{"id":7504,"date":"2020-09-16T12:46:09","date_gmt":"2020-09-16T19:46:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/?p=7504"},"modified":"2021-08-25T22:36:36","modified_gmt":"2021-08-26T05:36:36","slug":"how-the-market-for-remote-work-is-growing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/how-the-market-for-remote-work-is-growing\/","title":{"rendered":"How the Market for Remote Work is Growing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As the coronavirus pandemic stretches on, jobs in Vancouver and around the world are changing. A growing job market for remote work is re-shaping the job opportunities of the future.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_50 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69ec07bae3f3e\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69ec07bae3f3e\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/how-the-market-for-remote-work-is-growing\/#Reasons_for_a_growing_remote_work_job_market\" title=\"Reasons for a growing remote work job market\">Reasons for a growing remote work job market<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/how-the-market-for-remote-work-is-growing\/#Where_the_remote_work_job_opportunities_are\" title=\"Where the remote work job opportunities are\">Where the remote work job opportunities are<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/how-the-market-for-remote-work-is-growing\/#Tips_for_how_to_approach_the_remote_job_search\" title=\"Tips for how to approach the remote job search\">Tips for how to approach the remote job search<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/how-the-market-for-remote-work-is-growing\/#About_the_Author\" title=\"About the Author\">About the Author<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Before COVID-19, only 5.3% of workers worked from home full-time and 29% had the option of working remotely part-time. Now job market analysts are estimating that half of the workforce is currently working from home. This figure is expected to rise to 70% of employees working from home at least 5 days a month by 2025.<\/p>\n<p>New surveys of Canadian workers also found that 45% expected remote work options for part of the week going forward. Over 25% would like to see this flexibility in work location extend beyond the pandemic. This means that the job search may be very different than we\u2019re used to as Canadians redefine their job search criteria.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_for_a_growing_remote_work_job_market\"><\/span>Reasons for a growing remote work job market<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>As companies begin to return their employees to the office, they will have to incorporate social distancing. Less bodies in the office means the job market will likely see remote work become a normal part of many future opportunities.<\/li>\n<li>Anxiety about contracting coronavirus is an obvious concern, with 56% of Canadians claiming this has affected their desire to return to work.<\/li>\n<li>The elimination of a daily commute frees up extra hours that employees can spend increasing their productivity or enjoying greater work-life balance.<\/li>\n<li>Further savings (up to $4,000 per month!) from the lack of working lunches, gasoline, vehicle maintenance, and laundry.<\/li>\n<li>Without being tied to a particular location\u2019s job market, employees are free to live in lower-cost neighborhoods.<\/li>\n<li>Businesses are saving money as well, on rent, heat, cleaning, and other fees tied up with an office space.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_the_remote_work_job_opportunities_are\"><\/span>Where the remote work job opportunities are<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The remote job market is proving attractive to employees, and certain sectors are drawing in more job hunters with work-from-home opportunities. Fast-growing careers with remote work options include fields like translation, graphic design, and bookkeeping [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nine2fivejobsearch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/how-to-find-work-in-the-remote-economy.jpg\">1<\/a>].<\/p>\n<p>Jobs in healthcare and IT are also commonly done remotely, and these job markets have seen growth through the pandemic. They also happen to be industries with high demand and competitive salaries. Education has also seen a spike in remote work opportunities, as e-learning becomes the new norm.<\/p>\n<p>Companies hiring for remote work job opportunities may also be based in countries around the world. No longer limited to physical jobs in Vancouver, we see job markets opening up to international applicants. This can mean a greater diversity of opportunities in your job search.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_for_how_to_approach_the_remote_job_search\"><\/span>Tips for how to approach the remote job search<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure your technology is up to date and functioning properly. A reliable internet connection will be vital.<\/li>\n<li>Tidy up before an interview, and even though you\u2019re at home, dress as if the interview was in person<\/li>\n<li>Practice speaking through a screen so you can let your personality shine through<\/li>\n<li>Silence your phone and put the dog in the other room. Maintaining an air of professionalism will give employers confidence you can work from home efficiently.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Posts:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/these-jobs-will-be-in-demand-in-2020-in-canada\/\">These Jobs Will Be in Demand in 2020 in Canada<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/how-to-succeed-in-a-remote-job-interview\/\">How to Succeed in a Remote Job Interview<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/looking-for-a-job-use-these-6-tips-to-stand-out\/\">Looking For A Job? Use These 6 Tips To Stand Out<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_Author\"><\/span><strong><em>About the Author<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Simon Chou<\/strong>\u00a0is the Vice President of Operations and Growth at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\">BCjobs.ca<\/a>. Over the course of his career, he carved a niche in brand development, marketing strategy, and online presence for startups. Prior to joining BCJobs.ca, Simon was an advisor for several global blockchain projects including Litecoin, NEM, and Ripple. In the past, he also worked with Fortune 500 companies in the healthcare space through SM Digital\u2014a global marketing agency.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the coronavirus pandemic stretches on, jobs in Vancouver and around the world are changing. A growing job market for remote work is re-shaping the job opportunities of the future. Before COVID-19, only 5.3% of workers worked from home full-time and 29% had the option of working remotely part-time. 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