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How to Convince Your Boss to Let You Work From Home

The dos and don'ts of getting past the "on-site only" job requirement

You've spotted an opening on the job board for the perfect full-time or freelance gig, but the position is based miles away. What do you do—apply anyway? Although most media professionals can do the majority…

Kristen Fischer

Working remotely is a work situation where an employee carries out their work responsibilities from home and communicate with their team via email, video and voice calls, and instant messaging. Employees may choose to work from home to save on commuting expenses, to work out of the comfort of their own home, or because they live in a different location entirely than their company. Some startups have entirely remote or “distributed” teams including companies like Aha, Invision, and Buffer.

How to Work Remotely and Stay Productive

What does it mean to work remotely? Working remotely is a work situation where an employee carries out their work responsibilities from home and communicate with their team via email, video and voice calls, and…

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The scouted virtual interview

The Scouted Virtual Interview Is Now Optional

Here at Scouted, we’ve always believed that you’re more than your resume. And that foundational value has driven how we’ve built our entire company, platform, and product. That’s why we give you the opportunity to…

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If you’re still wondering what's happening with your job/job search/the world in general, we’ve come up with a list of suggested first steps for you to take during this transition. Hopefully, they’ll provide some direction and clarity and be helpful to you in the days to come.

COVID-19 and Your Career: What Are Your Next Steps?

Today, most of us are sitting down to our computers just beginning this work from home transition, all the while COVID-19 email updates stream in from companies we love (and some we forgot about) and…

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How to Work From Home With Your Family

How to Work From Home With Your Family

Two words: duct tape. Sheesh, just kiddinggggg.  Working from home with kids is no joke though. I’ve personally found myself feeling jealous of my kidless coworkers being able to sit down with their steaming cup…

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What It’s Like to Work at a Seed-Stage Startup During a Pandemic

This year was filled with uncertainty for everyone, at home and especially in the workplace. We’ve walked our partner companies and candidates through situations that nobody wants to find themselves in: managing layoffs, halting bonuses,…

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