Due Diligence on Remote Jobs ??

Due Diligence on Remote Jobs ??

Most people want to work for a company that will trust, enable and invest in them.

If you've never worked remotely before, it’s hard to know what questions to ask to evaluate a remote employer.

As a lot of people are struggling to find a remote job, it’s tempting to just go for the first chance you get.

Please don't do that.

Just like any other job, doing due diligence on a company before signing a new job is really important.

Here's my tips on what to look for in a future employer:

  • A company that trusts you.
  • A purpose-driven company.
  • A company with a great culture.
  • A great leader that will support your growth.
  • A company that will encourage you to be yourself.
  • A company that will enable you to work from anywhere.
  • A company that is transparent with their people and their customers.
  • A company that cares more about your results than the hours you clock in.

To uncover the above, I recommend you ask questions about:

The company values.

The company culture.

What's leadership like?

Do they invest in their people?

Do they care about their people?

Speak to employees that have left.

Will they give you an onboarding?

Speak to employees that work there.

On average, how long do people stay there?

Ask questions about all of these things to see how they live up to them.

Another question that is very relevant to ask is how you will be measured in your role. You want to make sure you avoid companies that use remote tracking software.

Trust

Remote work starts with trust. That’s the foundation of it.

Employers should be focused on outcomes, not hours spent working.

So, in other words, this is a topic I would definitely bring up in an interview if I were you.

An interview is a two-way street.

And remember, be yourself, be curious about them, show that you’ve done your research (come prepared) and be ready to share your unique story with them.

You got this!

Cheers, Hanna


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Binh-Minh Do

Customer Service Representative with Notion expertise and content creation skills

2 年

As someone who is currently considering a remote job, your tips on evaluating a company's trust, culture, leadership, and investment in their employees really hit home for me. These are important considerations that I will definitely keep in mind as I continue my job search. Thank you for sharing your insights and experience.

Funke Shonekan

Freelance Senior Event Manager and Project Management Specialist| Certified Scrum Master | Managed Events and Projects across the UAE, UK, USA and Africa.

2 年

Thank you for sharing this insightful newsletter ??

Nabiil B.

Head of Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding - Talent Acquisition | Team Management | Project Management | Certified International Trainer & Coach | Member of Human Capital Institute (HCI) - Hiring Now !

2 年

Fascinating !

Viktor Hatfaludi

Let's get your deals unstuck! Book your free deal review (link in bio) | B2B Sales Consultant ?????? | ex-Bitrise (YC W17) from 3M to 22M

2 年

Loved the questions to delve into! Personally I like do the same for 3 pillars: 1. Can I make money there? 2. Do I see myself enjoying working there? (Most of what you covered help evaluate this) 3. Is there room for me to grow with the company as the org scales?

Jenny Pater

Coach to Leaders & Entrepreneurs Worldwide ?? I Former Ops Director @ Remote.com I Startup Founder I UK Lawyer I ICF ACC High Performance Coach

2 年

?? Hanna - It’s a great list of questions! One top tip from me is: Don’t be afraid to ask a follow question! If the answer doesn’t seems a bit surface, it’s ok to dig deeper ??

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