You’ve found the best job service for full-time, freelance, and part-time flexible and remote jobs—FlexJobs! You are excited to get started, but what are the steps toensure that you’re using FlexJobs to its fullest potential?
This step-by-step guide will show you the wealth of resources and benefits offered by FlexJobs. We are committed to providing a great, user-friendly site and helping job seekers find their perfect flexible or remote job.
Joining FlexJobs
So you’ve just found FlexJobs and are excited about the opportunities we have with great flexible employers. Here’s how to get started:
1. Take a look at the current job opportunitiesin ourjobs database. This will allow you to see the available job openings being offered across more than 50 different job categories. Once you join and become a member, you’ll be able to see the hiring companies and the instructions you’ll need to apply to any job.
2. Decide how long you might be using FlexJobs.When you have found a few positions that look interesting to you, you’ll need to choose the bestsubscription level for your job searching needs.
3.Proceed to theregistration pageto enter your information and gain immediate access to full job listings, the weekly newsletter, and industry information. After you’ve registered and subscribed to the site, you can learn even more about thebenefits of membershipand how to use your account.
Using FlexJobs as a New Member
New members should take a few steps to ensure they are using their membership to its fullest potential.
Set up a Resume Profile
Having a resume profile in your account is crucial for job search success. This will allow you to easily apply to job listings, permit employers to recruit you for positions, and enable the automated system to match you with “New Jobs of Interest” that have been recently posted to the database.
Search for Jobs
We highly recommend getting familiar with thekeyword search tool,which is available at the top of the site. The keyword search is set to search our database for related jobs with that title or qualification. Entering your location with your keyword(s) ensures that you’ll see all positions that can be done locally, nationally, and internationally.
Additionally, once you get to the job search results page after your keyword search, you’ll have the option to tailor your search further with the sidebar options on the left side of the page: remote work level, job type, schedule, job category, accolades, and more.
For additional job search options, check out the Advanced Search page, which you can access from the link to the right of the search bar at the top of every FlexJobs page. Once there, you can use the 11 advanced search options to narrow your job search.
Use Our Job Search Checklist
FlexJobs’job search checklistis a perfect way for members to take advantage of their membership. The checklist has 11 sections and offersessential articles and videos to help you understand FlexJobs and how to use our site, how to prepare your resume, best practices during a job search, interview help, job application guidance, networking tips, cover letter tips, and how to use social media in your job search.
Learn the Different Job Accolades
Each employer has its own policies related to the type of flexibility they offer and what kind of candidate they are interested in hiring. By understanding how to read thejob icons on FlexJobs, you will be amore informed job seeker. These icons will tell you the location of a job, what awards a company has won, the level of remote work offered, and more.
When it comes to the employer awards and accolades you’ll see on our site, some of the most notable are:
- Top 100 Companies to Watch for Remote Jobs
- Fortune 500
- Inc 500
- Forbes 2000
Hover over each icon to learn more about the accolades.
Follow Companies
If you find a company you’re particularly interested in, members can click on the blue “+Follow” button at the top right-hand side of the employer page. This will add the company to your saved searches,and you will be alerted whenthe company posts jobs. If you’ve signed up to receivejob notification emails, jobs from the companies you follow will also be included there.
Check Out Your Dashboard
The “My Dashboard” page is where you’ll find information related to your job searches on FlexJobs and lots ofother resources to help you along the way. Consider this page your “home base” on FlexJobs.
You can find a history of the jobs you’ve viewed, jobs you’ve saved,free skills tests, a calendar of upcoming events happening at FlexJobs, remote job market trends in your state, and access to our career coaching service and member savings offers. Consider this page your home base on FlexJobs.
Utilize the Learning Center
OurLearning Center is a one-stop shop where members can access free video courses, downloadable guides, webinars, and career coaching assistance.
Take Advantage of Member Savings
FlexJobs provides valuablediscounts to memberson products and services that support your job search and lifestyle. Thesemember savingsinclude deals from Dell, Audible, Sittercity, Costco, and many more.
Get Social With FlexJobs
Stay up to date with what’s happening at FlexJobs byfollowing uson our social media accounts:
Talk to FlexJobs
If you have any questions about your account, the website, or how FlexJobs can help you find fantastic flexible positions, you can contact FlexJobs.
Our Commitment to Help FlexJobs Members
We are committed to helping our member job seekers find job search success, and we want to make your job transition as pleasant as possible. For frequently asked questions from FlexJobs job seekers, visit our FAQ page.
