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gettyWith more workers desiring full-time remote work and companies aiming to increase in-office presence, it’s increasingly challenging to stand out for remote positions and competitive pay.
Keith Spencer, Career Expert at FlexJobs highlights that “In today’s competitive remote job market, it’s important to take an intentional and strategic approach throughout your job search in order to stand out from other candidates. Begin by identifying and targeting roles closely aligned with your skills and experience. Then, research companies that hire for those types of roles and have a strong remote work culture.”
FlexJobs compiled the list by analyzing its database and identifying the fully remote roles companies have been hiring for most between February 1 and July 30, 2024, and pay an average of $100K or more, according to Payscale.
Top 10 In-Demand Fully Remote Jobs with $100K+ Salaries
1. Senior Customer Success Manager ($101,184)
2. Account Director ($104,053)
3. Senior Marketing Manager ($107,438)
4. Director, Business Development ($114,579)
5. Machine Learning Engineer ($119,111)
6. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner ($120,469)
7. Sales Director ($120,540)
8. Senior Software Engineer ($127,857)
9. Senior Product Manager ($133,060)
10. Cyber Security Manager ($136,977)
How to Maximize the Visibility of your Resume
Spencer also recommends tailoring your resume and cover letter to each job by emphasizing your most relevant and impactful abilities and accomplishments, incorporating quantifiable metrics.
Optimizing your resume for an applicant tracking system (ATS) is also essential, as recruiters use this to automate the recruitment process.
To improve your chances of passing through an ATS, it’s important to:
- Use keywords from the job description in your resume.
- Format your resume in a simple, ATS-friendly layout (e.g., avoid complex designs, images, and tables).
- Include relevant skills and qualifications prominently to match the ATS screening criteria.
How to Stand Out in Remote Job Interviews
Make sure you prepare for the interviews thoroughly. Spencer highlights the importance of “studying the job description and anticipating questions specific to the role and how you will perform the job as a remote employee. It can be particularly helpful to conduct a mock interview, ideally with someone with remote hiring experience, or even leverage AI tools to review potential role-specific questions. It’s also beneficial to think about the stories and examples from your experience that you might want to share during an interview. Talk about your most relevant and applicable traits, abilities, and successes demonstrating how well you can perform the job, especially when operating in a remote environment.”
Connect to the interview at least 10 minutes early to familiarize yourself with the platform you will be using for the connection. Finally, after the interview, send a personalized thank-you email expressing your continued interest in the position and explaining why you are the best candidate for the job.
Meeting regularly with a career coach while job hunting offers significant benefits. A coach provides personalized guidance, helping you refine your resume, improve interview skills, and strategize your job search. Regular sessions ensure accountability, keeping you focused and motivated.
Landing a remote job that pays $100K+ requires a combination of the right skills, experience, and strategy. By focusing on in-demand roles and following the tips outlined above and meeting regularly with your career coach, you can position yourself for success in the remote job market.