It offers flexibility, a chance to work at home, and the opportunity to connect and work with incredible organisations from all over the world. Thanks to remote working, you are no longer restricted to finding a job within a commutable distance. Remote working lets you widen your search and find the perfect remote marketing job for you.
However, whether you are new to remote work or you have been working remotely for some time, there are numerous factors to consider. In this article we will be sharing a few of these considerations in the hope you will find a remote position that is just right for you.
Creating your own website is a great way to set yourself apart from other candidates. Building a website allows you to showcase your digital marketing skills. You can create compelling content, share your portfolio, and build a name for yourself through guest posting and connecting with journalists for link building opportunities.
Maxine Bremner, Head of Content and Outreach at Hive19, states, “Candidates that have taken the time to create their own online presence really set the standard for us. If you have your own website and, better yet, a continuous flow of organic traffic to your website, that’s a strong indicator that you’re passionate and invested in our line of work. We love hiring candidates who take the initiative and are able to showcase the kind of skills they can bring to the table to benefit our agency.”
You don’t need to overthink this, you just need to get started. Even if it’s just a place to showcase your skills and share your portfolio, having a website will set you apart from the competition for all the right reasons.
If you have been submitting the same CV for in-house positions as for remote positions, it is not surprising that you’re not hearing anything back. When hiring people for remote positions, digital marketing agencies are looking for additional skills, such as motivation, drive, a keen desire to learn, and (perhaps most importantly) a hard work ethic that will not be deterred when working alone.
According to Indeed, “the ability to work remotely is a unique skill that many employers seek in an employee if they have work-from-home positions available. Just as with any job that highlights your skills and qualifications, your remote job resume needs to reflect your ability to work from home.”
Take another look at your CV and tailor your work experience to suit a remote digital marketing role. This will provide an opportunity for you to highlight key skills, experience, and achievements that will recommend you for a remote position. If you are unsure what to include, read through the job advertisement again and speak about the skills they are specifically looking for.
If you are considering applying for a remote digital marketing role, it is imperative you have the right tools for the job. For one thing, you will need a fast WiFi connection. Fast WiFi is essential for digital marketers, remote or otherwise, as it allows for the convenience of video calls, the emailing of hefty files, and the ability to use the required marketing tools.
You should also consider investing in a pair of noise-cancelling headphones as working remotely can be noisy – whether your neighbour mows their lawn in the middle of the day, your kids are home from school, or you’ve retreated to a busy cafe. A high-quality webcam or inbuilt computer camera will also be essential for team meetings and remote collaboration, not to mention the interview itself! So, take some time to consider the tools you will need so that you are as prepared as you can be.
Since remote working became a necessity for many during the pandemic, a huge number of employees discovered that remote working was far more challenging than they had initially thought. In fact, many people reported that they struggled with isolation and lack of contact with others.
According to Insight, “despite the increased appetite in the UK for remote working practices to continue into the future, the disconnection from the day-to-day social interactions of the workplace and the encroachment of work on our home lives has seen feelings of loneliness and isolation take hold.”
This is something worth taking into consideration. While you will have plenty of contact with your team members, managers, and mentors, the main question you need to ask yourself is whether you would be happy to work in isolation. So, definitely take the time to consider whether remote work is something that would suit you before you begin the application process.
Whether you desire to become a PPC Manager, a Senior Copywriter, a Website Developer, or a Graphic Designer (to name a few sought after positions in digital marketing), upskilling is essential. Competition for jobs is fierce and you want your application to be as stand-out as possible.
Therefore, if there are specific skills you need, now is the perfect time to upskill. Digital marketers love interviewing candidates who are self-motivated and driven. If you prepare for the role in advance by upskilling, you will show great initiative and will seriously impress your potential employer. What’s more, upskilling will ensure you’re ready to hit the ground running.
One thing that many people don’t take into consideration when looking for remote digital marketing jobs is what they want. Too often the process becomes all about fitting the employer’s requirements when you need to consider what you are looking for.
Having a clear idea of what you want allows you to ask the right questions during your interview process and helps you discover whether an organisation is the right fit for you. A few things to consider include:
Asking these questions and taking the time to consider what you are looking for in a remote digital marketing agency is a great way to end up in a job that you love!
