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🔍 Find remote jobs: 5 secret sites + tips for applying

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“How do I find a remote job?”

This is the #1 question we get asked.

So I’ve compiled a list of places where you can find remote work (some with visa sponsorship), along with tips on how to land a remote job.

Psst: looking for an entry-level internship? Scroll to the bottom of this email for your action item.

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1. Simply Hired

SimplyHired job board screenshot

Pros

  • Can see salary

  • Filter by visa sponsorships (but sometimes companies say “you need visa sponsorship” without offering to sponsor you - so read the job description carefully)

  • Can see company ratings

Cons

  • Not all postings are for tech jobs

  • Can’t easily find when the job was posted (if it’s outdated)

Tips

  • Apply even if you don’t meet all the degree requirements - amaze them with your project experience instead! Show off the portfolio project you created with an EntryLevel program

2. Jooble.org

Jooble job board screenshot

Pros

  • Can see salary

  • Can filter by date of posting

  • Can filter by work experience → internship

Cons

  • Not all postings are for non-coding jobs (a lot are for software engineers)

  • You have to apply for the job through an external link

Tips

  • Even if you’re not a software engineer, follow the company on social media if you like them! Then you can stay updated if they post a job in the future that’s more aligned with your goals (this is actually how I got my job)

Here’s an example of a job posting I found on Jooble.

Why you'll love working here: work-life package, relocation package including visa and legal support, relocation bonus

This company even said “skip writing cover letters. Tell us about your most passionate personal project” which is the perfect opportunity to share your EntryLevel portfolio project.

Note: this job was posted more than 2 months ago.

3. Landing.jobs

Landing Jobs job board screenshot

Pros

  • Can see salary

  • Can filter by “Fully remote - Global”

  • Can filter by experience level

  • Can see the average hiring process

  • Can find jobs just for contractors (instead of full-time hires)

  • Referral bonuses available

  • Match you up with jobs after you fill in your profile details

Cons

  • Not all postings are for non-coding jobs (a lot are for software engineers)

  • You have to sign up to apply for jobs - however, I signed up to test it and it’s completely free and super easy (just upload resume and skills)

Tips

  • Do some research for your salary expectations and learn how to negotiate your salary - some of the job postings here ask you for your salary expectations upfront

4. VanHack

VanHack job board screenshot

Pros

  • Can see when job was posted

  • Can filter by remote or relocation

  • Some jobs share salary ranges

  • Referral bonuses available

  • You can see if the company has already hired other employees through VanHack before

  • VanHack has events with more opportunities

Cons

  • Most postings available are not entry-level

  • Not all postings are for non-coding jobs (a lot are for software engineers)

  • You have to sign up to apply for jobs

Tips

  • Search for your target role (senior level) and see what the requirements are. That’s your guideline for what you need to learn and the experience you want to get in the next few years

Here’s an example job posting I found for Senior Product Managers on VanHack.

Responsibilities and requirements for a senior product manager job posting

After reading this job posting, maybe you’ll create a plan like:

  • Get experience with cross-team collaboration

  • Learn user interface/user experience (UI/UX) design

  • Understand Scrum

  • Learn about the product lifecycle

  • Get experience working and communicating with developers

5. Other job boards

There are more websites you can use to find remote jobs - but these websites are very well-known or obvious, like:

You can find the full list here - one of our previous students used it to successfully land a remote job: https://www.entrylevel.net/interviews/getting-a-remote-job-michaels-story

Getting a remote job: Michael's story. Picture of Michael.

Psst: if you listened to his interview or read the transcript, you’ll find amazing job search tips like:

  • Brag about the badges on your EntryLevel certificate

  • Use your portfolio project to land the job

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