How I Got My First Remote Job – Real-Life Journey?

Infographic titled 'HOW I GOT ON FIRST REMOTE JOB - A REAL-LIFE JOURNEY'. It has four sections connected by a dotted line: 1. SKILL & DEVELOPMENT PORTFOLIO: Learned UI/UX Design. Built projects on Behance/Dribbble. 2. THE JOB HUB HUNT MARATHON: Applied on Linkedin, Remote.co, Flex.Jobs. Tailored resume & cover letter. Many rejections! 3. THE INTERVIEW INTERVIEW GAUNTLET: Multiple video interviews. Technical tests & portfolio reviews. Behavioural questions. 4. OFFER & ONBOARDING!: Signed contract with a US-based startup. Received welcome kit. Started remote work!"

Landing your first remote job is more than just securing employment; it is crossing a major milestone in today’s evolving workplace. For many professionals, the idea of working from home or anywhere in the world feels like a dream. Flexibility, independence, and the ability to collaborate with international teams are just some of the benefits that attract people to this model. But behind the promise of freedom lies a path that demands effort, patience, and strategy.

My personal story of how I got my first remote job is filled with lessons, rejections, breakthroughs, and valuable insights. At first, I struggled with doubts. Would employers really hire someone they had never met?

How could I stand out from thousands of applicants across the globe? These questions haunted me during the early days. Yet, step by step, I learned to position myself, build credibility, and eventually land my first remote role.

In this blog, I’ll walk you through the journey in detail: from recognizing the right skills to creating a strong online presence, applying consistently, and finally landing the job that changed everything. My goal is to share an authentic experience so that if you’re preparing for a remote career, you’ll know exactly what to expect and how to succeed.


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