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    How to Tailor Your CV for Remote Jobs

    Remote roles attract 5–10x more applicants than on-site ones. The CVs that win lead with proof of remote-ready habits.

    Remote-first companies hire for self-direction. Your CV needs to show you've delivered without a manager looking over your shoulder, not just that you're willing to work from home.

    Signals to add

    • Explicit "Remote" tag next to roles where you worked remotely.
    • Async-collaboration tools: Notion, Linear, Loom, Slack, Figma.
    • Time-zone overlap statement in your summary if you target a specific market.
    • Outcomes shipped without on-site supervision.
    • Written-communication evidence: published docs, internal blog posts, RFCs.

    Signals to remove

    • References to office attendance, commutes, or in-person team-building.
    • "Punctual" and "reliable" — these are assumed.

    Frequently asked questions

    Should I list my time zone on my CV?
    Yes if you're applying internationally. "Based in Lisbon (UTC+0), 4-hour overlap with US East" is the format that works.

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