If you’re searching for a remote job, you’ve likely spent hours tweaking your resume, sending out applications, and networking on LinkedIn. What if the best opportunities come directly to you instead?

That’s where headhunters come in.

Check out our free guide to learn more about how to attract headhunters for remote jobs - we dig much more into this topic to help you open up new doors for your remote career.

In this episode, I talk about why is remote work dying in 2025? Yes, I am sad to report that the number of people working full-time from home is reducing year on year. I talk about why this is happening and what you can do to increase your chances of landing a remote job in 2025 and beyond. Sign up to my freeremote working newsletter here.

Rather than focusing all your time on remote job boards, spend some time to reach out and to companies you’d like to work for. The strategy I am going to talk through today will help you create remote job opportunities rather than waiting for your dream job to appear. Don’t forget to sign up to my free monthly remote working newsletter which is sent out to over 1000 remote job seekers.

The fierce competition and standing out require more than just a polished resume. Whether you’re looking for greater flexibility, a better work-life balance, or the freedom to work from anywhere. In this podcast episode, we offer practical advice you can implement immediately.

The full transcript for this episode can be found in the article on how to get noticed for remote jobs.

Today, I woke up and needed to record this podcast episode. If you're subscribed to my podcast on any channel, please listen. It's an important message and only 2 minutes long. I hope this episode motivates and inspires you to live your best life.

This is a very short, off-the-cuff episode of the Remote Hive podcast. As a remote work coach, I ask a few questions before spending any time working with a client, and the response determines if I work with them or not. You can tell a lot about a person by a few thought-provoking questions, and it's easy enough to see if they're an action taker or not.

What kind of remote job seeker are you?

As mentioned in this episode, I have a free quick guide available to my email subscribers. It teaches you the essential tasks before applying for a remote job, and is meant as a compliment to your application process.

All you have to do is subscribe to my free newsletter for remote job seekers, and once you confirm your email address, you'll be sent to download this and other free guides.

Sorry to hear you’re stuck in your remote job search. It can be frustrating when your efforts don’t yield the expected results. Do not give up, though; learning and improving each application you submit is vital.

Job hunting can be long, especially when looking for something specific, like a remote role. It’s important not to lose heart. Keep applying and learning from any feedback you receive.

Read this full guide if you are stuck in your remote job search - it goes into more detail and offers more strategies and ideas.

Remote Job Application Hacks: How to Stand Out in a Competitive Market

Standing out is crucial when applying for a remote job due to the sheer volume of applicants competing for each position. As remote work has grown in popularity, it has attracted a diverse and highly skilled workforce worldwide, making the competition even more intense. By distinguishing yourself from other candidates, you increase your chances of getting noticed by potential employers, leading to more interviews and, ultimately, better job offers.

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