WFH - The First Step: Assessing Your Current Situation
Before you start your search for the perfect work from home job, it's important to take a step back and assess your current situation.
This includes evaluating your current role, team, boss, company, and industry.
It's also important to take a look at your resume and see how it stacks up against the type of work from home job you have in mind.
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To start, make a list of your current job responsibilities and skills. Then, compare this list to the job description of your ideal work from home job.
Look for any gaps in your experience or skills that you need to address in order to be a competitive candidate.
Next, consider the type of work environment you are currently in. Do you work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment or a more relaxed, slower-paced environment?
This will give you an idea of what type of company culture you may be looking for in a future employer.
Finally, take a look at the industry you are currently in and consider if it is a good match for your long-term career goals. I
f it's not, then you may need to consider switching industries in order to find a work from home job that aligns with your career aspirations.
By taking the time to assess your current situation, you'll have a better understanding of what you need to do in order to successfully make the transition to a work from home job. With this information, you'll be better equipped to create a roadmap for your job search and make informed decisions about the next steps to take."
With the rise of remote work due to the pandemic, many people have found themselves seeking out new work-from-home opportunities, either because they are looking to make a change from their current role or because they have been forced to work from home and now want to make it a permanent arrangement.
However, not all work-from-home opportunities are created equal, and it’s important to understand how to match your own credibility with the right opportunity in order to achieve success in a remote work setting.
Explanation of the 5 Criteria Used to Grade Work-from-Home Opportunities and Individual Credibility
To help job seekers make the right match between their own skills and a work-from-home opportunity, we’ve created a 5-criteria system to grade both the opportunity and the individual. The five criteria used to grade work-from-home opportunities are:
- Role
- Industry
- Company
- Boss
- Team
The five criteria used to grade an individual’s credibility are:
- Knowledge
- Skills/Tools
- Experience
- Results
- Referral
By using these criteria, job seekers can quickly get a sense of where they stand in terms of the work-from-home opportunity they are considering, and what they need to do to level up in order to make themselves a stronger candidate for the role.
The Importance of Finding a Match Between the Two
The goal of matching work-from-home opportunities with individual credibility is to ensure that the job seeker is able to achieve success in their remote work setting. When a good match is found, the individual is able to bring their best skills and experience to the table, while also having the support and resources they need to succeed in the role.
On the other hand, when there is a mismatch between the opportunity and the individual’s credibility, the job seeker is likely to face challenges and obstacles that will prevent them from being able to perform at their best. This can lead to a lack of job satisfaction, low productivity, and a greater likelihood of quitting the role.
In conclusion, by taking the time to match work-from-home opportunities with individual credibility, job seekers can increase their chances of success in a remote work setting and build a fulfilling and successful career in their chosen field.
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Ryan Kay
Helping people get the career of their dreams!
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