Remote work has been a trend worldwide since the pandemic. But in Ukraine, this format isn't just a convenience — it's a forced necessity due to unstable conditions and safety concerns. So, while some managers still prefer to see their teams in the office, the reality is that remote jobs are growing: in the past year, the number of remote vacancies increased by 31% . As a compromise, hybrid formats are also offered — for example, two days in the office and three days at home.
Remote work means more opportunities and jobs you can apply for. But it also means more competition: you’re up against candidates from all over the country and sometimes beyond.
That’s why it's crucial to prepare a strong resume — it’s the first filter that determines whether you’ll be invited for an interview (or not). It should clearly show that you are ready and able to work remotely.
6 practical tips on how to do just that — plus a checklist to see if your resume is ready to be sent for a remote job — all in this guide.
1. Show that you can be trusted to work without an office
Your resume should answer the employer's question: Can this person perform without daily oversight? If you’ve worked remotely before — write that. Even a short freelance stint, hybrid work, or participation in a distributed project counts. Be sure to mention if communication was online (e.g., via Slack) and you handled tasks independently.
Even if you don’t yet have this experience — it’s not critical. You can still show autonomy. For example:
- volunteer or study projects where you worked solo or with people from other cities;
- freelance tasks you did for clients;
- online education: courses, certificates, work on your own projects;
- scenarios where you organized your own work without help (even in an office).
Example: “ Took a UX Design course, completed practical tasks with feedback from mentors .”
Also, clearly state that you’re looking for remote or hybrid roles — you can put this in the “About Me” section at the top of your resume.
2. Add skills that matter specifically for remote work
The most common remote positions are in IT, marketing, design, support, recruitment, and copywriting. If you're thinking of going remote and unsure if your profession fits — look into these fields and the skills they require. In addition to hard skills, English proficiency is key, since remote roles often involve international clients.
Remote and distributed teams usually communicate in Slack, Zoom, and Google Meet, plan in Trello, Notion, and Asana, and share files through Google Docs.
Finally, employers value personal traits — soft skills — for remote roles:
- independence;
- punctuality;
- responsibility;
- clear written communication;
- adaptability.
You can include them in a separate block or in your skills list. Bonus points for giving an example. Like: “ After relocating to another country, quickly adjusted my work schedule to a new time zone — without affecting team performance .”
3. Focus on results, not just responsibilities
Remote work is built on trust. Employers want to see not just what you did — but what came of it.
Here’s how to turn duties into achievements:
- “Worked at front desk” → “Coordinated up to 20 visits per day, resolved routine requests independently without manager”
- “Managed inventory” → “Optimized stock tracking in Excel — reduced order errors by 30%”
- “Processed orders” → “Served 60–80 clients daily, maintaining average rating of 4.9/5 in reviews”
You don’t always need a number — but always show the impact or result of your work.
4. Add online courses, certificates, and personal projects
Remote roles especially value people who can self-learn and adapt quickly. Courses, certificates, and personal projects show you’re a doer — someone who doesn’t wait for instructions.
What to add:
- Courses on Coursera, Udemy, Prometheus, Google, LinkedIn Learning
- Mentorship programs, bootcamps, project-based learning
- Personal digital projects: a website, Telegram bot, design portfolio, analytics for a volunteer group, etc.
You can include this in the “Education” or “Professional Development” section. To highlight something important, list it under work experience too.
5. Don’t copy — tailor to the job
If your approach is to send one generic resume to every job and hope something “sticks” — that’s working against you. Instead, spend 15 minutes and customize:
- reorder sections or skills to highlight what’s most relevant;
- tweak phrasing to match keywords from the job post;
- remove irrelevant content — only show what matters for this job.
For remote roles, you usually apply by email and don’t meet the employer until the interview. So if the first lines don’t grab attention — the recruiter moves on.
6. Make sure your resume is clean and readable
If your resume is cluttered or outdated, chances it gets read drop fast — and not just by recruiters. Many companies now use ATS (automated tracking systems) to screen resumes. Make sure:
- The file opens without issue (PDF is safest);
- Structure is clear: headings, paragraphs, consistent spacing;
- No outdated elements: tables, frames, or “2007 colors”;
- File has a clear name (e.g.
glib-petrenko-cv-2025.pdf).
Want something fast and simple? Use a resume builder like Jobseeker — they have ready-made templates and export options.
Final checklist before sending
Remember: a remote job resume should prove not just that you meet the requirements, but that you can work independently and productively without an office. If your resume shows that — you’ve got an edge.
Final checklist for a remote CV:
- Mentioned remote experience or autonomous work situations;
- Included tools used in remote teams (Slack, Zoom, Trello, etc.);
- Described not only duties, but also results;
- Added online courses, certificates, or personal projects;
- Tailored it for a specific job and removed unnecessary parts;
- Saved it in a simple, clean format — no over-the-top visuals;
- Named the file clearly and professionally :)
Ready? Go for it — your remote job is waiting.