The Remote Hive Podcast

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. Check out the Ultimate Remote Job Checklist and get a 50% discount. Read this episode's podcast notes and learn more.

Throughout your career, you might have experience in two or more roles, and when applying for remote jobs in these roles, you save time by sending the same resume. You then find yourself getting frustrated because of the rejection emails or no response at all. This is an issue I have experienced myself because my career started off working in payroll to then progressed toward more technical roles.  When I started searching for remote jobs, I used the same resume for every application, no matter what role I was applying for. Now, this is not an intelligent move.  Firstly, applying for different roles adds complexity and time to the application process because you must tailor your resume to each job. I learned quickly that I needed to choose one role and focus on that for 3-6 months. It was easy; I chose Quality Assurance because it had a mix of skills I had experienced within previous roles. For many, though, the decision is more of a challenge.  In this episode, I talk about how to decide which role to focus on when applying for a remote job. Check out the Remote Hive podcast show notes, as mentioned in the episode.

In this episode, we answer why I can't get a remote job? As well as delving into the common pitfalls many applicants face. Darren shares valuable insights and personal experiences to help you easily navigate the remote job market. Learn about remote job seekers' top mistakes and get actionable tips to set yourself apart from the competition. Tune in as he demystifies remote job applications and equips you with the tools to land your dream remote position. Don't miss this essential episode to nailing the remote job application process and jumpstarting your remote career! Ask a question, and I will answer in a future episode. Read my remote job guides to help you succeed.

Every Monday, the Remote Hive Podcast will be entering your ears! It's been a while since my last episode, and I am excited to be back and bringing you more great content. In this episode, I'll be answering a listener's question about remote job boards. Finding remote jobs can be challenging, especially if you're unsure where to look. From my experience working with remote job seekers, most focus their time on the big job boards and LinkedIn, but there are specific sites for remote jobs and even specific roles. Within the episode, I mentioned a few resources: Ask a question that I will answer in a future episode. https://theremotehive.com/ask/ Unveiling the Top Remote Job Boards to Land Your Next Work-From-Home Job in 2023 and Beyond https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/unveiling-top-remote-job-boards-land-your-next-2023-beyond-cronian/?trackingId=sQikfDgPTpK%2F9EUitT6R%2FQ%3D%3D Subscribe to my free weekly email called the Hive https://theremotehive.com/subscribe/ My goal with this podcast is to offer experienced advice and strategies to help you land a remote job. Every Monday, I will create a new episode that will be for 10-15 minutes long. It's a solo show, but I will add interviews once a month in the near future.

Something a little different this week. I sit down in my Seoul apartment and talk about the pros and cons of being a digital nomad. I hope this episode is thought provoking if you’re thinking about working remotely and travelling the world. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Hive email at https://theremotehive.com/subscribe/

In this episode, I go through a strategy that has worked for me and others when trying to secure a remote job. Most applicants will do the bare minimum but it’s your time to shine. Don’t forget to sign up to my free, weekly email called the Hive where I share more advice to help you find and land your perfect remote job. Sign up at https://theremotehive.com/subscribe/

In this episode I answer a popular question, why can’t I get a remote job? It’s a tough question to answer because there are many factors at play. I dig into a few of the reasons though. Please subscribe to my free email, the Hive where I help people secure a remote job so they can escape the office permanently. Subscribe at https://theremotehive.com/subscribe/

At the time of writing, it has been 7 years since I quit my office job to work remotely and travel. I secured 4 remote jobs with medium-sized companies to a Fortune 500 company during this time. Here’s what I learned from 7 years of applying for remote jobs.

In this episode of the Remote Hive podcast, I offer advice on how to make your cover letter stand out when applying for remote jobs in 2022. Listen to the end and do the exercise to improve your cover letter and increase your chances of getting interviews.

In this episode, Darren shares advice on how to make difficult decisions, based on his own experiences.  Aged 38, he decided to quit his job and employer of 24 years to work remotely and travel. It was the biggest decision he has made in his life so far, and the tasks covered in the episode helped him make this decision. You can listen to more episodes at the Remote Hive podcast here.  

In this episode of the Remote Hive podcast, Darren shares his experiences with dealing with the fear of failure both in life and on remote job interviews. Sit down, and listen to his stories and coaching a listener who is struggling in interviews.  Visualise any negative outcomes from the interview and write them down. When you read your fears down, it helps to tackle them head on.

Millions of people are working from home for the very first time due to the Covid-19 pandemic. It is important to keep yourself motivated and productive while working from home.  There are many distractions that will stop you from working and when you are working in isolation it can be difficult to focus on the work and instead procrastinate.  Within the show notes for the Remote Hive Podcast, you will find all of the links mentioned in this show. 

In this episode of the Remote Hive podcast, I share the Pros & Cons of Remote Contracting Jobs Vs Freelancing.  You might be surprised to learn that when I quit my job and employer of 24 years, the thought of contracting was not in my plans. Initially, I thought I would just freelance for different companies and do this while travelling.  It wasn’t until a friend reached out to me about an opportunity with a US company that I discovered how common this was.  

In this episode of  the Remote Hive Podcast, Darren answers 10 common remote working questions that are asked by coaching clients and readers. Transitioning from working in the office to remote work runs smoother when you are informed. Often the biggest challenge is knowing how to get started and these are common questions asked. Whether you are looking to continue as an employee, but work from home, or, your focus is on working with freelance clients, these questions will help you get started and become a successful remote worker.

Having applied for numerous remote jobs and also coaching clients, these are the more common reasons why you are not getting a remote job. These are the mistakes that many people make.  The fact is most applicants do the bear minimum to apply for a job and you need to put more effort in and stand out to increase your chances of being successful. The show notes for this episode can be found on the Remote Hive podcast page

In this episode, Darren shares his experiences dealing with health and money as a digital nomad.  He shares what you need to know and think about before quitting your job to work remotely and travel.  Darren also answers the popular question about tax and healthcare while travelling around the world. You can find links to all of the resources in the episode on the Remote Work show notes on the website. 

Before you think about business names, creating a website, or, how you are going to make money, these are 3 must do tasks. Don’t do these tasks and your business will fail. Why? Your audience should be in the front of your mind whenever you make any decisions on your business. All of these tasks will help you get started creating your business plan and thinking about how you are going to attract an audience. In this episode of the Remote Hive Podcast, Darren shares his three must do tasks to complete before starting an online business.