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Why 'Entry-Level Remote' Jobs Don't Exist (And What to Apply for Instead)

The remote experience catch-22 that's trapping career changers

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

  • The harsh reality about "entry-level" remote job hunting

  • This week's hot & vetted remote job picks

  • The remote readiness skills employers actually want

  • The backdoor strategy that gets you hired without remote experience

Hi Freedom Seekers,

Here's the career-crushing catch-22 I see every week:

"We need someone with remote work experience for this entry-level position."

But how do you get remote experience if no one will hire you remotely?

The uncomfortable truth: "Entry-level remote" jobs are a myth in 2025.

Companies learned during the pandemic that remote work isn't just doing your office job from home.

It requires self-direction, advanced communication skills, and tech fluency that takes time to develop.

The result? Employers would rather hire an experienced remote worker at senior level than invest in training someone new to remote work.

But here's what most people don't realize: There's a backdoor into remote work that completely sidesteps this experience requirement.

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