Chapter13: HowtoFindandGetHiredforaRemoteJob 153 Looktoyourownemployerorcompaniesthatareknown for remoteworkpolicies The best thing you can do, though, is first to see if your current employer will let you work from home. If you have a good relationship with your company, that’s the easiest path to remote work. Beyond that, look for remote jobs at companies that are known for hiring remoteworkers.Here’salistonGitHubofcompanieswith“remoteDNA”(note that not all of them are 100% remote, however, for all jobs). Checkoutremote-workfriendlyjobboards WhilesiteslikeIndeedandLinkedInoffersolidjoblistings,nichesitesthatcater specifically to remote work give you better options. Related: 25+ Fully Remote Companies That Let You Work From Anywhere Thefollowingremoteworkjobboardshaveagreattrackrecordandareagood place to start your search. When you find a job you’re interested in, research thecompanybeforeapplying–justasyoushouldwhenapplyingtoanyjob.You want to be sure you understand their business and feel that you would be a goodfit,ratherthanhaphazardlysendingoffyourresumetoanycompanythat mightofferremoteworkjobs. See the Muse’s “Ultimate Guide to Researching a Company Pre- Interview” for learning more about your potential new employer. FlexJobs