U.S. workers have experienced a reckoning. March 2020, the month COVID-19 began shuttering businesses, was unprecedented and scary. For many Americans, it was also life-changing. Some lost friends or family to the pandemic, while others have suffered from the long-term effects of the virus.
Psychologists refer to such times as a “shock event.” Following a shock event, it’s natural for humans to reassess their lives, including what they do for a living. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly 4 million Americans quit their jobs in July. The same was true in April, May, and June. It appears that a mass exodus has begun, fueled by several issues. Some people are starting their own businesses, while others have lingering safety concerns related to the pandemic. And for some, making a big change is the only thing that feels right following such a life-altering event.
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Where to find remote positions
According to FlexJobs, the highest-ranked job search site for remote jobs in the U.S., 44% of people say they know at least one person who has quit their job or plans to quit because their employer is requiring them to return to the office. They still need ways to put money into their bank accounts, but desperately want to find a new way to earn a living.
If you’re among those hoping to become part of the remote workforce, FlexJobs has identified the 30 companies with the most remote job listings on their site this year. Its list is based on an analysis of over 57,000 companies between Jan. 1, 2021, and Aug. 31, 2021. All of these positions require no time in the office.
The top 30 remote employers are:
2. Twilio
3. CVS Health
5. eXp Realty
6. Anthem, Inc.
7. GitHub
9. Coinbase
10. Elastic
11. Alorica
12. Profit Factory
13. Planet Group
14. Verizon
15. HubSpot
16. NTT Group
17. Hopin
18. Pearson
19. Kaplan
20. Stride, Inc.
22. Parexel
26. SafeAuto
27. Tinuiti
29. CyraCom
Making the move to a remote job
If you’re considering applying for remote work, the career coaching team from FlexJobs offers three recommendations to make your resume stand out from the crowd.
1. Highlight remote experience
Emphasize any remote work you’ve done. For example, if you worked from home during the pandemic, let employers know that you understand how to work remotely. Let’s say you have been with a company for two years, and spent an entire year during the pandemic working from your home office. You can list your title on your resume, and declare it 50% remote work.
2. Gather all related experience
Working from home is not the only way to gain remote experience or hone the skills that make you an excellent remote employee. Let’s say you earned a degree or certification online, did volunteer work from home, or have worked from home on occasion. Integrate those experiences into your resume. It’s all about showing that you know what you’re getting yourself into, and have the tools to be a successful remote employee.
For example, your resume may include something like this: “Ran a local food bank remotely. Tasks included working with food providers like Harvesters, organizing volunteers, and setting schedules.” Even though working for a food bank may have nothing to do with the job you’re applying for, running the show from your home office illustrates that you know how to make a remote job work.
3. Build up your skills section
If you don’t have remote work experience, don’t worry. Somewhere on most resumes is a skills section. Use the skills section to include all the things about you that make you an ideal remote worker. For example, you might include attributes like “strong time management skills,” and “comfortable with all forms of communication.”
If your ideal job includes commuting no farther than down the hall, FlexJobs says there are plenty of employers looking for employees who’d like to work from home.
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