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How to get hired for a remote job as a new graduate?


I am trying to find a remote job that is suitable for new graduates but, I am having a hard time finding a remote junior developer listing, let alone a reasonable one. The ones that I find require too many things that I feel like no junior developer like that can ever exist. I just feel like remote jobs seem to require much more than on-site ones. Any suggestions or advice are appreciated. Stay safe!


  👤 codegeek Accepted Answer ✓
I know HN is all about remote jobs etc but I personally would not hire a fresh graduate remote. The reason is simple: You don't have real world experience yet and adding remote option would make it even more difficult to get you up and running. Can you still do it ? Sure it is possible. But for most employers, recent graduates require a lot of investment in terms of training, time etc which is much easier in person.

So if you really want to get a remote job as a fresh graduate, you have to sell yourself twice and be able to prove that you are good enough to work remotely on Day 1 as a fresh graduate. You may want to address the potential employer's questions in terms of training, onboarding etc and see if you can convince them. Good luck.