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I have a finance related degree
Previous experience mainly in banking operation, mainly customer side and secured loan side and a bit of internal audit work too.
I think the main thing for me was how well I came across in the interview and demonstrated skills. This is my first quote on quote technical job. ( internal audit in my opinion is very easy and isn't technical - worked in financial services )However I showcased how previous work I done would transfer here and what I could tie the bridge that they may need.
For example I come from customer operations not as technical as this however I was a really good with people - got promoted from the previous role within 7 months to a more senior position which helped my case. This company is more tech but I know when reading the JD I would need to contact external banks or beneficiary's , so I showed how I dealt with high stake situations etc
I think if you want to break into this depending on the company is to learn Excel - I know it sounds old fashioned by excel is the entry point . I mean like all the lookup formals how to make pivot tables etc.
From there you either break in to the role as entry level or skill up by learning SQL or an analysis tool
Plenty of our desktop support guys moved into our internal test team so it is definitely doable but obviously an easier move internally than convincing a random company. Start to look into/learn automated testing, we struggle to hire decent ones
I'm an analyst in the NHS, they're usually hybrid roles but I work for a CSU so am fully remote. Unfortunately, because NHS England is getting absorbed by DHSC and the CSUs are closing down these roles will probably become less remote. The civil service seems not to be as flexible as the NHS.
Charity fundraiser. I hold a lot of presentations and meet with prospective donors, support volunteers and people who want to raise money us. All virtually. I attend maybe in person events a year.
I am a payroll/HR systems implementation consultant. Been remote in my last 2 roles as well so over 10 years. It's a good job, you do have to visit clients sites sometimes but thats only a few days a month.
You would need to get an entry level role at a company that does this. Once you are there you can be trained up and even in this job market, there are plenty of positions for experienced consultants around.
I started out with a company called ADP but there are other routes. You might look at a company called Dayforce. They won't hire you in an entry level role but the interesting thing with them is that they have recently started using partner companies to implement their system which means you have quite a lot of small partner companies springing up that do take on entey level people like yourself. I work for one myself.
i work full time building websites. 70 hour weeks. zero pay. but at least i'm my own boss.....
.
I know you get downvoted in most subreddits for saying it - but everyone who complains about how they do all the work to make a business money and it's not fair.
start your own business.
you'll be happy there's people out there with the skills to grow something big enough to actually employ others.
I work in software sales and it's mostly remote. You still have to travel occasionally to see clients but I can go weeks without traveling. It depends if you want "never leave home" remote or just want something more flexible than X days a week in the office.
It's definitely much harder than it was to get fully remote.
I have a sort of 'hybrid' role (one part science writer, one part admin). The science writer (or any-topic writer) aspect would likely be fully remote, particularly for a freelance writer (or content creator).
Data Analyst for a US company. im the only one in the UK, everyone else is stateside. fully remote, haven’t been to the actual office in London west end in over two years.
slow clap * wow... imagine, why didn't I think of that?
Edit: If I know which industries required remote working en masse, then I would retrain into those rather than looking for some niche remote job. Hope that helps.
None of them do it en mass, just train in something you enjoy. There's no special industry that has higher levels that others, it depends on the company and the specific job your applying for.
Cybersecurity as a L2 SOC analyst. Office is becoming increasingly the norm, so wouldn't go into it expecting remote. I kind of fell ass backwards into the job I have now: a random LinkedIn Easy Apply that just kept moving in the right direction.
Home working with a couple site visits a week to mix it up a bit. Perfect combo IMO.
If you’re seeking home working, you will need to keep an eye out for companies HQ away from your area. Generally companies will regionalise BD/sales/bidding roles.
I work in marketing for an agency and my role is completely remote. Im looking for a new job and remote roles are incredibly difficult to find now. Most places offer a hybrid approach.
Content marketing. Work for an international company that has a couple of offices but going in is optional even in cities where they have an office. It has its ups and downs. Being on your own can sap your motivation sometimes, but you can't beat the commute. I don't miss the tube.
It was an internal promotion from working in the UK marketing team. I started the UK job during covid when all new people were joining with remote contracts, and managed to keep that in my contract when I moved to EMEA. I know the company advertises on all the usual sites though. One of my colleagues has a marketing manager job open right now. If you're interested, DM me and I'll send you the link (it might say 2 days in the office but I know someone in her team lives on the other side of the country and doesn't come in).
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That's a rough gig man, I hope it pays well. I'm guessing free eye tests are included at least.
I've heard it's pretty hard.
is that for like... auditions?
Data Analyst
Finance and payments operation analyst US tech company
What are your qualifications? Like defree , previous experience etc ? If you don’t mind sharing ofc
Of course,
I have a finance related degree Previous experience mainly in banking operation, mainly customer side and secured loan side and a bit of internal audit work too. I think the main thing for me was how well I came across in the interview and demonstrated skills. This is my first quote on quote technical job. ( internal audit in my opinion is very easy and isn't technical - worked in financial services )However I showcased how previous work I done would transfer here and what I could tie the bridge that they may need.
For example I come from customer operations not as technical as this however I was a really good with people - got promoted from the previous role within 7 months to a more senior position which helped my case. This company is more tech but I know when reading the JD I would need to contact external banks or beneficiary's , so I showed how I dealt with high stake situations etc
I think if you want to break into this depending on the company is to learn Excel - I know it sounds old fashioned by excel is the entry point . I mean like all the lookup formals how to make pivot tables etc. From there you either break in to the role as entry level or skill up by learning SQL or an analysis tool
Software tester.
