Land Your Dream Remote Job: How to Stand Out & Get Hired | Work It Like A Mum

Remote work isn't dead. But the game has changed.

If you've been applying to remote roles and getting crickets, you're not alone. Fewer roles are advertised publicly. Competition is fiercer. And the old "spray and pray" application method? It's not working.

Michelle Coulson, founder of Remote Rebellion, recently sat down with the Work It Like a Mum podcast to break down what's actually happening in the remote job market right now - and how to navigate it successfully.

The Remote Work Paradox

Demand for remote roles is still sky-high. But if you're scrolling LinkedIn or Indeed, it doesn't feel that way. The number of advertised remote positions has shrunk.

Does that mean remote jobs are impossible to get? Not even close.

The jobs are there - they're just not being advertised the way they used to be. And if you're still relying solely on job boards, you're fishing in an empty pond.

The Network Effect

Here's the stat that should change your entire strategy: a massive percentage of remote roles are filled before they're ever posted publicly.

Not because the system is rigged. Because relationships beat resumes.

Michelle explains why networking beats mass applying every single time - and how to build the kind of visibility that gets you in the room before the job board even knows there's an opening.

Why Established Professionals Have the Edge

If you're a senior professional, you might feel like the remote work wave passed you by. Actually, you're in a better position than you think.

Michelle reveals why established professionals often have a significant advantage in landing remote roles - and how to leverage your experience to stand out.

The Bottom Line

Remote roles are competitive. But they're not impossible.

Blind applications aren't enough anymore. Visibility matters. Relationships matter. And understanding how the market actually works is the difference between months of frustration and a role that changes your life.

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