Don’t See a Remote Job That Aligns with Your Experience?

Jan 12

Finding the right remote job can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. If you’re not seeing positions that perfectly align with your skills or passions, don’t lose heart.

This season of waiting is an opportunity to prepare and grow.

How do you seize this opportunity? Here are three keys to help you propel forward and position yourself for meaningful work:

1. Zeal: Focus on the Long-Term

Securing a role that truly aligns with your heart, skills, and calling takes time, sacrifice, and discipline. You must be driven by a God-given passion that sustains you through the waiting period. Sometimes it takes months—or even years—to find the right fit. Let that zeal guide you to keep learning, growing, and staying faithful to your calling, even when the path feels long.

2. Innovation: Create and Seek Opportunities

Keep your eyes open for the opportunities around you. Stepping outside the box can open doors to prepare you for a future role.

Here are some examples:

Volunteer or shadow at a local nonprofit.
Join networking groups to build relationships with like-minded professionals.
Build a portfolio by taking on “spec” work or showcasing personal projects.
Document your skill-building journey on LinkedIn to attract opportunities.

The possibilities are abundant for those who stay open and engaged. Innovation turns small steps into giant leaps toward your future role. These volunteer roles can provide the equipping you need for a future role, but they can also turn into real work (or provide the connections for real work) themselves.

3. Discipline: Prepare Your Life for What’s Next

This waiting season isn’t wasted. Use it to cultivate order and beauty in your home and life:

Teach your children responsibility by involving them in daily chores.
Prioritize your health and create habits that promote physical and emotional well-being.
Establish a routine that includes dedicated work time, even if you’re not in a role yet. Use that time to upskill, apply for jobs, or work on passion projects that align with your goals.

Take Heart and Trust God’s Timing

The waiting period can feel discouraging, but remember: opportunities are out there. You may need to keep searching or spend time developing new skills, but every step is part of the process.

Prayerfully implement these three keys, enjoy the beauty of today, and trust in God’s sovereign timing - He has something for you in the here and now.