Digital marketing is an extremely competitive industry and remote work has only increased its competitiveness. We hope the advice in this article will help prepare you for the application process so that you can approach it with confidence and let your experience, skills, and character stand out for all the right reasons.
Gemma Williams is an independent HR professional working remotely from as many coffee shops as she can find. Gemma has gained experience in several HR roles but now turns her focus towards growing her personal brand and connecting with leading experts in career development and employee engagement. Connect with her on Twitter: @GemmaWilliamsHR
February
25feb09:0017:30International Women's Day Conference & Exhibition 2025 | ThinkFest IWD
25/02/2025 09:00 - 17:30(GMT+00:00)
Millennium Point - Birmingham
Curzon Street, Birmingham, B4 7XG
Join us for a kick-ass International Women’s Day Conference & Exhibition, celebrating and empowering women from all walks of life! International Women’s
Join us for an inspiring and empowering event celebrating women’s achievements and promoting gender equality. The International Women’s Day Conference & Exhibition will take place at Millennium Point – Birmingham. This in-person event brings together influential speakers, thought-provoking discussions, and a vibrant exhibition showcasing the talents of women from various fields. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired by remarkable women from around the world. Come and be part of this incredible celebration of women’s accomplishments and the journey towards a more inclusive society.
The Event is split in two, a ticketed Conference and a free to attend Expo.
FREE TO ATTEND EXPO – This part of the event will feature a number of exhibition stands as well as seminar stage delivering content to individuals, small businesses and young females. This is completely free to attend and we have content running throughout the day.
For more for more information about all of the sessions we are running, please take a look at our website. www.IWDExpo.com
We look forward to welcoming you all there, don’t forget it’s not just for women, we need more men in the room to create a greater alliance for gender parity.
10:00 AM Welcome & Introduction
10:30 AM Motivational Networking
11:00 AM How to Start and Scale Your Business
11:30 AM The Magic of Writing Your Book
12:00 PM Funding Females
12:30 PM Mental Health & Wellbeing
1:00 PM Women In STEM
2:00 PM Women in Media
3:00 PM Empowering Girls for Career Success
4:00 PM Building Your Personal Brand
4:40 PM Monetise your Passion
5:10 PM Finish
PAID TICKET CONFERENCE – The content delivered at the conference will be targeted towards senior leaders across business and corporate as well as third-sector organisations. We will be exploring a range of different topics, looking at key issues that women face and what we can do to improve the experience for women in the workplace. A key part of the conference will focus on how we increase the number of male allies for females and have a dedicated panel of speakers discussing this. To top it all off we will be hearing from fashion entrepreneur Karen Millen OBE, founder of Karen Millen.
25feb10:3011:30The FTSE Women Leaders Review | Report Launch Tuesday 25 February 2025
25/02/2025 10:30 - 11:30(GMT+00:00)
We are delighted to extend to you a special invitation to the live broadcast launch of the FTSE Women Leaders Review report on Tuesday 25 February 2025 from
The FTSE Women Leaders Review has made remarkable strides, with the FTSE 350 achieving over 40% women’s representation on boards ahead of the target. However, our work is far from complete. Achieving gender balance and diversity on boards and leadership teams has never been more crucial to harness the wealth of experience, expertise and skills essential for business to navigate complex issues successfully.
With just one year remaining to reach our recommendations, realising genuine equality and enabling further progress will require a united commitment from us all to achieve the 40% women in leadership target and to drive more appointments of women into the ‘four key roles’; the Chair, Senior Independent Director, CEO and Finance Director.
We therefore warmly invite you to join us for the 2024 report launch, where we will share new and exclusive findings on the progress made in achieving gender balance during the year. We are delighted that the Secretary of State for the Department of Business & Trade and the Minister for Women & Equalities will be sharing their support for the Review, and we are excited to host a panel of distinguished guests who will share insights on how they are accelerating progress.
Our panellists include:
– Allison Kirkby, CEO BT Group Plc
– Lee Chambers, Business Psychologist, Speaker, Author
– Yetunde Hofmann, Non-Executive Director Cranswick Plc
– Mary Ann Sieghart, Author of ‘The Authority Gap’
Please confirm your attendance at this virtual event by completing this registration form. If you encounter any difficulties during the registration process, our team is available to assist you at [email protected]
This year, our event will be exclusively a live broadcast, and so we encourage you to share this invitation with your network.
