January 17, 2025 | 16 Job Market Hacks and Top Remote Job Postings Inside

This week’s remote jobseeker newsletter is packed with essential resources to help you take charge of your professional journey. Dive into our self-paced job market hacks career course, explore exciting vacancies with top Employer Partners, and get insider tips on optimizing your LinkedIn profile for remote job success. Plus, don’t miss our upcoming webinar on decoding remote job descriptions. Stay ahead in the remote work world with our curated insights and expert advice!

Competitive job markets call for fine-tuned job search strategies. To help, we designed a free self-paced career course that will empower you with the tools and techniques necessary to stand out among other candidates.

With this course, which includes 160 minutes of content, 5 resource downloads, and 7 instructional videos, you'll learn how to set your expectations about your job search, tailor your resume and cover letter for maximum impact, and navigate complex hiring processes. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this course will provide you with actionable insights and practical advice to help you secure the job you desire, even in the toughest market conditions.

Log in to your free Virtual Vocations account to access our "16 Expert Hacks to Breakthrough in a Tough Job Market" course and plan the next step in your remote career.

Here's Your List of Employer Partners Hiring This Week!

We are pleased to welcome LXT as the newest member of our Employer Partner Program! LXT, a software development company, is looking for a Remote 3D Scanning Participant with iPhones to participate in a unique project involving the 3D scanning of various objects. The company is also searching for a Remote Spanish Document Collector to submit authentic emails, email attachments, and text messages for a study to gather a diverse set of communications related to travel and events. 

Check out this list of January job openings, which you can apply to immediately:

• Executive Search Recruiter
• Data Analyst Consultant
• Bilingual Spanish Customer Service Representative
• Educational Sales Consultant
• Full-Time or Part-Time Executive Assistant
• And more from our valued Employer Partners!

(Jobs featured in this week's Employer Alert were posted by employers within the last seven days.)

Click here to view this week's Employer Alert.

REMOTE WORK REPORT

Top 100 Companies to Watch for Fully Remote Jobs in 2025

Virtual Vocations shared 228,072 vetted remote job postings to our job board in 2024; this is a 7% increase in available fully remote jobs compared to openings posted during 2023.

Our comprehensive list of the 100 best companies to watch showcases businesses and organizations that are highly likely to hire for fully remote positions throughout the year. It’s an invaluable resource for jobseekers seeking 100% virtual roles that will allow you to work entirely from home without the need for on-site office days or business travel. Click here to read the full report!

LINKEDIN PROFILE HELP

Expert LinkedIn Profile Tips to Supercharge Your Remote Job Search

Dreaming of landing the perfect remote job? Your LinkedIn profile can be your secret weapon for standing out to recruiters and hiring managers.

With a few smart tweaks, you can turn it into a powerful tool that attracts the right opportunities. To give you a head start, we’re sharing simple LinkedIn profile tips and job search strategies that actually work. From crafting an eye-catching headline to showcasing your skills, we have everything you need to make your LinkedIn profile shine. Click here to read the article.

NEXT WEEK: LARGE GROUP CAREER COACHING

Wednesday, January 22

Learn to Read Remote Job Descriptions and Get Noticed by Recruiters

Do you know how to read a remote job description the right way? Join our upcoming automated webinar, "Reading Remote Job Descriptions," to learn how to decode job postings, identify key details, and align your application with what employers want.

In this 40-minute session, you’ll discover:

• The core components of remote job descriptions and how to use them.
• Strategies for identifying critical keywords to improve your ATS ranking.
• Tips for spotting red flags in job postings.
• How to tailor your resume and cover letter to align with job requirements.
• Techniques for deciding if a job is the right fit for your goals.

This webinar is set for Wednesday, January 22 at 1:00 p.m. EST / 12:00 p.m. CST. Don’t miss it! Click here to register and save your spot!

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