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Are you "under qualified" for remote jobs? 4 ways to know if you should apply for a digital nomad job | Ep 87

Are you "under qualified" for remote jobs? 4 ways to know if you should apply for a digital nomad job | Ep 87

FromDigital Nomad Experts - Beach Commute


Are you "under qualified" for remote jobs? 4 ways to know if you should apply for a digital nomad job | Ep 87

FromDigital Nomad Experts - Beach Commute

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Length:
57 minutes
Released:
Mar 13, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Do you ever look at a job listing and think "I'm not 100% qualified to apply for this job, so I'm just going to pass?"
After analyzing the results of our community survey, it turns out that this type thought process is EXTREMELY common. Unless folks feel like they fully satisfy every one of the job listing's "desired qualifications", they won't even apply.
But here is the secret directly from Jeff and Diego who have created job listings, and hired dozens of people: We fully know that the person with these ideal qualifications don’t exist.
When we create a job listing, we are creating the ideal employee (like a build-a-bear) fully knowing that this “ideal” candidate doesn’t exist.
We’re just looking for someone who has SOME of thee skills.
Listen in to learn exactly when it’s appropriate to apply for a job.
We will tell you:

How much experience you need versus what’s listed in the job listing
Which types of skills you can learn (and still apply for the job) versus which skills you absolutely need before applying.
What soft skills employers are looking for and how to know if you have them.
Intangible personality traits that will help you get the job even if you’re not fully qualified for a job.
Understanding culture fit and how important it is to employers' decision making when hiring. 

Speaking of finding an ideal job for a new digital nomad, make sure you check out our Remote Travel Jobs Daily! We send out 2 hand-chosen travel jobs per day (40 jobs per month). Cut out the struggle of searching through dozens of job boards and let us help you find the perfect digital nomad job. 
Released:
Mar 13, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Whether you are currently a digital nomad or aspiring to become one, this is the podcast for you. We talk all things remote work and travel with fascinating guests from all types of backgrounds. We talk about how to become a digital nomad, how to optimize your experience as a current digital nomad, and top travel destinations and personal experiences. We talk with guests who have traveled to nearly every corner of the planet. Get ready to be inspired to travel full-time as you chat with your three new fully-remote friends: Jeff, Marisa, and Diego. Contact: hello@beachcommute.com