How to Find Remote Job Opportunities Outside Linkedin

When I was recruiting at a startup, I didn’t have LinkedIn Recruiter or fancy sourcing tools. So I got creative and turned to Google. There’s a trick called X-ray search that recruiters use to find talent. But job seekers can flip it to find roles that aren’t showing up on LinkedIn or job boards. It works because you’re searching company job boards directly specifically sites hosted by Greenhouse, Lever and Ashby which are the three most common platforms used by startups, tech companies and design forward teams to post jobs. Here’s how it works: Say you’re a Product Designer looking for remote roles. Pop this into Google: site:jobs.lever.co OR site:jobs.greenhouse.io OR site:ashbyhq.com "product designer" AND "remote" You’ll get real-time openings, straight from company career pages. Looking for something location-based and you’re a Social Media Manager in LA, use this: site:jobs.greenhouse.io OR site:jobs.lever.co "social media manager" AND "Los Angeles" You can plug in any title, industry or location that matters to you like “brand designer,” “UX internship,” or “marketing. coordinator” This is how I found amazing candidates when I had zero tools. Now I’m sharing it with you because the best jobs aren’t always on the front page. Try it and let me know what you find!

If you're only using LinkedIn to find jobs, you're doing it wrong. Here are 10 sites that are lesser known but incredibly effective. Most job seekers rely on the big 3: Indeed. LinkedIn. Glassdoor. But the best roles (especially remote, startup, or global ones) are often listed here: 📍JobLeads → Who it’s for: Professionals in product, growth, design, or sales. → What kind of jobs: Curated roles at high-growth startups and tech companies. → Region: UK, US, Canada, Europe. 📍Wellfound → Who it’s for: Startup lovers, early-stage builders, tech generalists. → What kind of jobs: Roles at funded startups – engineering, marketing, ops, more... → Region: Global, with strong presence in US & India. 📍Remotive → Who it’s for: Remote-first professionals across tech and non-tech. → What kind of jobs: Fully remote roles in dev, marketing, support, operations. → Region: Global (US, Europe, Asia-friendly roles). 📍Escape the City → Who it’s for: Corporate escapees seeking purpose-driven careers. → What kind of jobs: Roles at mission-led startups, NGOs, and social ventures. → Region: UK, Europe, Remote-friendly. 📍Dynamite Jobs → Who it’s for: Self-starters who enjoy small teams and async work. → What kind of jobs: Remote jobs at bootstrapped, profitable startups. → Region: Global, especially North America and Europe. 📍Himalayas → Who it’s for: Clean UI lovers, remote explorers, and async workers. → What kind of jobs: Remote jobs in tech, design, writing, and marketing. → Region: Global – timezone filters available. 📍Jobspresso → Who it’s for: Remote workers seeking curated and vetted roles. → What kind of jobs: Tech, customer support, marketing (all remote). → Region: Global, with strong US focus. 📍FlexJobs → Who it’s for: Professionals wanting flexible work without scams. → What kind of jobs: HR, admin, writing, project management (part-time & remote). → Region: US-centric but with international options. 📍EUROPEREMOTELY → Who it’s for: Devs and tech workers in European time zones. → What kind of jobs: Remote tech jobs compatible with EU working hours. → Region: Europe. 📍The Muse → Who it’s for: Culture-driven job seekers who want to research companies. → What kind of jobs: Curated openings across industries with employer insights. → Region: US-focused. --- 📌 Save this post for later and send it to someone who’s stuck refreshing LinkedIn. 👉 Follow for more such career resources.

Remote jobs aren't dead. You just need to know where to look. Here are 3 ways to find them. 1. 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 - Remote .io - Remote .com - We Work Remotely - Remotive - FlexJobs - Jobgether - RemoteOK - NoCommute - JustRemote - Smooth Remote - Remote Source - Working Nomads Specifically for tech Sales (AE) and Sales Engineering (SE/SC) jobs, check out this job board: https://lnkd.in/ghvkt6dG 2. 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 ‘𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱’ 𝗝𝗼𝗯𝘀 Today, I spoke to a VP who was hiring for an open position that wasn’t posted on common job boards (e.g., LinkedIn). It was only listed on the company’s career site (through their ATS). Here’s how you can easily find these 'unlisted' job postings: Search Google with this: Site: {insert ATS domain} | {insert another ATS domain} “{insert job title}” AND “remote” Example: site:GREENHOUSE.IO | site:lever.co "CUSTOMER SUCCESS MANAGER” AND “REMOTE” Commonly used ATS domains: - icims .com - greenhouse .io - lever .co - jobvite .io - ashbyhq .com - smartrecruiters .com - myworkdayjobs .com Filter your Google search results by post date for the most recent posting. Go to Tools = Past Week (See the comments for an article that sheds more light on ‘unlisted jobs’) 3. 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 85% of jobs exist in small companies, and hiring has been increasing at small- and medium-sized companies. While most large companies are Returning-to-Office, smaller companies continue to hire for remote positions. Many startups are even 100% remote, with no permanent offices. Use these job boards to find jobs at small companies (LinkedIn doesn’t let you filter by company size): - Startup Jobs - Wellfound - BuiltIn Don’t forget to set up job alerts to get notified when new roles are posted! 📍 Which do you prefer? 1. 100% Remote; or 2. Hybrid (there’s no 100% office option because no one wants that) Sharing is caring - if you found this helpful, share it with someone that it could help. 💌 #remotejobs #remotework #remotejobboards

