{"id":11539,"date":"2025-11-17T10:51:40","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T09:51:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/workingremotely.nl\/finding-remote-job-complete-guide-to-working-from-abroad\/"},"modified":"2026-01-06T13:19:46","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T12:19:46","slug":"finding-remote-job-complete-guide-to-working-from-abroad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/workingremotely.nl\/en\/finding-remote-job-complete-guide-to-working-from-abroad\/","title":{"rendered":"Finding remote job: mini guide to working from abroad"},"content":{"rendered":"

More and more people yearn for more freedom: they want to travel more often as well as be able to take their work with them flexibly. The reality? A completely remote job is not there for the taking. You have to search carefully, take steps and sometimes make concessions. But it is absolutely feasible if you are serious about this process. In this mini guide you will find a practical approach that answers frequently asked questions about working remotely and how you can score your dream job. <\/span><\/p>\n

1. The different forms of remote working<\/b><\/h2>\n

Not every remote job means complete location independence. It matters what you are looking for and what type of work format fits your future life. The degree of freedom varies by type of work form. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Working Form<\/strong><\/td>\nDescription<\/strong><\/td>\nLocation Freedom<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Remote-first \/ fully remote<\/strong><\/td>\nYou can work from anywhere in the world.<\/span><\/td>\nHigh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Partially remote (hybrid)<\/strong><\/td>\nMix of home, office and sometimes abroad.<\/span><\/td>\nAverage<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Office + remote options.<\/strong><\/td>\nNot fully remote, but flexible.<\/span><\/td>\nLimited<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

2. Choose the form of work that suits your situation<\/b><\/h2>\n

There are several routes to building a remote livelihood. Choose what best suits your desired job and risk appetite. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Working Form<\/strong><\/td>\nSuitable for whom<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wage employment<\/strong><\/td>\nStability and steady income<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Freelance \/ self-employed<\/strong><\/td>\nA lot of flexibility, less security<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Entrepreneur<\/strong><\/td>\nMaximum freedom, own responsibility<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Combination<\/strong><\/td>\nSpread risk, build income<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Side hustle<\/strong><\/td>\nBuilding additional online income alongside a job<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

3. Explore the labor market<\/b><\/h2>\n

Remote working is not a “job on demand,” these are not there for the taking. Explore well where the opportunities are and dive in. <\/span><\/p>\n

Popular remote features:<\/b> customer support, marketing, design, development, sales, project management, data analysis. Learn more about popular remote professions<\/a>. <\/span>
\n<\/span>Online revenue models:<\/b> online courses, affiliate marketing, content creation, Virtual Assistant<\/a>,<\/span> e-commerce.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Resources:<\/b> Flexjobs, WeWorkRemotely, LinkedIn Jobs, RemoteOK<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Remote-proof your profile<\/b><\/h2>\n

Make sure your resume, online visibility and communications show that you are suited to work independently.<\/span><\/p>\n