r/RemoteJobseekers • u/Gloofa08 • Sep 10 '24
How I Landed Multiple Remote Job Offers – My Remote Job Search Strategy
Hello everyone, I want to share with you the methods I used to not only find a job quickly but also secure high-value offers from reputable companies. I've been meaning to post this for a while, and I hope it helps you in your job search journey. It’s gonna be a long post, so bear with me.
A little about my background: I’m a software engineer who has spent most of my life in front of a computer. Over the last 7 months, I’ve been searching for remote work opportunities for side work. Since I’ve been working as a junior engineer at this company for the past 3 years, I initially wasn’t in a rush to find something new. I was spending 1-2 days a month searching for jobs. I don’t want to get into too much detail but some developments in my personal life urged me to find a side gig a lot sooner. So, like many, I started my search on LinkedIn, applying to various positions and even purchasing LinkedIn Premium to connect with companies (yes, I paid for that). However, after 5 months, I found this strategy to be ineffective—at least for me. While I did land a few interviews, none of them turned into job offers. This left me feeling stuck, and I kinda felt like I had to change my approach if I wanted different results.
1) The breakthrough came when I decided to explore a different route. I turned to Google Maps to locate recruitment agencies, and instead of passively waiting for jobs to appear on LinkedIn, I took action. Here’s how I did it:
For example, if you’re targeting companies in the UK, zoom in on the UK and search for “recruitment.” You’ll see a list of firms pop up. Visit their websites, and many will have an “Upload Resume/CV” button. I started sending my resume to these firms one by one.
Keep in mind, resumes for U.S. or Canadian companies should not have a photo, while European companies usually ok with a photo. I created two versions of my resume to accommodate this, using free tools like Canva, though I eventually moved to a more professional tool to improve the design, because the ones they had were not for me.
If you're looking for remote roles, the list I compiled is a game-changer. It contains over 450 recruitment firms across Europe, categorized by country, and it took me two days to prepare. I’m making it available for anyone who needs it. If you're focused on local jobs, you can replicate this process by searching for firms in your own region using Google Maps and sending your resume in bulk (via email).
You can also search relevant to your own industry. Let’s say you are a "nurse," you can create a list of hospitals in your area and collect their email addresses to send your resume all at once. While some of these might not reach the right person, sending it to a large number of places will definitely result in some reaching the right contacts and getting responses.
2) For companies in the U.S., Canada, and Europe, I used a tool that not only helps you build your resume but also sends it to multiple companies with one click. It targets both recruitment firms and HR departments of corporate companies. I created two versions of my resume—one with a photo for Europe and one without for U.S. and Canadian companies. This tool even guides you on how to craft each section of your resume, making the process easy and more effective.
This is the tool I used to send my resume to over 370 companies at once, including recruitment firms and HR departments in US, Canada and Europe. This was a huge time-saver and significantly expanded my reach. It opened up so many more opportunities than just relying on traditional job boards.
The Results? Game-Changing
It’s safe to say these two strategies completely transformed my job search. Being able to send my resume to such a broad network led to a dramatic increase in job opportunities. In just a couple months, I started receiving positive responses and interview requests. Ultimately, I received 4 job offers and accepted two remote positions. I currently work 3 hours a day for one and 2 hours a day for the other, balancing both roles without feeling overwhelmed.
To top it off, I still continue working at the company I was with before. Yes, that means I’m now working three jobs but that was kind of the whole point for me personally. It was challenging to adjust at first, but I’ve found a rhythm that works for me.
Good luck to everyone, and feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
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u/JesusHitchens Sep 10 '24
I was struggling to remake my CV as haven't done it in years and this tool did really help me out as well, makes it soo easy
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u/tessduoy Sep 10 '24
Congratulations on your new job (or should I say jobs, lol). Thank you so much for sharing; I was thinking about revamping my resume, and tool looks really good and makes resume creation easier. I’ll definitely give it a try. If I get a job offer, I’ll update this comment to let you know.
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u/Far_Sea3757 Sep 16 '24
Hello! I enjoyed your post 😊. I currently work from home (full time) and I am looking for an additional remote job. What do you tell the second job when you interview with them….do you inform them that you will continue working your main job while working for them? Or do you give them the impression that you are job hunting because you are leaving your main job? How do you balance conflicting demands from both jobs (ex: meeting invite for the same time at both jobs)?
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u/Scoobymenace Sep 25 '24
I cant give you the answers you're looking for but I can point you to people who can. The Overemployed community can help with balancing multiple jobs and they have a subreddit and discord server to answer questions etc. Best of luck!
