As major corporations across the world issue Return-To-Office mandates, it is easy to assume that remote work was a COVID-time fad.
However, recent statistics show that remote work is not only here to stay, but growing substantially. According to recent figures, nearly 50% of the global workforce today has remote-capable roles. While only 8% of the roles are fully remote, this still gives employees the flexibility and convenience to work remotely for a few days of the week.
While popular job boards like LinkedIn and Indeed let you filter job listings to view only remote jobs, they are not entirely helpful. Here’s a fun fact: less than half of all employers (46.1% to be precise) post their openings on LinkedIn, while a higher number of employers (49.5%) use their own careers portal for recruiting.
If you are someone relying on LinkedIn entirely for job hunting, you are potentially missing out on a large chunk of listings.
There is another challenge applicants face while applying to remote positions – the sheer volume of applications. Studies show that over 90% of all jobseekers prefer remote positions (although only a significantly lower number of them actually end in one). What this means is that each position that opens up attracts hundreds of applications.
This makes it difficult for employers as well as qualified applicants.
In this article, we take a look at some of the popular online tools that make applying for remote jobs easier and efficient.
ATS-Friendly-Resumes.com
Most modern job applications go through Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). An ATS software filters job applications based on how well it matches the job description. This means that no matter how qualified you are, if an ATS system rejects your application, then it never gets seen by your potential employer.
ATS-Friendly Resumes lets users input the job description as well as the applicant’s resume, and uses AI to rewrite the resume to make it more likely to pass the ATS filters.
Key features
- Personalized resume-rewrites in seconds
- AI rewrites resume with the right keywords, formatting, and structure to beat the ATS filters
- Does not fabricate experiences or invents credentials. It merely makes your resume more ATS-friendly
- Lifetime credits. No monthly subscriptions
- Free ATS score checker lets users check their ATS score before investing in a rewrite
Pricing
- ATS-Friendly-Resumes does not have monthly subscription. Credits have lifetime validity.
- Pricing starts at $1 per rewrite.
- Minimum credit top-up starts at $5.
- Credits are cheaper with high value top-ups
Himalayas.app
There are a number of remote-work focused job boards available already. Himalayas is an app that is fundamentally free for job search and this makes it more valuable for jobseekers than alternatives like We Work Remotely. Another aspect of Himalayas that makes it good for remote employment is it les you filter listings based on criteria like salary, and employment benefits. There are also filters for benefits like ‘4 day workweek’ or ‘crypto payment’.
Key features
- AI-based job recommendations, and new job alerts
- AI-powered resume builder, cover letters, and interview practice
- Headshots and conversational interview (both AI-driven) practice part of paid package
- Remote salary tracker
Pricing
- Free profile lets you apply to jobs and get basic AI features
- Paid plans start at $9/month and offers daily job alerts, AI headshots, and conversational interview practice
- Max plans priced at $29/month with more advanced features
Surely Remote
SurelyRemote is an India-focused remote jobs search site. While the site caters to Indian job-seekers, listings are posted from across the world. The jobs are manually curated and verified to filter out scams and junk listings. The posted job listings take applicants directly to the company’s listing page, thus avoiding middlemen and agencies.
Key Features:
- Direct application without middlemen and agencies
- Manually curated listings free from scam or junk
- 10,000+ jobs listed on site
Pricing
- INR 899 for year-round access
- Access to all listings
EnhanCV
EnhanCV is an AI-based resume builder that lets job seekers pick a template and build out their resume in a few clicks. The built-in AI system helps with resume proofreading, resume tailoring, and LinkedIn-based resume building. The application further helps with cover letter generation as well.
Key Features:
- Resume templates
- AI resume builder
- Cover letter generator
- Job interview guide
Pricing
- Free plan: 7 day plan with EnhanCV branding
- INR 889 per month for up to 300 resumes and cover letters
Canva Resume Builder
Canva is a popular graphic design tool with all the necessary features to build beautiful resumes for your job application. The Resume Builder is free to use and lets you create effortlessly beautiful resumes in minutes. Not everything in Canva is free, however and applicants may be required to pay for premium graphics or templates.
Key Features
- Thousands of free templates
- Millions of free images and graphics
- Mobile responsive designs
- Real-time collaboration
- Translate (Pro) lets automatically translate your design
Pricing
- Free: Thousands of free templates to pick from
- Premium templates and icons may be chargeable
Summary of the best online tools for remote job applications
| Tool Name | Best For | Pricing |
| ATS-Friendly-Resumes.com | Rewrites resumes to make them pass the ATS filters | $1 |
| Himalays.app | Remote-work focused job boards | Free plan available |
| Surely Remote | India-focused remote job board | INR 899 |
| EnhanCV | AI-based resume builder | INR 889 |
| Canva Resume Builder | Graphic design tool | Free templates available |