Episode Summary
Today on the podcast, Mitko is joined by Jordan Carroll, one of the top remote work recruiters and the author of the new book “Remote For Life: How to Find a Flexible Job & Fast Forward to Freedom”.During this interview Jordan shared why he decided to write his new book, why networking is so important and how to become a master at it in a remote setting, how to use the 555 LinkedIn technique to increase your reach, what role freelancing plays in the economy of the future, and much more! 💬 Topics Discussed:
How does Jordan feel after publishing his first book?
Keeping focused and having tunnel vision
Why did Jordan decide to write a book at this stage in his career?
What was the impact of COVID on the remote working space?
What does professional networking mean?
Networking as a remote worker
Developing and fostering your networking skills
Using your network to your advantage
Exercises to improve your networking skills
Using LinkedIn to efficiently connect to people and companies
The 5 by 5 by 5 technique
Contacting people in a company when applying for a job
Being creative during the hiring process
Jordan’s formula for building and growing your personal brand
Ways people can show off their skills and creativity
Efficient approaches to job searching
Leveraging your brand and working to your advantage
Transitioning from being an entrepreneur to working at a company
Does the job market favor people who have a more developed entrepreneur mindset?
What role does freelancing play in the job market going forward?
Having brand name backing of your personal brand
Parts of his book that Jordan really wants his readers to focus on
Improving your mindset and believing in your abilities
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https://www.amazon.com/Remote-Life-Flexible-Forward-Freedom/dp/1544536798
https://theremotejobcoach.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanscarroll/
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRRiOsXv99Y&ab_channel=SelfMadeMillennial
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https://www.amazon.com/Freelance-Your-Way-Freedom-Corporate/dp/1119893232
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQczzPGlK1Y&ab_channel=JordanCarroll-TheRemoteJobCoach