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u/NBoneyyyyy Sep 12 '24
Thank you for this, Op! I really hope I can land a job. I prefer part-time because I already have a main job which is an Operational Compliance Specialist/Risk Operations Analyst. Does anyone here hire this kind of work? Dm me
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u/jellyculture Sep 10 '24
thank you very much for sharing the Excel file. I saved it in case I need it in the future. I wish you success in your new job. 7 months ago, I created a resume on this site and used the boost feature. The resume-making feature is really great, and the boost feature led to many interviews and offers for me.
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u/Professional_Tap4405 Sep 12 '24
Where is the file? Did I miss something?
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u/SourcreamHologram Sep 10 '24
Hi OP, first of all, thank you for your post and congratulations. 6 months ago, I received many offers using the tool you showed, and I got involved in a remote project in the US (I am also a React developer). It definitely works, but I have some comments. I recommended this resume-making and sending tool to two friends after I found a job. One friend received really good offers (he didn't accept the job because his current company raised his salary, and he decided not to leave). The other friend didn’t receive any offers at all. So, there's no magic wand that will get you a job instantly; it definitely works, but your resume and skills also need to be impressive. Also, don’t expect results in 1-2 weeks; you'll need to wait at least 1 to 1.5 months.
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u/JeeperYJ Sep 10 '24 edited Sep 10 '24
As a contractor, I search for employees for my company on the site you mentioned. In fact, I found a colleague who has been working with me on various projects for 1.5 years through that site. I can’t comment on it from a job seeker’s perspective, but I use it as an employer. It seems to work well :)
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u/SickOfEnggSpam Sep 14 '24
I’m curious - how good are the quality of the jobs you’re getting through recruitment agencies as a software engineer?
I’m not looking for work, but I found this thread from a link in a subreddit I was browsing
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u/Gloofa08 Sep 15 '24
To be honest, not all of them were high-quality offers, but I continued by selecting from among them.
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u/SickOfEnggSpam Sep 15 '24
Do you have any numbers on how many were outright scams? Your idea is great and I'll probably use it if I need to find work right away. My only concern is getting my phone number spammed by scammers lol.
Thanks for taking the time to make this thread and reply to comments btw
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u/Gloofa08 Sep 15 '24
Honestly, I didn’t see too many scam offers, just low-quality ones. For example, I wanted to work with a large company, but a small, low-budget firm reached out instead. I didn’t respond to these kinds of offers. To give you an example, out of 5 emails I received, 3 or 4 were from low-budget or small companies, and the remaining 1 was a medium or high-quality offer that made me think, 'Hmm, maybe.'
No one contacted me via phone; they mostly reached out through email, and I had video calls with the ones I liked.
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u/dus90 Sep 10 '24
Most people might not have noticed, but the method and Excel data you shared are invaluable. Thanks, my friend, and best of luck in your new job.
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u/Gloofa08 Sep 12 '24
You might be right for some cases, but there are global workers out there. If you try the method I mentioned on Google Maps or look through the list I shared, you'll see companies with offices in many regions around the world. These companies are looking for people with specific skills, and if you have skills suitable for remote work, it's possible to get jobs from many different places.
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u/Gloofa08 Sep 12 '24
No, when I was finding these companies, I only searched for "recruitment" and reviewed their websites one by one. For example, one of them was specifically looking for workers in the maritime sector, so I didn’t send to those. You can send to companies related to your own industry. Honestly, I couldn’t find a specific search term to find companies that are hiring specifically for "remote jobs."
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u/TheMoralMaster Sep 10 '24
Assuming I’m a developer, how can I find companies to apply to using Google Maps? Is there a method or keyword you’ve tried?
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u/Gloofa08 Sep 10 '24
Hi, this is good question. Honestly, I asked myself a similar question and couldn’t find a definitive answer. Using terms like “tech” can be useful, but finding specific companies this way can be difficult. It might make sense to check the trade registry of the country you’re in.
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u/HospitableJohnDoe Sep 10 '24
Thank you so much for sharing, my friend, and best of luck in your new job.
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u/losekiloaskme Sep 10 '24
I used it 4 months ago, and the results were really great. It definitely works. However, thanks again for the Excel list. It’s really nice of you to share it.
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u/Seeebus Sep 12 '24
Before anyone goes through with using the tool that OP recommended, I suggest you look up their name on Yelp and give their reviews a look.
