Hey everyone! I’ve been thinking a lot lately about transitioning into remote work, especially in an entry-level role. I recently finished school and I’m not in a place where relocating or commuting long distances is an option right now. I’ve seen people online mention working remotely in things like customer support, content moderation, or even junior admin jobs. But I’m wondering, is anyone here actually doing a remote entry-level job at the moment? How did you get started, and what should someone like me expect in terms of workload and communication when everything’s done online? I’m trying to wrap my head around how people actually land these roles without a lot of experience, and how teams usually train new hires remotely. Would love to hear any real examples or just how your day-to-day looks if you’re doing something like this.
I honestly didn't think it would be possible at first, especially without a super technical background, but turns out a lot of companies are opening up to training people virtually. I landed my role through a job board that had filters specifically for remote and junior-level positions, and after a few interviews, I was onboarded over video calls. The learning curve was real in the beginning, especially when you don’t have someone physically next to you to ask questions. But Slack, Zoom, and Notion became my best friends fast. What helped was being very vocal when I didn’t understand something—otherwise, it’s easy to fall behind. The team is super scattered across time zones, but we have a shared doc for daily updates and check-ins twice a week. It’s more structured than I thought it’d be, actually. There’s definitely space for beginners if you’re proactive and not afraid to overcommunicate a little.
I started a Remote Jobs Remote Jobs earlier this year, and honestly, I didn’t think I stood a chance when I applied. I have a degree but not much hands-on experience, so I expected a lot of rejections. Surprisingly, what worked for me was showcasing small personal projects and explaining how I organized my time or solved specific problems—even if they weren’t work-related. I think the remote-first companies care less about polish and more about how you adapt and communicate. The interview was casual, but once I got in, the first few weeks were pretty intense. They gave me a bunch of recorded tutorials and then paired me with someone who’d check in every day for the first month. Now I work mostly independently, with a weekly meeting to keep everything aligned. It can get a bit lonely some days, but it’s manageable. If you’re good at managing your time and asking questions, it’s definitely doable
