Let’s talk about remote work.
The 5 most desirable skills needed for remote jobs
1. Communication
Over-communication is better than under-communication when you’re working with a remote team.
Communication is mostly virtual with text messages, voice messages, chats and video calls. If you want to get your message across and be understood, this is one skill you cannot overlook.
2. Digital Literacy
Remote work thrives on digital literacy. You need to be digitally literate to use the tools needed for remote work.
Digital literacy starts from knowing how to use a computer, a phone, the internet, apps, collaboration and communication tools and everything else related to your work online.
3. Independence
This skill is what distinguishes between those who succeed in remote work and those who don’t.
Is self-management something you do very well?
Can you work without supervision?
Can you work with a team to decide on the work to be done while you go solo to do your part?
You need to be independent to do quality work where no one is micromanaging you or watching over your shoulders. This skill is the crux of remote work.
4. Time Management
If you lack proper time management, you will be lagging in your duties at work.
Your inability to manage time can slow down your time and result in missed and unattained goals. Goals are time-bound. If you miss a deadline, you have distorted the fulfillment of a goal.
If you know how to manage time, you’re good to go for remote work.
5. Motivation
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