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What Remote Hiring Managers Actually Look for in Candidates

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We interview Brittany Ratsmith, hiring expert & business owner, to uncover what hiring managers are really looking for in remote job candidates. She will share practical advice from both the job seeker & employer perspectives whether you're looking to land a remote role or grow a remote team.

What you'll learn:

Why it's critical to show ownership and autonomy when applying for remote roles
The importance of over-communicating your interest, availability, & expectations as a remote worker
Red flags hiring managers watch for in remote interviews & how to avoid them
How to stand out in your application & follow-up process
What hiring managers wish job seekers would do more often
Tips for business owners hiring remotely, especially first-time employers

Bonus Insight:
Brittany shares a story about a candidate who impressed her w/confidence, clarity, & thoughtful follow-up, revealing what really makes someone memorable.

Key Takeaways:

Remote hiring is about more than skills—communication, self-management, & culture fit are equally important.
Candidates who demonstrate qualities like organization & follow-through stand out more than those who just talk about them.
Self-awareness and the ability to reflect on your own work style are green flags for hiring managers.
Business owners should develop a thoughtful hiring process instead of rushing to fill a role.
Remote teams thrive when members balance independence w/consistent communication.
Whether you’re applying or hiring, clarity is key, vagueness is a red flag on both sides.

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What Remote Hiring Managers Actually Look for in Candidates

Brittany Rastsmith is a Remote Systems & Operations Consultant and the founder of Bloom Remote. She helps early-stage founders build remote teams that do the day-to-day work better than they could themselves, freeing them up to focus on the work only they can do. From scalable hiring and onboarding to communication and performance systems, she helps remote startups grow without chaos. Brittany is also a founding member of the Future of Work Alliance, a collective reimagining work to be more sustainable, effective, and human. Learn more at bloomremote.com or connect with her on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brittanyrastsmith.

Host Camille Attell is a remote work strategist, career coach, and the host of The Remote Work Retirement Show. After leaving a 20-year corporate career, she transitioned to a flexible, location-independent lifestyle and has since helped thousands of professionals do the same. Through her Remote Work School program, Camille empowers mid-career professionals and retirees to find meaningful remote work opportunities, build financial security, and design a work-life on their own terms.

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