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Remote Job Cover Letter

Remote roles require demonstrating self-discipline, communication skills, and independent work ability. Learn how to write a cover letter for remote positions.

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What defines remote company companies

Distributed teams across time zonesHeavy reliance on written communicationAsynchronous work commonResults-focused over face timeStrong documentation cultureVideo meetings for collaboration

What remote company companies look for

  • 1Proven remote work experience
  • 2Excellent written communication
  • 3Self-motivation and discipline
  • 4Proactive over-communication
  • 5Time management and organization
  • 6Comfort with async collaboration

How to tailor your cover letter

  • Highlight previous remote work experience
  • Show strong written communication in the letter itself
  • Mention tools you use for remote collaboration
  • Address time zone overlap if relevant
  • Demonstrate self-management abilities
  • Show you understand remote work challenges

Tone & style

Clear, well-organized, and professional. Your cover letter itself demonstrates your written communication skills. Be concise but thorough.

Example opening

“As a remote product manager for the past 3 years, I've led distributed teams across 4 time zones while shipping products that reached 1M+ users. I'm excited to bring this experience to [Company]'s fully remote team.”

Things to avoid

  • Not mentioning remote experience at all
  • Sloppy writing or typos (proves poor written comms)
  • Seeming like you just want to work from home
  • Ignoring time zone considerations
  • Not demonstrating proactive communication style

Frequently asked questions

What if I don't have remote work experience?

Highlight relevant skills: independent projects, self-directed work, async collaboration in any context, or excellent written communication in past roles.

Should I mention my home office setup?

Only briefly if relevant. What matters more is demonstrating you can work effectively without supervision.

How do I address time zone differences?

Mention your flexibility, overlap hours you can offer, and experience working across time zones if you have it.

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