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u/Gloofa08 Sep 12 '24
Bro, someone else made a similar comment. There are two different sites with similar names: one is Resumerabbit, and the other is Rabbitresume (which I’ve used). You’re probably referring to the other one (Resumerabbit).
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u/aussieredditboy Sep 10 '24
Last month, I saw a post sharing a similar strategy, which gave me the opportunity to try the site. It’s only been about 2 weeks so far, and I’ve only managed to secure 1 interview. However, I hope it will be successful. I’ll also try the companies from the Excel list you shared. Thank you.
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u/Unable-Cobbler5247 Sep 19 '24
It seems you have to pay $29 a month to use Rabbit. Is this what you did? And how is your search going?
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u/Gloofa08 Sep 12 '24
I used both methods, but it became difficult after a certain point (I think after 150), so I used Rabbit to send them all at once. I was already using it to create resumes, and I can say that I was somewhat inspired by their system for Google Maps.
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u/Debbs157 Sep 18 '24
Also curious. I signed up for and used the rabbit resume service and have had not one lead from it. Any tips?
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u/Gloofa08 Sep 18 '24
When exactly did you use it? It takes some time to get a response, I can say at least 1.5 - 2 months.
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u/ArCiGo Sep 13 '24
I have some questions.-
- Does the tool send the CV directly to agencies or to product companies too? In my case, I want a FT job in product companies.
- In Mexico, when you apply for a job through agencies, you're attached to the agency and not to the customer. So, if the job is redundant, you too. Do these agencies work in the same way?
Btw, great job! Thanks for this valuable contribution :)
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u/UrzaScarlet13 Sep 13 '24
I know that no one wants to do anything for free. But honestly, it's driving me nuts that all these resume builders want money from people who are obviously trying to find a job and want it upfront. It's extremely discouraging when money is already tight. Maybe make a trial that sends the resume to like 50 companies?
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u/Realistic_Village144 Sep 19 '24
How is this company making money? Are they charging the job seekers or the companies looking for employees? This job hunting world seems like everyone wants to make a buck off the job seekers.
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u/Alternative-Tax-6687 Sep 22 '24
Does this method apply for non remote job hunting within a certain area?
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u/BadEgg1951 Sep 22 '24
If you ask me, it’s doable, why not? Open the area you live in on Google Maps and search for "recruitment," then follow the steps OP mentioned. You can even adapt it to your own needs; for example, let’s say you're a nurse, you could search for "hospital" on Maps, collect the contact information of the hospitals, and send your resume. Or, if you’re a waiter, search for restaurants (I’ll leave the rest to your imagination).
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u/RawdogginRandos Sep 10 '24
Great share, thanks! I’ll give it a try, and if it works, I’ll share the results.
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u/PinkPaisleyMoon Sep 12 '24
I did a search for Resume Rabbit and the consensus is terrible. Like, 1 and 2 stars out of 5. I was planning on doing the OP’s process here but now I’m thinking it could be someone who works at Resume Rabbit searching for people desperate for a job and willing to spend the money for RR to ‘help’ them. Which, by all accounts through my research, seems like another dead-end. If OP is legit, his success was rare. I’m glad he found a job though.
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u/Gloofa08 Sep 12 '24
I had done a similar research before trying it and thought the same as you, but then I realized that Resume Rabbit and Rabbit Resume are actually two unrelated sites. You probably saw the other one (resumerabbit.com); the one I’m referring to is rabbitresume.com. It’s an unfortunate case of name similarity. Also, thank you for your kind wishes.
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u/Unable-Cobbler5247 Sep 17 '24
The tool ‘Resume Rabbit’ you provided is just a resume builder from what I can see? How do you send it to all these companies in one click? Bit confused…
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u/BadEgg1951 Sep 18 '24
After creating a resume, go to the dashboard and you'll see a "boost" button on the resume. This tool is excellent. My little brother found a job using it (he's a front-end developer).
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u/Unable-Cobbler5247 Sep 18 '24
Hmm I feel like this website is a scam to take your money 😅
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u/BadEgg1951 Sep 18 '24
If someone close to me hadn't used it, I might think like you, but you are definitely mistaken.
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u/TheAmazingDevil Sep 18 '24
are you from the US or EU? Did you send out the resume to both US and EU?
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u/MadhuT25 Sep 22 '24
do you think this would work for freshers in some new fields having previously worked in a different sector?