27feb08:3014:00Clarity Connect International Women's Day Conference | Clarity Leadership Ltd
27/02/2025 08:30 - 14:00(GMT+00:00)
Bloomsbury Ballroom
Bloomsbury Square, London, WC1B 4DA
Ahead of IWD2025, please join Clarity Leadership as we hear from leaders and generate discussion around the key themes of gender equality. Ahead of International Women’s Day
Ahead of International Women’s Day 2025, please join Clarity Leadership as we invite you to join us for an open and inclusive morning of presentations and lively debate. To follow the IWD 2025 theme, #AcclerateAction, the speakers will be generating discussion and debate around female leadership, gender equality and the creation of an inclusive and more gender-equal world.
We will be joined by two exceptional leaders, Lee Chambers, Founding Director of Male Allies UK, and Riham Satti, Co-Founder and CEO of MeVitae, Creating Fairness in the Workplace. They will share their experiences, challenges, and the obstacles they’ve overcome in their efforts to create a more equal world.
We also invite you to hear research, experiences, and views from a group of leaders who identify as women from several leading organisations, including Pfizer, Microsoft, Vodafone, Reckitt, and Bayer. The speakers join us from all over the world and around the UK, providing a global perspective on their discussions. This is the culmination of six months’ work by 16 leaders who identify as women, who have been through our Women in Leadership Programme. The final part of their journey has been the design and delivery of this event.
This is an event for everyone and we look forward to welcoming you!
Free
27/02/2025 12:30 - 13:30(GMT+00:00)
We are delighted to be joined by Laura Bates, Best-selling Author, Keynote Speaker and Founder of the Everyday Sexism Project.
Laura will be setting out the existing and potential ways in which emerging technologies can have unintended negative impacts on women and marginalised groups, both in and outside the workplace. From the metaverse and deepfake technology to AI and adult robots, these technologies are fast becoming the building blocks of our future societies, so it is vital that we understand the risks and act now to prevent them from reinventing existing forms of inequality in our brave new world.
Laura Bates is a best-selling author, keynote speaker and founder of the Everyday Sexism Project. Her books include Everyday Sexism, Girl Up and Fix the System, Not the Women. Laura writes regularly for the New York Times, Guardian and others, and is a frequent media commentator and consultant for TV productions tackling issues around gender inequality.
She works closely with government, schools, businesses, police forces and bodies from the United Nations to the Council of Europe on sexism and inequality.
In recognition of Laura’s work surrounding sexism and gender inequality, she was awarded a British Empire Medal in the 2015 Queen’s Birthday Honours List and has been named Woman of the Year by Cosmopolitan, Red Magazine and The Sunday Times Magazine. She is also an Honorary Fellow of St John’s College, Cambridge, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature.
Please note, this event will be hosted as a Teams Town hall. Please register your place on Eventbrite and we will share the Teams meeting link.
We look forward to seeing you!
free
27feb18:0020:30Planning and Goals Workshop | WeAreTheCity
27/02/2025 18:00 - 20:30(GMT+00:00)
Nomura
1 Angel Lane, London, EC4R 3AB
Join Dr Vanessa Vallely OBE to discover why and how to create your career strategy and plan in order to
This interactive session is aimed at injecting the “va va voom” back into your career.
Dr Vanessa Vallely OBE, CEO of WeAreTheCity, will share why leaving your career solely in the hands of your line manager is no longer enough. Vanessa will provide insights on how to take charge of your career, create a strategic plan, and actively seek opportunities to propel your professional growth.
The workshop focuses on why and how to create a career strategy and plan, to unlock your potential and path to success. This session is not about theory, science or blue sky thinking, it is about a realistic look at what you want to achieve and actions to take in order to get where you want to go!
Session includes:
By the end of this session, participants will have the foundation of a career plan they can continue to develop and implement throughout 2025.
We will close the evening with networking and drinks/canapés.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Please note that on arrival at Nomura guests will be asked to provide photographic ID, a passport or driving licence.