Last week I shared my favorite way to quickly find jobs: Google + Google Alerts You all liked the post, so I thought I'd follow up with my next two favorite ways to find jobs: 1) Brian's Job Search 2) Niche Job Boards BRIAN'S JOB SEARCH (link in comments) This site scans every major ATS for job openings. So if you want a project manager role, search for "Project Manager" and it will show you every Project Manager role listed in that ATS. 🤯 Here's how to do it: ✅ Click on the site, type in your ideal job title, and click any ATS (Greenhouse is listed first). You will get a Google search result page based on the following query: ["Job Title" site:greenhouse.io remote]. So if I was searching for Project Manager roles, the query would read: ["Project Manager" site:greenhouse.io remote] and this brings up every remote Project Manager role listed in Greenhouse. Isn't that awesome?! You can edit your query based on your location: ["Project Manager" site:greenhouse.io "New York"]. This would show me every Project Manager role available in New York in Greenhouse's database. ✅ Now take that query and make a Google Alert about it! And do the same for every ATS listed on Brian's Job Search for every job title that interests you. You can set up to 1,000 Google Alerts, so don't be shy about it. ✅ If you see a job you like, go to the company website and apply for the job on their site. ✅ PS: I recommend creating an email specifically for your job search: [Your name][Ideal job title]@gmail.com. (For example, EmilyCareerCoach@gmail.com or JaneSmithHR@gmail.com). I recommend this for three reasons: 1) It keeps your personal email private (since this email will be listed on your resume, job application, and LinkedIn profile). 2) It keeps all your job search correspondence in one easy-to-search spot. 3) It keeps your personal email from getting inundated with messages about the job search. (Especially if you set up Google Alerts for your job search). NICHE JOB BOARDS Use niche job boards to find higher-quality job listings that are more targeted and less competitive. Here are some examples: HCareers: Hospitality jobs MedReps: Medical sales jobs Bot-Jobs: AI jobs HigherEdJobs: Higher education jobs ABA Career Center: Legal jobs eFinancial Careers: Finance jobs Idealist: Nonprofit jobs ITJobPro: IT jobs Retirement Jobs: Age 50+ jobs EatRight Careers: Nutrition jobs Hire My Mom: Remote + flexible jobs There are hundreds out there. Most niche industries have multiple job boards. Just search online for "job boards for [industry/job title]" or check out the link in the comments. I'm rooting for you. 👊 ♻ Please repost if you think this advice will help others. ***** Hi, have we met? I'm Emily and I'm on a mission to get the #greenbannergang back to work, one actionable step at a time. #jobsearch #jobhunt #jobseekers

The surprising place where 40% of my clients found remote dream jobs (hint: it's not a job board)... 👇🏼 Successful job searches always come down to the details…🍊 The more we take action, the more clarity we get. Everyone's fighting over the same positions on LinkedIn and Indeed. But after helping thousands of professionals build remote careers, I've discovered many of my most successful clients landed their roles through an entirely different channel. The surprising source? Online communities dedicated to their specific industry or skill set. ✅ 1 // Niche communities deliver higher-quality opportunities Most remote job seekers exhaust themselves scanning job boards. Meanwhile, hiring managers for the BEST remote positions are posting in specialized Slack groups, Discord servers, and community forums where they already know qualified candidates hang out. These communities might have 1/100th the traffic of major job boards, but the signal-to-noise ratio is dramatically higher. ✅ 2 // The application-to-interview ratio is transformative On traditional job boards, you're competing with 250-500+ applicants per role. In specialized communities, that number often drops below 30 - and many of those aren't even qualified. My client Sarah applied to 50+ remote marketing positions through job boards with zero interviews. Within her first week of joining two marketing Slack communities, she applied to just 3 positions and received 2 interviews. ✅ 3 // These communities offer the "hidden" advantage When you apply through these channels, you're not just another resume in the ATS. You're seen as a peer who's already part of the same professional ecosystem as the hiring team. This subtle distinction completely changes how your application is perceived and evaluated. ✅ 4 // Finding your perfect communities is simpler than you think: • Ask 3-5 respected colleagues which online communities they value most • Search "[your field/skill] + community" or "[your field/skill] + slack" on Google • Look for niche newsletters that curate specialized job opportunities • Join Github discussions for technical roles or specialized subreddits My client James found his dream remote developer position through a small Discord server dedicated to React developers. The role was never posted publicly because the hiring manager filled it through community referrals first. — 📌 Pro tip (if you’re in product management): As an example, joining Lenny’s Newsletter’s paid community on Slack opens up new PM jobs weekly. This stuff is a goldmine. Remote job searching isn't about applying to more positions - it's about applying to the right positions through the right channels. Question: Have you ever found a new opportunity via smaller communities? Here’s to “escaping the cubicle” Wes #remotework #jobsearchtips #resumewriter 🎥 (@wangzg8)