CANCELLED LINKEDIN. CANCELLED UPWORK. CANCELLED HOW PEOPLE USUALLY FIND REMOTE JOBS.
People are quietly landing remote jobs without applying all day.
Here are 12 prompts they don’t talk about:
People are quietly landing remote jobs without applying all day.
Here are 12 prompts they don’t talk about:
1/ The "Problem Hunter" Prompt (Twitter/X or Threads)
Stop saying "I'm looking for work." Instead, post this:
"I’m looking to help 2 [Niche] companies solve [Specific Problem, e.g., high churn or slow page loads] this month. If you’re struggling with this, DM me, I’ll send over a free 5-minute audit of your current setup." Why it works: You move from 'supplicant' to 'specialist.'
Stop saying "I'm looking for work." Instead, post this:
"I’m looking to help 2 [Niche] companies solve [Specific Problem, e.g., high churn or slow page loads] this month. If you’re struggling with this, DM me, I’ll send over a free 5-minute audit of your current setup." Why it works: You move from 'supplicant' to 'specialist.'
2/ The Slack "Value Loop" Prompt
Join industry-specific Slacks (like Superpath for content or ProductLed for PMs). Don't check the #{jobs} channel first. Use the search bar for "does anyone know how to..." then reply:
"I saw you were struggling with [Topic]. I handled a similar transition at my last role using [Specific Tool]. Happy to jump on a quick 10-minute Loom to show you the workflow if it helps!"
Join industry-specific Slacks (like Superpath for content or ProductLed for PMs). Don't check the #{jobs} channel first. Use the search bar for "does anyone know how to..." then reply:
"I saw you were struggling with [Topic]. I handled a similar transition at my last role using [Specific Tool]. Happy to jump on a quick 10-minute Loom to show you the workflow if it helps!"
3/ The "Reverse Recruitment" Prompt (Cold Email)
Find a company you love that isn't hiring for your role. Email the Head of Department:
"I’ve been tracking [Company]’s growth in [Market]. Usually, at this stage, [Specific Bottleneck] starts to happen. I built a system at [Previous Co] that automated 40% of that. Are you open to a brief chat about how we could implement something similar for you?"
Find a company you love that isn't hiring for your role. Email the Head of Department:
"I’ve been tracking [Company]’s growth in [Market]. Usually, at this stage, [Specific Bottleneck] starts to happen. I built a system at [Previous Co] that automated 40% of that. Are you open to a brief chat about how we could implement something similar for you?"
4/ The "Tool Expert" Prompt (Community Forums)
Hang out where the tools of your trade are discussed (Discord, Discourse, Reddit).
"Just figured out a workaround for [Common Software Bug/Limitation]. It saves about 5 hours of manual entry a week. Here’s the step-by-step: [Link to Guide/Video]." Recruiters lurk in these forums looking for the people everyone else is asking for help.
Hang out where the tools of your trade are discussed (Discord, Discourse, Reddit).
"Just figured out a workaround for [Common Software Bug/Limitation]. It saves about 5 hours of manual entry a week. Here’s the step-by-step: [Link to Guide/Video]." Recruiters lurk in these forums looking for the people everyone else is asking for help.
5/ The "Portfolio Roast" Prompt
Go to a community of peers and ask:
"I’m rebuilding my portfolio to target [Specific High-Value Industry]. If you were a founder in that space, what’s the one thing you’d need to see to trust me with your [Project] immediately?" This often triggers: "Actually, I need help with that right now."
Go to a community of peers and ask:
"I’m rebuilding my portfolio to target [Specific High-Value Industry]. If you were a founder in that space, what’s the one thing you’d need to see to trust me with your [Project] immediately?" This often triggers: "Actually, I need help with that right now."
6/ The "Unfilled Role" Prompt
See a job post that's been up for 30+ days? It’s a "stale" lead and your best friend.
