I know that there are a lot of CEOs who are convinced that people are really excited to go back to in office work. In my unscientific observation, I’ve noticed that people aren’t running back to the office or are looking for flexible ways to work. It’s so cool to see all of the work from home gigs and roles that people can apply for via apps, traditional job boards and word of mouth. But, I think it’s important to focus on a strategy before you begin applying for work from home gigs so that you can find one that fits your needs and personality.
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7 Tips to Find the Right Gig
- Know who you would like to work for? Would you like to have more freedom and pick up gigs whenever you feel like it? Or, would you like to work for a company as a side-gig? The hiring process may be completely different. Also, the daily/weekly communication will be different because you would have a supervisor. Do you want a point person? Or, do you just want to pop in and out?
- Check the reviews-Just because there is a cool app that’s available, it doesn’t mean that it’s a good app to use. Checking the reviews helps give users insight into the user experience. Does the app pay on time? Is the onboarding process confusing or easy to do? You would also do this for any tradition gig that you’re applying for.
- How long do you want to do the gig-I’ve worked so many side-gigs and what I’ve experienced working gigs is that there are one-off fun gigs that pay well, or ongoing gigs. If you’re looking for a quick and fast side-gig because of an unexpected financial issue or maybe you’re looking to go skiing next weekend, pay for a fun trip to Mexico or some other short-term financial goal.
- What do you want to get paid-Scope of work and pay influences whether or not I give a side-hustle or fun gig a second glance. In the City of Denver, the minimum wage is $17.29 for hourly work. The goal for side-hustles is to look for ones that allow me to earn as much as possible in the least amount of time.
- Do you have to engage in a way that is uncomfortable for you? If you’re an introvert do you want to work a gig that requires you to deal with people? Probably not. Do you hate technology? Maybe working a gig with a laptop or I-pad isn’t a good fit. Do you hate standing all day? Why would apply for a side-hustle that requires you to stand all day?
- Can you grow or lean into a professional skillset with the gig? Some of the best gigs I’ve worked have allowed me to grow a skill that I could use elsewhere. In my case, most gigs I worked allowed me to lean into networking and making connections with other people.
- What are the tools and resources a company is providing to support work from home? One thing I would caution is accidentally using work provided devices for any personal projects. Don’t do it. Is the company or side-gig that you’re looking at responsive to any concerns that you have about the following:
- Accommodations you may need
- Technology
- Onboarding
Finally, do you have access to the technology needed to work your side-gig? Do you have solid internet service? Stable cell phone service? Is your home quiet during the day? Or are there distractions at home your home during the day? Ask yourself these questions before saying “yes” to your next work from home gig.
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