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Tips for Digital Nomad Job Seekers

Do you like to travel? Wish you had the freedom to live in another country while being able to work? The life of a digital nomad, although not for everyone, can be a very attractive venture for individuals that value their location independence. In this article, we’ll cover what a digital nomad is, the advantages and disadvantages of working abroad, the various fields for working remote, and what are the most popular digital nomad destinations.

What is a digital nomad?  

A digital nomad is a person with an online job that enables them to work remotely, usually through the use of their phone or a laptop computer. The digital Nomad takes advantage of being remote to travel the world while working simultaneously.

The benefits of the digital nomad lifestyle

In addition to the obvious advantage of having no obligation to be at a fixed location, the digital nomad life can provide other benefits such as:

Lower cost of living:  A huge benefit of having a remote job is the ability to live where it’s affordable. In your home country, you might be scraping by to make ends meet on your current income, but that same level of income in another country could easily get you by without any compromise to your standard of living.

Meet new people: Ironically, it can be more difficult to strike up a conversation with a stranger in your home country where everyone speaks your language, than a foreign country where you only need to hear someone speak your language to have a reason to say “Hi”.  The very fact that you’re a stranger in a foreign land opens doors of conversation to exchange stories and build new relationships with locals as well as other digital nomads that can be found all around the world.

Experience a different culture: Having the opportunity to experience what it’s like to live in another country can not only be fascinating, but also life-changing. Seeing how other people live from day to day can leave its mark in how you perceive the world, and can provide a deeper appreciation for what may be taken for granted.

The disadvantages of being a digital nomad

As it is with everything, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. The digital nomad lifestyle is definitely not for everyone and here’s some of the reasons for that:

Visa difficulties: Every country has their own procedures and requirements for obtaining a visa and some countries are more friendly towards digital nomads than others. Staying for a month or so in many countries is usually not an issue, but beyond that you might find yourself having to plan an exit strategy which can get pretty tiring after a while.  Continue reading to see a list of some of the more popular digital nomad destinations with easy online applications to reduce the headache.

Cultural fatigue: Adjusting to a completely different culture can be very tiring, especially being a digital nomad in a foreign country that doesn’t speak your language. Unless you can find a digital nomad community in the area, you might find yourself missing the familiarity of home or just wishing it wasn’t so difficult to order a coffee the way you like it.

Living out of a suitcase: The digital nomad lifestyle will always have you moving. From checking in and out of hotels and Airbnbs, using ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lift, and lugging around all your possessions in a backpack.

Examples of digital nomad jobs

Having a job that enables you to live as digital nomad simply needs to not require you to be at any particular location to perform your duties. You also would have to posses some sort of skill using digital technology. Some of the remote jobs that fall under this criteria include:

  • Freelance Writer
  • Graphic Designer
  • Journalist
  • Programmer
  • Travel Blogger
  • SEO Specialist
  • Social Media Manager
  • Virtual Assistant
  • VLogger & Youtube Content Creator
  • Web Developer

Top countries for working remote

As a digital nomad, it’s true that you’re free to work from anywhere, but not everywhere. Some of the prohibiting factors include internet accessibility, visas, and budget. You might also have some preferences for wanting warm weather, food,  beaches, or a digital nomad/expat community.

Overall, many consider the following countries to be great destinations for people looking to work abroad:

  • Colombia
  • Costa Rica
  • Estonia
  • Georgia
  • Indonesia
  • Malaysia
  • Mexico
  • Portugal
  • Thailand

How to become a digital nomad

If you’re serious about embarking on the journey to work remotely in a foreign country, it’s important to first consider what skill sets you possess and how those skills can be utilized in a digital format. Also consider what remote jobs are currently in demand as it will be much easier to find clients.

Create a portfolio video

When it comes to finding a job as a digital nomad, the competition can be very intense, so it’s important to stand out from the crowd that’s also looking for clients. As it is, freelancers that use digital technology for work tend to be very tech savvy, and so it’s expected that the competition will be using the latest tools to be seen and heard by potential employers.

One of the more unique and innovative ways to gain the advantage over the competition would be to create a portfolio video to showcase your skill for clients to see. Static images and blocks of text are too easily glazed over. Video, on the other hand, is able to easily grab and keep the attention of clients while being able to convey a lot of information in a small window of time.

Share your portfolio video on CazVid

CazVid is a free job board app that’s specifically designed for the creation and sharing of portfolio videos, resume videos, and employment opportunities.  In a short 30-second video, freelancers  and individuals looking for remote work can showcase their skills for employers to see.

If you’re hoping to land a remote job, CazVid is a fantastic tool to check out. Download it now on Android and iPhone.

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