The pandemic is expected to continue beyond 2021. We have to accept the fact that the work from home revolution is here to stay. If you are looking for a job right now, it may be better to aim for one that allows you to work from the comforts of your home.
Here at FilipinoIncome.com, we want you to succeed in finding a high-paying work-from-home job. To guide you in your job search journey, here is a general tutorial on what you may need to get hired by an international company hiring remotely:
Step 1: Look for a job listing that fits your skills
Visit FilipinoIncome.com and other job listing websites every day until you find a job listing that fits your skills and experience. We make sure that all the listings on this website accept international applicants. All of them are remote, meaning, you can work from the comforts of your home.
You may also want to check if the employer has specified the internet speed and computer specifications.
Step 2: Take note of their hiring process
If you have found a job that’s right for you, take note of their hiring process. If they have some special instructions, they may mention this in the listing.
If they have no instructions, the process usually goes something like this:
1 You Apply
2 First Interview
3 Second Interview
4 Test, problem
5 You’re hired! (or not)
Step 3: Beef Up your LinkedIn profile
LinkedIn is the social network of choice of HR recruiters. Having a complete LinkedIn profile helps with visibility. If you apply for a job and the company wants to hire you, the first thing that their HR team will do is to check your profile. It will help if you have connections in LinkedIn who are also working in the industry where you want to be.
You also want to complete your work experience section. This is one of the primary areas of focus of the recruiter when vetting your application.
Step 4: Make your LinkedIn Profile match your resume details
Next is your resume. You may want to create this at the same time as your LinkedIn profile so that their details match.
The information in your resume should fit the requirements of your target job. If you want to apply for a job in an e-commerce company, you may want to highlight your work experience in this field. These details should also be visible in your LinkedIn profile.
Also, make sure that you have your updated contact information in your resume. Your email is the most important contact detail if you are applying to an international company.
Step 5: Submit the application form
Most companies will have a form that they will ask you to fill out. They may also ask you to upload your resume and a cover letter. The cover letter states your interest in the job. In this letter, try your best to convince them that you are the best person for the job.
Note: Some application forms ask you to add a link to a video. This is the standard for international applications. Just create a short video with your phone, post it on YouTube (unlisted), and add the link to the unlisted YouTube video in the field.
Step 6: Wait for the company to contact you
After the application, the company should contact you if they see that you are a promising applicant. In their email or text message, they should give you the schedule of your interviews and other activities.
Step 7: Do the required task
Most of the time, the employer will ask you to do a set of tasks. These tasks are usually related to the nature of the job. For example, if you are a programmer, you could expect a coding problem. If you are a copywriter, you may expect that you will be asked to write a copy. If you are a customer service representative, they may ask you to do an actual call. This is the standard of international hiring.
If you do the final task properly, you may be hired. If you are competing with other applicants, the employer may choose among you based on your performance in the tasks and the interviews. Please note that most international companies also consider how your personality would fit in the company culture. So, try to show your best personality while doing the interviews.
We hope that this helped. If you can think of other tips that may be helpful to your other job seekers, please feel free to post them in the comments below.