The job seekers who still want to work from home full-time
Job seekers looking for fully remote positions face intense competition as corporate return-to-office mandates increase. While fully remote jobs make up a small fraction of overall job postings, they command a disproportionately large share of total applicant interest.
Why it matters
The persistent mismatch between employee desire for remote work and employer mandates highlights ongoing post-pandemic cultural shifts in the modern workplace and labor market.
Andie Allan wants to work remotely in part so she can care for her German Shepherd, Luther. Courtesy of Andie Allan Still dreaming of logging on in comfy clothes? Fully remote jobs are getting harder to land. Remote roles accounted for 9% of LinkedIn postings in September, yet drew 33% of applications. If you want a remote position, be prepared to show you can communicate well and thrive from afar. When Andie Allan scans job listings, her dog, Luther, is never far from her mind — or her side. The 92-pound German Shepherd has a spot on the couch in Allan's home office. Allan, a marketing manager who hasn't worked full-time in person in more than a dozen years, is looking for a job that lets her remain fully remote, in part so she can stay close to Luther.
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