The gig economy experienced a revival, especially during the pandemic.
It doesn’t appear to be slowing down anytime soon.
If you’re one of those hoping to land a remote job, you should select a niche first.
Why Choose a Niche?
First off, why is it so crucial to decide on a niche? Can’t you just do the same job as everybody else?
Well, technically you can, but this also makes you easier to replace.
After all, why should a company treat you well when they can always find someone to do the same job at a lower rate?
Thus, finding a niche reduces your competition. This way, you’ll stand out because not everyone will be able to perform the tasks that you specialize in.
It also increases your value as a remote worker. It’ll be easier to negotiate your prices and to charge a premium, especially if you have the track record to prove it.
Lastly, you get to develop your skills and expertise further. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of the common issues in your field and provide appropriate solutions to businesses.
As you earn more experience in the industry, sharing your knowledge with younger remote workers through seminars or courses can become another income-generating avenue for you.
Know What You Are Passionate About
Before picking your niche, ask yourself one question:
Where do your passions lie?
For some, the answer will come easy. Others, not so much.
Still, you’re surely interested in something at any given moment.
Do you enjoy creating helpful applications and other useful software? How about making marketing plans and studying market trends? Or do you excel at working in the back office and supporting top-level management?
Whatever it is, find something that you like (or are good at) and stick with it.
This is always a good place to start.
Study the Market
What roles are currently at the top of the list?
You might want to consider learning the skills to get a job in that specific field.
Of course, this doesn’t mean to just hop on whatever is hot because trends die sooner or later.
Still, keeping an eye on the market can give you a grasp of the most profitable niches at the moment.
The idea here is to identify a niche where you can provide the most value—and get paid accordingly for it.
Evaluate Your Competitors
See what sort of solutions your fellow remote workers are already providing many businesses with.
Also, check if there’s enough clientele in this niche.
If not, you may be better off choosing another niche if you don’t want to compete with more experienced and established workers.
Narrow Down Your List and (Finally!) Choose a Niche
If there are a lot of industries you want to try, it’s best to narrow down your choices.
Unfortunately, you won’t have the luxury of time for trial and error.
Thus, choose one that aligns with your personality, passions, and interests the most and give it a try.
Start updating your resume and avoid these common mistakes.
Expect that you won’t be the only applicant for any position. Thus, do your best to make your job application stand out from the rest.
Take Your Time
If you haven’t defined your interests yet, then no pressure!
It takes time and patience to find a niche that truly suits your preferences and skills.
Further, the longer you stay working, the more you’ll be in tune with your preferences and passions.
Still, it’s better to start taking small steps to find the right niche, so you have more to offer in the future.
On that note, if you’ve already found your niche as a remote worker but have trouble getting jobs, check out Remote Staff’s job listings. It’s regularly updated with jobs that are often very industry-specific.
Remote Staff has also been in business for 15 years (and counting)! The company has helped place Filipino remote talent in countless Australian businesses and is now exploring the American market.
If your current niche caters to either Australian or American companies, register with us today!
