In addition to this entire resource, I just wanted to create a single document/sheet which you can reference when you get started on the journey of getting your first remote job.

This content page goes through all the different steps you need to take to land a remote role.

This section will give you a cursory overview of each step in the process. However, if you want to learn more in-depth about each step, you can visit the appropriate section in the remote knowledge base here.

You can use the link below to duplicate this page into your Notion and make changes to the databases and resources below as you see fit.

Link: https://kevinmark.notion.site/Get-your-first-remote-role-Detailed-overview-3e7911d2bcbb4452904b8bd546758a4c

1. Learn an in-demand skill that companies hire remotely for

The first step you need to take to get started on the process of getting a remote role is to learn an in-demand skill that companies are hiring for remotely.

Make sure that the skills you learn can be performed from anywhere in the world and that you need not be physically present to perform your day-to-day tasks. This will help you filter out skills that will require you to work in-office and prevent you from getting paid a salary in your local currency (which is generally lower than developed country compensation/salary).

In-demand remote jobs

The major broad fields that I would recommend are:

  1. Code - Frontend, backend, full stack, cloud, DevOps, SysAdmin, etc.
  2. Product - Product Marketer, product designer, etc.
  3. Marketing - Advertising, content, SEO, Social media, etc. (You can check out our marketing resource here.)
  4. UI/UX design - Graphic designer, UI designer, Product designer, etc. (You can check out our design resource here.)

Salary ranges for remote roles - stats