The Remote Hive Podcast

Your job search approach can make or break your chances before you even apply. In this episode, I share the common job search mistakes remote job seekers need to avoid — from applying everywhere without a plan to relying only on big job boards. You’ll learn how to create a smarter, more focused search strategy that gets results. 101 Mistakes That Kill Your Remote Job Chances (and How to Avoid Them). https://theremotehive.com/join/

If you’re searching for a remote job, you’ve likely spent hours tweaking your resume, sending out applications, and networking on LinkedIn. What if the best opportunities come directly to you instead? That’s where headhunters come in. Check out our free guide to learn more about how to attract headhunters for remote jobs - we dig much more into this topic to help you open up new doors for your remote career.

In this episode, I talk about why is remote work dying in 2025? Yes, I am sad to report that the number of people working full-time from home is reducing year on year. I talk about why this is happening and what you can do to increase your chances of landing a remote job in 2025 and beyond. Sign up to my freeremote working newsletter here.

Rather than focusing all your time on remote job boards, spend some time to reach out and to companies you’d like to work for. The strategy I am going to talk through today will help you create remote job opportunities rather than waiting for your dream job to appear. Don’t forget to sign up to my free monthly remote working newsletter which is sent out to over 1000 remote job seekers.

The fierce competition and standing out require more than just a polished resume. Whether you’re looking for greater flexibility, a better work-life balance, or the freedom to work from anywhere. In this podcast episode, we offer practical advice you can implement immediately. The full transcript for this episode can be found in the article on how to get noticed for remote jobs.

Today, I woke up and needed to record this podcast episode. If you're subscribed to my podcast on any channel, please listen. It's an important message and only 2 minutes long. I hope this episode motivates and inspires you to live your best life.

This is a very short, off-the-cuff episode of the Remote Hive podcast. As a remote work coach, I ask a few questions before spending any time working with a client, and the response determines if I work with them or not. You can tell a lot about a person by a few thought-provoking questions, and it's easy enough to see if they're an action taker or not. What kind of remote job seeker are you? As mentioned in this episode, I have a free quick guide available to my email subscribers. It teaches you the essential tasks before applying for a remote job, and is meant as a compliment to your application process. All you have to do is subscribe to my free newsletter for remote job seekers, and once you confirm your email address, you'll be sent to download this and other free guides.

Sorry to hear you’re stuck in your remote job search. It can be frustrating when your efforts don’t yield the expected results. Do not give up, though; learning and improving each application you submit is vital. Job hunting can be long, especially when looking for something specific, like a remote role. It’s important not to lose heart. Keep applying and learning from any feedback you receive. Read this full guide if you are stuck in your remote job search - it goes into more detail and offers more strategies and ideas.

Remote Job Application Hacks: How to Stand Out in a Competitive Market Standing out is crucial when applying for a remote job due to the sheer volume of applicants competing for each position. As remote work has grown in popularity, it has attracted a diverse and highly skilled workforce worldwide, making the competition even more intense. By distinguishing yourself from other candidates, you increase your chances of getting noticed by potential employers, leading to more interviews and, ultimately, better job offers. Check out the Ultimate Remote Job Checklistpodcast notes

Throughout your career, you might have experience in two or more roles, and when applying for remote jobs in these roles, you save time by sending the same resume. You then find yourself getting frustrated because of the rejection emails or no response at all. This is an issue I have experienced myself because my career started off working in payroll to then progressed toward more technical roles. When I started searching for remote jobs, I used the same resume for every application, no matter what role I was applying for. Now, this is not an intelligent move. Firstly, applying for different roles adds complexity and time to the application process because you must tailor your resume to each job. I learned quickly that I needed to choose one role and focus on that for 3-6 months. It was easy; I chose Quality Assurance because it had a mix of skills I had experienced within previous roles. For many, though, the decision is more of a challenge. In this episode, I talk about how to decide which role to focus on when applying for a remote job. Check out the Remote Hive podcast show notes, as mentioned in the episode.

In this episode, we answer why I can't get a remote job? As well as delving into the common pitfalls many applicants face. Darren shares valuable insights and personal experiences to help you easily navigate the remote job market. Learn about remote job seekers' top mistakes and get actionable tips to set yourself apart from the competition. Tune in as he demystifies remote job applications and equips you with the tools to land your dream remote position. Don't miss this essential episode to nailing the remote job application process and jumpstarting your remote career! Ask a question, and I will answer in a future episode. Read my remote job guides to help you succeed.

Every Monday, the Remote Hive Podcast will be entering your ears! It's been a while since my last episode, and I am excited to be back and bringing you more great content. In this episode, I'll be answering a listener's question about remote job boards. Finding remote jobs can be challenging, especially if you're unsure where to look. From my experience working with remote job seekers, most focus their time on the big job boards and LinkedIn, but there are specific sites for remote jobs and even specific roles. Within the episode, I mentioned a few resources: Ask a question that I will answer in a future episode. https://theremotehive.com/ask/ Unveiling the Top Remote Job Boards to Land Your Next Work-From-Home Job in 2023 and Beyond https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/unveiling-top-remote-job-boards-land-your-next-2023-beyond-cronian/?trackingId=sQikfDgPTpK%2F9EUitT6R%2FQ%3D%3D Subscribe to my free weekly email called the Hive https://theremotehive.com/subscribe/ My goal with this podcast is to offer experienced advice and strategies to help you land a remote job. Every Monday, I will create a new episode that will be for 10-15 minutes long. It's a solo show, but I will add interviews once a month in the near future.

Something a little different this week. I sit down in my Seoul apartment and talk about the pros and cons of being a digital nomad. I hope this episode is thought provoking if you’re thinking about working remotely and travelling the world. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Hive email at https://theremotehive.com/subscribe/

In this episode, I go through a strategy that has worked for me and others when trying to secure a remote job. Most applicants will do the bare minimum but it’s your time to shine. Don’t forget to sign up to my free, weekly email called the Hive where I share more advice to help you find and land your perfect remote job. Sign up at https://theremotehive.com/subscribe/

In this episode I answer a popular question, why can’t I get a remote job? It’s a tough question to answer because there are many factors at play. I dig into a few of the reasons though. Please subscribe to my free email, the Hive where I help people secure a remote job so they can escape the office permanently. Subscribe at https://theremotehive.com/subscribe/

At the time of writing, it has been 7 years since I quit my office job to work remotely and travel. I secured 4 remote jobs with medium-sized companies to a Fortune 500 company during this time. Here’s what I learned from 7 years of applying for remote jobs.

In this episode of the Remote Hive podcast, I offer advice on how to make your cover letter stand out when applying for remote jobs in 2022. Listen to the end and do the exercise to improve your cover letter and increase your chances of getting interviews.

We’re getting ready to relaunch the Remote Hive Podcast at TRH Studios (my kitchen) and you need to listen to this podcast episode 😱

A raw and real episode where I talk why I suck at being an entrepreneur. You will fail. You will make mistakes but to be successful you have to learn. In this episode I share where I’ve gone wrong and offer some advice from my own experiences.

In this episode, Darren shares advice on how to make difficult decisions, based on his own experiences. Aged 38, he decided to quit his job and employer of 24 years to work remotely and travel. It was the biggest decision he has made in his life so far, and the tasks covered in the episode helped him make this decision. You can listen to more episodes at the Remote Hive podcast here.