In 2020 when the COVID pandemic locked down the world, billions of workers were thrown into a completely new way of working: remote collaboration.

Exciting? We think so. But ask anyone who works remotely: it’s not all smooth sailing. Yes, it’s never been easier to find a remote job or attract remote employees, but for many employers and remote workers, this avant-garde way of collaborating and working remotely came with new and daunting challenges. Distributed teams work across time zones and need to take advantage of asynchronous collaboration and remote collaboration tools to maintain productivity, engage current employees, and to attract and onboard new ones.

Despite this, remote workers are valuing the benefits of remote work. Skyrocketing productivity and improved work-life balance have irreversibly changed how we work and how we think about work. Remote workers tend to be more productive, engaged, and happier and employers who hire remote teams can attract the best talent regardless of geography. Here are some numbers: 97.6% of workers would like to work remotely forever after this pandemic is over and 1 in 2 US employees won’t return to jobs that don’t offer remote work.

Before March 2020, working from home was still perceived as a questionable choice for anyone wanting to get ahead, especially if you’re just starting out in your career. Working from home was considered a coveted privilege, reserved for employees with longer tenure. Even then, such a concession was usually reserved for Fridays.

It took the COVID pandemic to break this stigma. There is no contradiction between working from home and nurturing your long-term career ambitions. In March 2020, billions of workers were thrown into a completely new way of working, kickstarting the largest cultural shift in how we work since the industrial revolution. Within just three weeks, the percentage of U.S. employees working from home doubled from 31% to 62%. Today, 97.6% of workers would like to work remotely forever after this pandemic is over and 1 in 2 US employees won’t return to jobs that don’t offer remote work.

Part-time work typically requires fewer than 30 hours per week. However, the federal government doesn’t provide a definition for part-time or full-time employees. This means the hours you work depend on the company, position, and agreement made between you and your employer.

The number of hours per week you’re expected to work and how your employer designates employment status determines whether your role is full time or part time. Typically, part-time workers also receive fewer benefits and perks than full-time employees.

In this article, we’ll outline what a part-time job is, why part-time positions might be a good fit for you, what benefits and perks you may be eligible for, and more.

Time zones are tricky. It’s easy enough to understand time zones where you live, but if you’re working in a remote team spread across the world, it gets harder to remember what time it is for your team members.

Attempts to reinvent time zones to make them easier for everyone have failed, we just can’t come to a universal agreement.

However, it’s becoming increasingly hard to argue against the benefits of re-mote work Yes, there are challenges but the benefits ultimately outweigh the hassle.

In this article, you’ll learn about the benefits and challenges of working across time zones, as well as the best practices you need to follow.

During the interview process, hiring managers will as, “what are your salary ex-pectations?” to understand if your expected salary is within their salary range.

A salary range is the minimum and maximum base salary an organization will pay for a specific role. For example, if the lower salary for a job is $50,000 and the higher salary is $100,000, the salary range is $50,000-$100,000.

A salary range is also the difference between the lowest and highest salary that an employee wants to receive if they join the team.

In general, salary ranges include low, mid-point, and maximum salaries. For example:

• $50,000 (bottom of the range)
• $75,000 (average salary)
• $100,000 (maximum)
• Range: $50,000-$100,000

This article discusses the use of salary ranges, how to determine a salary range, the factors that affect it, and how to negotiate your salary with hiring managers.

Remote work was a global movement before the coronavirus pandemic and only accelerated with it. According to Gallup, nearly 60% of U.S. employees working from home want to continue to do so. 90% of remote workers plan to stay for their careers.

Employees like remote work arrangements because it offers more flexibility and autonomy, both in location and working hours. Remote work doesn’t have to mean working from home. It could mean working from a coffee shop, co-working space, or internationally by taking advantage of remote work visas.

Employers also benefit when they support remote workers. Employers who embrace teleworking aren’t sacrificing performance. They benefit from decreased costs and lower environmental impacts to higher productivity and employee retention.

This article outlines the benefits of remote work for employees and employers.

Remote work is a flexible work style where you work outside a traditional office environment. It comes in many forms depending on a company’s size, stage, and philosophy.

At one extreme, employees may work from home occasionally. At the other end of the spectrum, fully remote employees stop commuting entirely and work whenever and wherever they’re most productive.

This article outlines how and why people work remotely, how to find a remote job, common misconceptions about remote work and the different types of remote companies.

If you’re looking for a new job, there’s a pretty good chance you’ll be asked to define your greatest strength. This common interview question can be pretty introspective and personal, but it’s a great way for interviewers better understand your skill set and how you can contribute to the company.

When answering the interview question “What is your greatest strength?”, don’t fall into the trap with a cliche response like “I’m a hard worker” or “I have great initiative” I— these can come across as lazy and insincere answers. The interviewer is looking for you to explain why your soft skills, hard skills, and experience, as well as your personality, make you a good fit for the role. So of course, your response should reflect this!

Most interviewers expect you have a good base level of knowledge about their company before your job interview.

If you’ve done your research, you’ll stand out from other job seekers who can’t provide relevant answers to the hiring manager’s questions.

Company research also helps you not waste time asking questions about information you can find online. Instead, you’ll be able to ask the interviewer question that will help you assess whether the company culture, mission statement, and values are a good fit for you.

The good news is it’s never been simpler to research a potential employer, and the time you invest will dramatically increase your chances of making a great impression

Whether you’re a seasoned graphic designer with years of experience or brand new to the design industry, one thing never changes: interviews are stressful.

Most graphic designers spend weeks polishing their portfolios in preparation for a graphic design interview but then neglect to spend enough time preparing answers to common interview questions. Portfolios are great to show off your design skills and showcase recent graphic design projects, but in the increasingly-competitive design industry, how well you interview can be what allows you to stand out from a sea of other applicants.

At the end of the day, hiring managers are looking for the best graphic designers for the job. That doesn’t necessarily mean they’re looking for the candidate with the most impressive portfolio. The interview process is where great designers can really stand out and is the perfect opportunity to showcase their passion for the role, skills, and creative process.

Thankfully, there are some common interview questions that most hiring managers will ask during the interview process. By carefully preparing answers for these questions ahead of your interview, you’ll dramatically increase your chances of making a good impression and landing a job offer.

We’ve written this article as a step-by-step guide on how to prepare for your graphic design interview, with example answers to common questions.