsource their processes and jobs to a distributed workforce. While the jobs don't pay well, they're generally low-skill, easy to complete, and a way to rack up a few extra dollars if you need it.

Writing and editing remote job boards

If you're a writer or an editor who is looking to write or edit remotely then these are the places you should look.

52. Contena

contena.co

Contena has helped thousands of people get started with freelance writing. It empowers writers and editors to find jobs that allow them to write from wherever they are or wherever they want to be. The best part is that it features both freelance and full-time remote roles.

53. Textbroker

textbroker.com

Textbroker is the world's leading content marketplace which was founded by Jan Becker-Fochler in 2005. If you enjoy writing and can write quickly, it's a great place to find remote writing roles that pay per word. Payments are made on a weekly basis through PayPal, so the more you write the more you can earn.

54. Freelance Writing

freelancewriting.com

Freelance Writing has been around since 1997. If you've got experience writing online, generating blog ideas, driving traffic, doing press releases, or developing product descriptions, you'll find a lot of relevant remote roles here.

55. ProBlogger

problogger.com

ProBlogger was started in 2004 and has remote opportunities that range from full-time copywriting to freelance and contract gigs. With over 8,000 posts with blogging advice, tips, and in-depth tutorials it's a great place to sharpen your skills if you're not quite ready to apply for a remote writing job.

Niche job boards that support remote work

These job boards are focused on specific niches like women-only, media, nonprofits, esports, travel, and more.

56. Rise

joinrise.co

Rise is a platform for ambitious women who want to connect with dynamic companies that care about having a diverse set of employees. If you're a woman looking for remote work it's a great place to look.

57. Mediabistro

mediabistro.com/remote

Mediabistro is one of the best places to find remote roles if you're interested in media or content production. It's used by the likes of Bloomberg, NBCUniversal, Dow Jones, and HBO. While it's not dedicated to remote opportunities, they have a handy remote filter that shows all the remote roles on their site.

58. Idealist

idealist.org

Idealist is a nonprofit organization based in New York that has connected more than 130,000 organizations with tens of millions of people who want to work to create a better world. While it's not a dedicated remote job board, they've got over 1,000 positions that are open to remote work.

59. TranslatorCafe

translatorscafe.com/cafe

TranslatorCafe might look outdated but it has an active job board for linguistic and translation-focused remote roles. Registration is free and it'll give you access to hundreds of translation interpretations, subtitling, transcription, and voice-over roles. If you speak multiple languages and are looking for a remote role, it's a great place to look.

60. Travel Massive

travelmassive.jobs

Travel Massive is focused on providing opportunities in the travel industry and for digital nomads and content creators. It's primarily focused on marketing and social media management positions, photography, copywriting, and affiliate opportunities.

61. Hitmarker

hitmarker.net

Hitmaker is the largest gaming and esports jobs platform in the world. While it's not dedicated solely to remote roles, it has over 9,000 active listings from more than 50 countries so there are definitely great opportunities. They've worked with companies like Amazon, Logitech, Pokemon, Red Bull, and more.

62. Axiom Law

axiomlaw.com/careers/lawyers

Axiom Law empowers legal professionals to choose how and when they work while prioritizing what matters most to them. Over 50% of the Fortune 500 are Axiom clients, so it's a great place to look for a remote legal role. Just keep in mind you'll need to go through a vetting process and a series of interviews before you can start working.

63. Business Talent Group

businesstalentgroup.com

Business Talent Group is a consulting marketplace that connects independent consultants, executives, project managers, and team players with organizations. Not every role is remote but if you've got experience as a consultant it's a good place to start.

64. Après

apresgroup.com

Après is a career site for moms who want to return to work or change careers. The whole platform is designed to help women re-establish their careers after maternity leave through remote roles. If you're a mother, it could be a great fit.

65. Home with the Kids

homewiththekids.com

Home with the Kids is a parent-focused job board that seeks to match stay-at-home moms and dads with companies. If you're a primary carer who wants to start working from home then Home with the Kids could be a good place to check out.

66. RemoteWoman

remotewoman.com

RemoteWoman is focused on remote job posts for women only. It's a great place to look if you're a woman who is looking to join a remote female-friendly company. These companies often have defined leadership paths, better benefits for parents, and other female-friendly perks.

67. RemotePOC

remotepoc.com

RemotePOC connects inclusive, remote-friendly companies with professionals of color. It's owned and operated by the team behind RemoteWoman. It has jobs from companies like HubSpot, HotJar, Axios, and Aha!

68. JournalismJobs.com

journalismjobs.com

JournalismJobs.com as the name suggests is focused on job opportunities for reporters, writers, and editors in the United States. To find remote roles, you'll need to set the location to Telecommute.

69. Seek

seek.com.au

Seek is Australia's largest job board which has recently added support for work from home jobs. If you're based in Australia and looking to work from home with an Australian company, give it a go by putting Work from home in the Where search box.

Regular job boards that support remote work

While these job boards are focused solely on remote work, they're large so they can still be a good place to start but remember that the dedicated remote job boards listed above will generally have features that make it easier to find what you're looking for.

70. Indeed

indeed.com

Indeed is one of the largest job platforms in the world. They pull jobs from all over the Internet and then show them all in one searchable list. While it's not remote-focused, it's still a good place to look given the size of their site.

71. LinkedIn

linkedin.com

LinkedIn is not just a way to connect with people you know, it's also a good place to search for remote opportunities. According to their search, they've got nearly 500,000 roles that are open to remote workers. The issue is that it's not super easy to find the roles that are hiring from your location.

72. The Muse

themuse.com

The Muse is a New York City-based online career platform that was founded in 2011. To find remote roles, set the Location filter to Flexible / Remote. While you're there you can learn about what makes each company unique from the perspective of the people who work there and learn about what benefits the employer provides. They've also provide access to professional coaching, online courses, and more.

73. Career Builder

careerbuilder.com

Career Builder has over 20,000 remote roles available across the United States. It's also got a few other great features like salary tools to see how your salary compares to others with the same job title in your area, quick apply, and job alert emails.

74. Glassdoor

glassdoor.com

Glassdoor is another large job marketplace that makes it easy to find remote jobs. Simply type remote into the search bar and you'll find hundreds of open roles. The real benefit of Glassdoor is you can see salary information, what employees think of the company and its leadership, and more.

75. Monster

monster.com

Monster is a global employment website that was created in 1999 through the merger of The Monster Board and Online Career Center. They've got thousands of work-from-home jobs across the United States and the rest of the world.

76. SimplyHired

simplyhired.com

SimplyHired provides access to millions of jobs. To narrow your search down to remote-friendly roles, put in Remote in the Location filter. You'll see jobs as diverse as data entry assistance to the chief executive officer.

77. ZipRecruiter

ziprecruiter.com

ZipRecruiter is another popular job board that advertises heavily. If you listen to podcasts, there's a good chance they're already on your radar. Set the location filter to Remote and it'll show you all their options which can range from senior project managers to entry-level customer service agents.