Applying for a Remote Job in January
There’s no way around it; applying for a remote job in January can be a bit daunting. For one, the cold weather drives many workers to yearn for a more comfortable working environment, which means that competition is going to be steep. That, combined with the fact that a lot of New Year’s resolutions involve finding a new job, you’re looking at a lot of other applicants that you’ll have to compete with.
That said, January is one of the biggest hiring months for businesses around the world, with freshly budgeted companies looking to add to their workforce. Heck, Microsoft was hiring for fewer than 420 remote positions in December, and that number has jumped up substantially, which should be a good indicator that the getting is good.
All that to say, don’t treat January any differently than the other months of your job search. There may be a lot of competition, but there’s also a lot of opportunity, so keep applying and you’ll find your way!