A lot of software development related roles are easily done remotely though many are now hybrid.
Can I ask some advice please? I'm trapped in first line software support hell. Can I move into testing and would it be worth it? I feel so stuck.
Plenty of our desktop support guys moved into our internal test team so it is definitely doable but obviously an easier move internally than convincing a random company. Start to look into/learn automated testing, we struggle to hire decent ones
I go in once a week but no obligation. I’m an accountant based in London
how long have you been qualified for?
Qualified last year, in 2024
I'm an analyst in the NHS, they're usually hybrid roles but I work for a CSU so am fully remote. Unfortunately, because NHS England is getting absorbed by DHSC and the CSUs are closing down these roles will probably become less remote. The civil service seems not to be as flexible as the NHS.
Charity fundraiser. I hold a lot of presentations and meet with prospective donors, support volunteers and people who want to raise money us. All virtually. I attend maybe in person events a year.
I am a payroll/HR systems implementation consultant. Been remote in my last 2 roles as well so over 10 years. It's a good job, you do have to visit clients sites sometimes but thats only a few days a month.
How do i get into this i have a hr degree
You would need to get an entry level role at a company that does this. Once you are there you can be trained up and even in this job market, there are plenty of positions for experienced consultants around.
I started out with a company called ADP but there are other routes. You might look at a company called Dayforce. They won't hire you in an entry level role but the interesting thing with them is that they have recently started using partner companies to implement their system which means you have quite a lot of small partner companies springing up that do take on entey level people like yourself. I work for one myself.
Building LLM+RAG drive kinda product in a startup with people from 4 geographies. Anything around software should give you good flexibility
i work full time building websites. 70 hour weeks. zero pay. but at least i'm my own boss.....
.
I know you get downvoted in most subreddits for saying it - but everyone who complains about how they do all the work to make a business money and it's not fair.
start your own business.
you'll be happy there's people out there with the skills to grow something big enough to actually employ others.
I work in software sales and it's mostly remote. You still have to travel occasionally to see clients but I can go weeks without traveling. It depends if you want "never leave home" remote or just want something more flexible than X days a week in the office.
It's definitely much harder than it was to get fully remote.
I have a sort of 'hybrid' role (one part science writer, one part admin). The science writer (or any-topic writer) aspect would likely be fully remote, particularly for a freelance writer (or content creator).
Marketing Executive for a SaaS company in finance.
I work in the procurement team of a healthcare provider
Data Analyst for a US company. im the only one in the UK, everyone else is stateside. fully remote, haven’t been to the actual office in London west end in over two years.
The industry doesn't really matter. If it can be done remotely there will be remote jobs.
Edit: If I know which industries required remote working en masse, then I would retrain into those rather than looking for some niche remote job. Hope that helps.
None of them do it en mass, just train in something you enjoy. There's no special industry that has higher levels that others, it depends on the company and the specific job your applying for.
I’m a senior consultant (advisory and strategy) Industry: Transport
Although remote, I do travel around the UK for events, conferences or clients office
This is typically twice a month
Cybersecurity as a L2 SOC analyst. Office is becoming increasingly the norm, so wouldn't go into it expecting remote. I kind of fell ass backwards into the job I have now: a random LinkedIn Easy Apply that just kept moving in the right direction.
AI Data annotation couldn't find a job with my masters in mathematical physics
Software implementation consultant, specifically human capital management systems.
Social Media manager and video editor
Regional sales/bid manager - construction.
Home working with a couple site visits a week to mix it up a bit. Perfect combo IMO.
If you’re seeking home working, you will need to keep an eye out for companies HQ away from your area. Generally companies will regionalise BD/sales/bidding roles.
Principal designer. I am On site may be once every 2 weeks for a couple of hours….
Project manager in IT
Yeah I do, but not something you would want to do!
Which is...?
I work in data - never been to the office 5 years
I work in marketing for an agency and my role is completely remote. Im looking for a new job and remote roles are incredibly difficult to find now. Most places offer a hybrid approach.
Financial crime investigator
Weird I was just looking at applying for this job yeaterday, do you have any tips?
How did u get into this ?
Content marketing. Work for an international company that has a couple of offices but going in is optional even in cities where they have an office. It has its ups and downs. Being on your own can sap your motivation sometimes, but you can't beat the commute. I don't miss the tube.
how do i get into this and is your company looking for people as well?
I work in marketing for an EMEA team.
How did you get that job ? Like any particular sites to focus on ?
It was an internal promotion from working in the UK marketing team. I started the UK job during covid when all new people were joining with remote contracts, and managed to keep that in my contract when I moved to EMEA. I know the company advertises on all the usual sites though. One of my colleagues has a marketing manager job open right now. If you're interested, DM me and I'll send you the link (it might say 2 days in the office but I know someone in her team lives on the other side of the country and doesn't come in).
Software. Still fully remote but it is getting rare, most jobs are now so remote they are in another country!
Haha very true.
I have a few friends who work remotely for companies in the US, so their hours are very odd!
Software Engineer
Cyber sec
Cyber Security Engineer
I work in PR
Customer Success Manager
I work as an in-house global mobility specialist.
You mean 'in- my- own- house' global mobility specialist, surely?
haha! I guess you could say that! :)
Me. Chief of Staff full time, and HR ops manager part time.
Technical consultant at a Microsoft partner
Twitch streamer
Don’t do it mate - you’ll be keeping the bed warm of whatever AI they decide to replace you with. Get something that needs a human to be there.
Like what?
lol
lol