Top Qualities Required For A Remote Job Offer

By siliconindia  |   Monday, 19 December 2016, 18:31 IST
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BENGALURU: As you already realize the amazing benefits of working from remote/home, it’s completely up to you how to grab the opportunity for all the flexibility and freedom you want. However, remote jobs require a particular set of skills through which you’ll be able to earn a living from your living room regardless of what kind of job it is.



Covering most variety in nature job openings, tech industry takes the lead to have the best of it. There are some jobs that you can get with only basic tech skills. Still, mastering any tech skills will project you as a more qualified and suitable candidate. Lastly, just update your skills on the resume and start looking for a remote job.



 Digital communications skills



Very much close in sense to ‘good communication skills," this skill is more specialized in the ability to manage emails and chats convo in a timely fashion. It includes quality of being able to communicate efficiently and not end up misinterpreting any info. Your job might require video calls, conference callings with your team. You might need to create reports, share critical data with the people who need that info.



Time management skills



Managing time in offices is sort of automatic and you’ll be noticed if you're still sticking your butt to the seat past 6. Working remotely is like giving self a lot of space from peers and people. One of the biggest perks of a ton of remote jobs is when you prefer to take a long lunch on Thursday and join your favorite yoga class, you can. All you need is to manage your time around those engagements.



 Proactiveness



Your boss won’t be around you to notice how you are doing on your current project but, being proactive would allow you to work with complete energy and mindfulness. Active and open mind help in coming up with fresh new ideas, which are appreciated in any work environment, but even more so for a remote job.



Being able to prioritize



Every task is important, but being able to prioritize those tasks is the chance to stand out with your performance as a remote worker. Analyze and finish the most important task, which becomes easy when you're doing more solo work. While working with a team, responsibility is greater as you don’t wish to become a blocker for others, holding up their work.



Here are some skills that can give you more remote job possibilities: HTML and CSS, Wordpress and PHP, UX design, Data analysis, Writing/ Blog posting, and many others.



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