Remote Readiness for Jobseekers
PUBLISHING 9th JANUARY 2026 - PRE-ORDER NOW!
The remote jobseeker's secret advantage:
Want a remote job? You'll need more than a laptop and WiFi.
Remote hiring has changed. Employers aren't just looking for people who can work from home—they're looking for candidates who are genuinely ready to work in distributed teams. This book shows you exactly how to demonstrate that readiness, from your first application to your first 90 days on the job.
Introducing the 5Cs Framework
Built on 25+ years of remote work experience, the 5Cs give you a practical blueprint for standing out in today's competitive remote job market:
Culture – Understand what "culture fit" really means in distributed teams. Learn to research remote-first organisations, recognise healthy remote cultures, and demonstrate alignment before you've even joined.
Communication – Master the clarity that remote work demands. From async messaging and email etiquette to video interview preparation, discover the hidden cues hiring managers look for—and how to signal readiness in every interaction.
Console – Build your personal remote operating system. Develop the digital hygiene employers assume you already have: workspace setup, tool confidence, security awareness, and the resilience that makes you a safe pair of hands.
Collaboration – Prove you can work together apart. Learn how remote teams actually collaborate, how to evidence teamwork through portfolios and testimonials, and how to reframe your experience using distributed-work-friendly language.
Connection – Build trust and visibility from anywhere. Develop professional presence without proximity, strengthen your network strategically, and create genuine connection during interviews, onboarding, and beyond.
What You'll Learn
✓ How employers assess remote readiness—often without telling you
✓ Writing for both humans and automated applicant tracking systems
✓ Video interview preparation that builds confidence, not performance
✓ Using AI in your job search without losing your authentic voice
✓ Avoiding "AI scent"—how employers detect and distrust overuse
✓ Your first 90 days: from jobseeker to valued contributor
✓ Maintaining readiness for long-term remote career growth
Includes practical exercises throughout