{"id":3000076979,"date":"2025-01-13T14:19:05","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T19:19:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wework.com\/ideas\/?p=3000076979"},"modified":"2026-02-13T11:09:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T16:09:18","slug":"how-to-find-legitimate-remote-jobs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wework.com\/ideas\/research-insights\/how-to-find-legitimate-remote-jobs","title":{"rendered":"How to find legitimate remote jobs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There\u2019s no doubt about it, remote work is here to stay, especially when it brings countless benefits to employers and employees<\/a> alike. On the one hand, it allows employers to reach a greater talent pool, improve retention<\/a> and morale, as well as save on costs associated with office space maintenance. As for the employees themselves, they get to work where they\u2019re most productive, have more control over their schedules, and stress less about lengthy commutes, all of which amount to an overall better work-life balance<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s no wonder, then, that many companies offer, and many professionals seek out the often-comfortable option of working from home<\/a>, a local coffee shop, or a coworking space<\/a> while traveling the world. In fact, Upwork<\/a> estimates that around 22% of Americans will work remotely by 2025, and an overwhelming 98% of workers now prefer to telecommute at least some of the time.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this context, remote job opportunities keep on soaring, so you\u2019ll have no difficulty finding listings in the city, country, or even continent you fancy. What may pose a challenge, however, is differentiating between legitimate job postings and potential pitfalls. Unfortunately, the surge of remote work also meant an uptick in scams and fraudulent job ads, so it\u2019s more important than ever to keep an eye out for red flags in your remote job search.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to find legitimate work-from-home jobs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your quest for virtual employment opportunities should start with you, or better yet, with your resume. The first step is to finetune it so that it reflects your intentions. When you optimize your resume<\/a> for remote opportunities, you\u2019ll be more likely to attract authentic ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some tips on how to do just that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n