"Hi [Name], I noticed this role has been open for a while. Often that means the 'perfect' candidate doesn't exist on paper. I specialize in [Skill A] and [Skill B] if you're open to a fractional or project-based start to bridge the gap, let's talk."
See a job post that's been up for 30+ days? It’s a "stale" lead and your best friend.
"Hi [Name], I noticed this role has been open for a while. Often that means the 'perfect' candidate doesn't exist on paper. I specialize in [Skill A] and [Skill B] if you're open to a fractional or project-based start to bridge the gap, let's talk."
7/ The "Alumni Loop" Prompt
"Hey [Name], I’m a fellow [University/Course] alum. I’m moving into [Niche] and noticed your team is doing incredible work there. I’m not looking for a referral, I just want to know what the 'non-negotiable' skill is for someone joining your department right now." 9 times out of 10, they offer to pass your CV along anyway.
"Hey [Name], I’m a fellow [University/Course] alum. I’m moving into [Niche] and noticed your team is doing incredible work there. I’m not looking for a referral, I just want to know what the 'non-negotiable' skill is for someone joining your department right now." 9 times out of 10, they offer to pass your CV along anyway.
8/ The "Curated Newsletter" Prompt
Subscribe to niche newsletters (like Remotive or We Work Remotely). When they feature a "Company Spotlight," reply to the newsletter author:
"Great feature on [Company]. I actually specialize in [Role] for that specific industry. Do you happen to have a point of contact there, or should I reach out cold?"
Subscribe to niche newsletters (like Remotive or We Work Remotely). When they feature a "Company Spotlight," reply to the newsletter author:
"Great feature on [Company]. I actually specialize in [Role] for that specific industry. Do you happen to have a point of contact there, or should I reach out cold?"
9/ The "Podcast Guest" Prompt
Listen to a podcast where a founder in your niche is interviewed.
"Hey [Founder], loved your point on [Specific Episode Moment] about [Topic]. I actually implemented a version of that at [Co] and found that [Insight]. If you’re ever looking to scale that department, I’d love to share my data with you."
Listen to a podcast where a founder in your niche is interviewed.
"Hey [Founder], loved your point on [Specific Episode Moment] about [Topic]. I actually implemented a version of that at [Co] and found that [Insight]. If you’re ever looking to scale that department, I’d love to share my data with you."
10/ The "EOR Search" Prompt
Search for companies using "Employer of Record" services like Deel, Remote, or Oyster. These companies are built for global remote hiring.
"Hi [Recruiter], I saw [Company] uses [Deel/Remote] for their international team. As a [Role] based in [Country], I’m already set up for this workflow. Are there any upcoming openings for [Department]?"
Search for companies using "Employer of Record" services like Deel, Remote, or Oyster. These companies are built for global remote hiring.
"Hi [Recruiter], I saw [Company] uses [Deel/Remote] for their international team. As a [Role] based in [Country], I’m already set up for this workflow. Are there any upcoming openings for [Department]?"
11/ The "Beta Tester" Prompt
Find a startup in "Stealth Mode" or early Beta.
"I’ve been testing your tool and noticed [Specific UX/Technical Issue]. I’m a [Role] and I’d love to help you polish this before the big launch. Do you have room for a part-time contributor?"
Find a startup in "Stealth Mode" or early Beta.
"I’ve been testing your tool and noticed [Specific UX/Technical Issue]. I’m a [Role] and I’d love to help you polish this before the big launch. Do you have room for a part-time contributor?"
12/ The "Future-Proof" Prompt
"I’m currently focused on [Emerging Skill, e.g., AI Implementation]. I’m looking for one 'lighthouse' project to showcase how this transforms [Industry]. If you’re interested in being that case study (at a reduced rate), let’s connect."
"I’m currently focused on [Emerging Skill, e.g., AI Implementation]. I’m looking for one 'lighthouse' project to showcase how this transforms [Industry]. If you’re interested in being that case study (at a reduced rate), let’s connect."
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