Remote Work Resources
What Is Remote Work?
Remote work is simply work done from a remote location - in other words, the work does not take place in a central business location. Remote work will incolve using communication methods such as email, chat, phone and video conferencing, as well as project management tools. (Source: The Remote Work Dictionary by Workplaceless)
Finding Remote Job Opportunities
Handshake
All currently-enrolled undergraduate, graduate and professional students, as well as alumni, have free access to Handshake. Handshake is the university's official job search board. When searching for jobs in Handshake, look for jobs with the word "Remote" in the title or description. Find more information about getting started in Handshake.
Handshake has also compiled a list of 500 employers who are currently hiring, whether for remote or in-person jobs. Explore these opportunities on the Handshake blog.
Articles About Finding Remote Work Opportunities
- How to Spot and Report Employment Fraud (Source: Buckeye Careers)
- The 25+ Best Sites for Finding Remote Work Online in 2020 (Source: Skillcrush)
- The 18 Best Remote Job Boards in 2020 (Source: CareerSideKick)
- Five Best Places to Find Remote Jobs (Source: Workplaceless)
- How to Get a Gig Job (Source: Indeed)
- 33 Companies Eager to Hire Amid COVID-19 (Source: GlassDoor)
- The 3 Must-Haves on Your Handshake Profile (Source: Handshake)
- 4 Tips on Writing Networking Emails (Source: Vault)
Free Webinars on Finding Remote Work
- How to Advance Your Job Search During the COVID-19 Crisis by Kate Utzschneider and Jill Huggett (Bridgepath Career Advisors, LLC)
- Managing Your Career (+Stress) During Coronavirus by Lauren McGoodwin (Career Contessa) and Belma McCaffery (Work Bigger)
Virtual Interviews
- How to Make a Good Impression in a Virtual Job Interview (Source: Handshake)
- Ace Your Virtual Interview with These Questions for the Recruiter (Source: Handshake)
- Landing a Job that Lets You Work from Home During the Pandemic (Source: LinkedIn)
- How to Find (and Land!) a Remote Job that is Perfect for You (Source: The Muse)
- How to Find and Get Hired for a Remote Job (Source: Zapier)
- Job Interview Tips in the Age of Social Distancing (Source: CareerBuilder)
- 4 Strategies on Nailing the Video Interview (Source: Vault)
Managing Remote Work and Professional Development
- 330 Tools for Remote Work (Source: Standuply)
- What You Really Need to Know About Remote Work (Source: Skillcrush)
- The Value of Working Remotely (Source: LinkedIn)
- Leading Virtual Meetings (Source: LinkedIn)
- Digital Body Language (Source: LinkedIn)
- Effective Virtual Presentations (Source: LinkedIn)
- Virtual Networking for Job Interviews (Source: LinkedIn)
- How To Boost Your Career While You Shelter In Place (Source: Vault)
- How to Run Great Remote Meetings (Source: GlassDoor)
- 9 Creative Ways to Stay Connected To Your Coworkers (Source: The Muse)
- 6 Tips for Working Remotely (Source: LinkedIn)
Need Help?
Buckeye Careers provides a unified career services support model available to all undergraduate, graduate and professional students. For additional help with any of these resources, please email careerquestions@osu.edu. You can also visit your college's career services office for further assistance.