One of the major advancements ushered by in by the spread of broadband Internet over the last 10-15 years is the ability to work from home. This is especially true for those working in the technology industry. In fact, many IT companies now offer telecommuting as a perk when trying to foster their own positive corporate culture. If you are interested in a tech position with the ability to to work from home, remember they take a bit more effort to find. Here are a few insights and ideas to help you earn a great job that lets you telecommute.
The Best IT Positions for Telecommuters
According to Katie Bardaro, an employment industry analyst, a variety of tech positions lend themselves to working from home. Any IT job that involves minimal interaction with others, especially remote network administration, is great for telecommuters. Even more interactive roles, like software engineering, are possible using communication apps like Slack.
“The ability to work from home is a privilege, not a right. The best way to prepare yourself for it is to make yourself a star performer in your current role in the office and show the powers that be that you have the ability to succeed in your role with limited supervision,” said Bardaro. Still, that doesn’t mean you can’t find IT positions where telecommuting is an option from the start.
In addition to software developers and network engineers, Bardaro feels the business intelligence analyst role is suitable for telecommuting. While primarily dealing with the analysis of data and other business information, some interaction with stakeholders and other project team members is required. Thus, expect an occasional office visit as a requirement.
Proven Technology Professionals are more likely to be able to Telecommute
Bardaro also notes that proven tech professionals are better able to demand a work from home perk when looking for a new job. So if your résumé contains tangible evidence of your IT skills and a positive impact made for previous employers, securing a telecommuting position becomes easier. Additionally, try to find companies known for flexible work schedules and the work from home option.
Remember, an experienced IT recruiter is a great resource when searching for technology positions with the ability to telecommute.
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