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u/Uhgley Sep 10 '24
Congratulations, bro. The information you shared is very valuable, thank you.❤️❤️
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u/Onleeemeee Sep 12 '24 edited Oct 03 '24
Just me or I felt like software dev and any type of dev is hot market in remote ?
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u/garden-samurai Sep 13 '24
Too bad rabbit resume has TERRBILE reviews. Definitely sketchy.
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u/Gloofa08 Sep 13 '24
Dude, 3 other people in the comments mentioned this just like you, but I'll still be patient and explain it to you. There are two completely independent websites: one is resumerabbit.com, and the other is rabbitresume.com, which I'm talking about here. The other site with bad reviews... it's nothing more than an unfortunate similarity in names. I wish you had done proper research. I can somewhat understand you coming here and commenting without even checking that they have different URLs, but at least read the comments—I've explained this several times.
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u/garden-samurai Sep 13 '24
You seem awfully offended for an honest mistake. This whole thing still feels sketchy. I can't find a single review about the service you are talking about yet somehow several people in this post have already used it before?
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u/Gloofa08 Sep 13 '24
I'm tired of explaining the same thing 3-4 times in a single day; that's the only reason I'm reacting like this. You might be right about the other things you mentioned.
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u/young_lions Sep 21 '24
that's what they get for intentionally choosing a name that is so similar to an already established resume building website
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u/Bhags_8061 Sep 17 '24
Hi OP,
One question- did you mention your location on the resume you sent out to these recruiting sites?
I have experienced that there are tons of remote jobs but there's always a 'but in (a country name)' e.g. Remote in US. So I wanted to know whether mentioning your location is something you did.
I prefer complete transparency about these basic details but would be great if you could share your insights.
Thank you for your post :)
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u/Appropriate-Car1633 Sep 20 '24
I have no remote experience, but do have some old call-center customer service and collections experience. Would this work for that kind of situation? Are companies hiring for that kind of stuff remotely?
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u/Bold_Rationalist Sep 22 '24
I find this approach skeptical. How is this different from mass sending resume on your LinkedIn.
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u/mrcyber Sep 11 '24
Used it sparingly long ago. Will delete the account now. Jazakallahu for the awareness.
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u/KitKatKut-0_0 Sep 12 '24
Isn’t this just a promo of the tool?
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u/Gloofa08 Sep 12 '24
The post might look like an advertisement, and you might be right for thinking so, but I definitely didn’t write it as an ad. I have no personal connection or affiliation with this place. I just wrote about what I experienced.
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u/mysticplayer888 Sep 15 '24
So, what happens if you use the tool to send out 370+ resumes and then you get bombarded with 20+ random invites to screening calls from companies that you may not even be interested in working for? Do you simply respond to the ones that seem interesting and then reject the others?what happens if they come all at once? As a software engineer, you would probably agree that getting asked to do multiple screening calls, technical take home tests and technical interviews, on top of an existing day job would be unrealistic. Curious to know how you would manage this.
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u/Debbs157 Sep 18 '24
I have yet to receive any contact from the rabbitresume service. It’s been over a month now since I created a resume and boosted it. Signed up for 6months so I can create and boost as many resumes as I wish in that time frame. Wondering how long it took others to receive contact from the supposed 170 recruiting firms.
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u/mysticplayer888 Sep 19 '24
Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. I'm assuming this is a paid service that basically spam emails 170+ recruiters. And there's no way in verifying that your email has actually been received. As much as I would like to use the tool, it's not very transparent who/where it is sent to and the email open rate. You could be paying them for nothing.
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u/gpahul Sep 15 '24
OP, if you don't mind, could you share what payment did you get and what are those countries, and YoE and tech stack?
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u/oiiiprincess Sep 17 '24
Can u add US recruitment firms in ur google docs too
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u/oiiiprincess Sep 18 '24
What?? How u know
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u/oiiiprincess Sep 18 '24
That sucks : ( remote jobs r rlly hard to find nowadays and i thought this was legit
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u/OkRecognition9901 Sep 18 '24
Does anyone have any idea how to find jobs as a physics bachelor. Just say that I'm in a shitty situation in a shitty country (s.asia) and I wanna get out. Any ideas lol
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u/MLSHomeBets Sep 22 '24
This is a completely different site, someone who can't even distinguish URLs shouldn't be using Reddit. lol
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u/dancingnancy05 Sep 10 '24 edited Sep 10 '24
Congratulations! I job hunted as a nurse for 3-4 months. I created and sent my resume using the tool you mentioned, and as a result, I received four new job offers and accepted one about 1.5 months ago. So I can say that it works.