5 Tips for Finding Work From Home Jobs
Let’s be honest: this probably isn’t the first post you’ve read about work-from-home jobs.
You’ve seen the headlines. Maybe you’ve even applied to a few roles on job boards… only to realize, in the fine print, “remote” seems to paradoxically still mean full-time hours, endless Zooms, and $25/hour if you’re lucky.
This post isn’t here to sell you false promises. It’s here to help you actually land better remote writing and marketing jobs. To build the career you set out to create in the first place:
The one with freedom baked into your schedule. The one where you get to choose your clients, set your hours, and work on projects that energize you, not drain your life force.
But getting there takes more than wishful scrolling. You need the right systems, the right strategy, and the right opportunities. That’s really why you took a chance and clicked on this one (and why I built my curated job boards ✍️ Make Writing Your Job and 📣 Make Marketing Your Job for seekers like you… but more on those later).
Here’s how you can start now.
1. Build a Killer Portfolio That Actually Gets You Hired
Your portfolio is your professional calling card, even for remote jobs, so it still needs to be in-office good. But that doesn’t mean anything fancy. Don’t worry about bells and whistles. Just create something that proves you can do the job.
Clients want to see relevant work, clear results, and writing that’s sharp and strategic. If you’re a writer, that might be blog posts, emails, ghostwritten content, or thought leadership. If you’re a marketer, it might be case studies, campaigns, or performance stats from past clients.
If you’re panicking, thinking that you don’t have any relevant samples, take a breath. Create your own experience:
Write blog posts for your niche. Redo a landing page from a brand you admire and explain your process. Include a short intro section that shows you understand the job you’re applying for; not just the work, but the business goals behind it.
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2. Niche Down to Stand Out
Here's a secret that'll save you months of frustration: the more specific you are about what you do, the easier it is to get hired. Generalists get ghosted. Specialists get hired.
When you position yourself as “just” a writer or marketer, you're competing with thousands of other people: “I write blogs, emails, landing pages, social posts, whatever you need!” But when you focus on a specific niche, like email marketing for wellness brands or thought leadership for tech founders, you become easier to find, easier to remember, and easier to hire.
Niching down doesn't mean you can never take other types of work. It just means you're leading with a clear, focused message that makes it easy for clients to understand what you bring to the table. Plus, when you specialize, you can charge more because you're offering expertise, not just execution.
Think about the industries, formats, or platforms you're most interested in. Maybe you love writing long-form thought leadership pieces for B2B tech companies. Maybe you're great at creating social media content for DTC brands. You can always expand later, once you’ve built traction.
Need help choosing a niche? I break it down in 14 Tips for How to Break Into Freelance Writing.
3. Know Where to Find High-Quality Remote Job Listings
There’s a reason people give up on their freelance job search: most of the internet is filled with low-paying, exploitative listings that expect full-time results for part-time rates.
If you want to find legitimate work from home jobs, you need to be strategic about where you're looking. Skip the generic sites and focus on platforms that cater specifically to remote workers and creatives. Look for communities and job boards that verify their listings and prioritize quality over quantity.
✍️ Make Writing Your Job and 📣 Make Marketing Your Job specialize in high-paying remote writing and marketing roles, built to cut through the noise. Whether you're looking for part-time remote jobs to supplement your income or a full-time role that lets you work from anywhere, these boards have you covered.
4. Cold-Pitch Clients the Smart Way
Sometimes the best opportunities aren't posted on job boards at all, because companies are hiring writers and marketers proactively. That's where cold pitching comes in. If you know who you want to work with, don’t wait for a job to open up. Reach out directly.
It sounds intimidating, but it's one of the most effective ways to land high-paying work from home jobs, especially if you've niched down and know exactly who you want to work with. But don’t just send a generic pitch.
Start by researching companies in your target industry. Look at their website, blog, social media, and marketing materials. Where do you see gaps? What could be improved? Then craft a short, personalized email that introduces yourself, highlights your relevant experience, and offers a specific way you can help them.
Keep it concise, professional, and focused on their needs, not yours. Avoid generic templates and make it clear you've done your homework. You can find all this broken down in more detail in How to Land PR Jobs, but know these strategies apply across the board to content marketing, social strategy, and brand storytelling.
5. Let Someone Else Do the Job-Hunting For You
By now, you've got a clear niche, a solid portfolio, a few cold pitches out the door… but maybe you’re still wondering: “Why does this feel like a full-time job in itself?”
Doomscrolling LinkedIn doesn’t count as client outreach. Neither does checking your email every 15 minutes hoping a brand you like magically posts a role. You're not alone. Job hunting is time-consuming and mentally draining, especially when you're also trying to, you know, work.
This is where strategy beats hustle. The smartest freelancers I know don’t spend hours every week chasing listings. They build systems. They use shortcuts. They know that consistency wins, but automation helps.
So instead of burning out, tap into curated job boards that actually do the heavy lifting. Let’s help you clear away the space you need to focus on applying, pitching, and landing work… and way less time stuck in the scroll.
Skip the Scroll, Start Applying Now
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You clicked here for a reason. The kind of remote writing or marketing job you actually want is out there. One that fits your schedule, respects your time, and helps you build the career you imagined when you set out on this path.
So stop wasting time on bad listings and the endless scroll. Your next great work from home job is waiting… and now you’ll be ready for it.
