142 - 3 Places To Find Remote Jobs (If You've Already Sent Out 100+ Resumes)

Hello, Connectors 😎

Today in 5 minutes or less, we'll rethink what remote jobs you're applying to. (If you've sent out 100+ resumes and heard nothing, keep reading 👇)

Plus:

• 🧑‍💻 Work with me to land your next remote job

• ⏳ The last time management hack you'll need

• 💪 3 industries to consider for your next remote role

Let’s jump in:

📚 Land Multiple Remote Job Offers (Work With Me)

My kids are back in school. Which opens up my calendar to do something I've wanted to do for a while: Group coaching to land a remote job.

Goal: Land an awesome remote job for a life with more freedom and autonomy

Format: 4 weekly group calls (over Zoom), hands-on assignments, live feedback from me

How many: 6 5 max (first seat is booked. First come, first serve).

When/where: Oct 18, Oct 25, Nov 1, Nov 8. All via video call. Time TBD but likely 8-9pm EST

My promise: If you keep putting in the work, I'll keep working with you until you land a remote job.

My friends tell me I'm crazy to make that promise. But I'm making it because I want to over-deliver for you (plus I'm a little crazy).

Price: I want you to get insane value on this. My hourly rate is $300, so $500 for 4 group calls (with assignments and direct feedback from me) feels reasonable

Who's It For?

• You're an ambitious knowledge worker with at least 1 year of experience: you're an analyst, marketer, product manager, SWE, project manager, content strategist, social media associate, etc.

• You've done the resume/cover letter song n' dance, but need help positioning your skills and experience so your application rises to the top

• You know you should "network" but you're having trouble finding that elusive "inside track" (partly because just the word "networking" gives you the ick)

• You speak English

• You can do video calls at 8pm EST

A Few Things You’ll Learn

• How to optimize a resume & cover letter that you can confidently submit in 60 minutes or less (no matter your experience level)

• How to mine for open remote work roles (before they land on a job board)

• How to systematically research remote roles so you're 10x prepared in half the time

• How to authentically and ethically get the "insider track" for roles (without brand names or a large network)

• How to crush your interviews like a "natural" and land multiple job offers

Interested? Reply and I'll send you the details to lock in your spot.

P.S. What if you can’t make those dates.

I honestly don't know if/when I'll do this again. If you can make the dates, I recommend locking in your spot now.

If you can't, I'll start a waitlist.

🐟 3 Places To Find Remote Jobs (If You've Already Sent Out 100+ Resumes)

My friend Ramit said this all the time. He meant it about finding customers: figure out where they spend their time. And be there, too.

The idea applies to all aspects of life:

• 💗 Relationships. Looking for a partner? Do activities that interesting single people do.

• 💵 Money. Need to save & invest better? Spend time with friends who "figured it out."

• 🏋️ Health. Want to lose 10lbs? Go to gyms and healthier restaurants.

And it applies to jobs, too. Especially remote jobs.

Go where the jobs are.

😔 "I've Sent 100s Of Resumes... And Nothing"

I've been there.

It's a shitty feeling.

That pit in your stomach that won't go away. The weight wrapped around your shoulders, hanging off you with the force of a cartoon anvil, dragging you down.

You wonder: "What's wrong with me? "

The answer: Nothing.

But there might be something wrong with your approach.

When helping people land their next remote job, I go through a checklist. At the top:

(Would you find a checklist like this helpful? Reply back and LMK, I'll build one for you.)

Because if you've sent out 100 resumes and heard back nothing, then:

1/ Stop. Get feedback.

Who are good people to get feedback from?

• Mentors

• Former colleagues

• Professional friends

Ask them to look over your resume, cover letter, and emails.

If it's not working, iterate.

2/ You might be applying to the wrong companies.

If you're just applying to:

• Technology companies

• Fortune 500 companies

• Brand name companies

These might be the wrong companies right now.

❗️ "But These Companies Are Hiring! That's Where The Fish Are!"

True…

But it's also where everyone else is fishing.

If you're not having success, look for better fishing.

Where?

Three industries to consider:

• Private education and health services

• Professional and business services

• Government

My friend works in social services for Philadelphia. He recently switched from a traditional client-facing role to a remote role where he writes grants for more resources and funding.

He loves it. He gets to help his community (important to him) and dropoff his son each morning before school.

Finally, fish with local businesses.

Local, small businesses are desperate for good help. I can't tell you how many small business owners I hear complaining about how hard it is to find dependable talent.

And local business owners don't operate under the same constraints of big tech and big companies. Which means they are more open to remote work than these companies.

🎣 When Should You Look For Alternative Fishing?

I get it. Your "dream job" might be to work at one of these tech or Fortune 500 companies.

Respect.

There are times when you should hold out, and keep fishing where you are:

• You're optimizing your career around a very specific role or industry

• You have an emergency fund or second household income

• You're getting traction (just haven't closed yet)

But if you don't meet these criteria...

And you're starting to feel urgent about landing the next role...

Then go where the fish are.

Conclusion

That’s a wrap.

See you next week 👋

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Here are 3 more ways I can help you with remote work: