7 Critical Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for Remote Tech Jobs


[{"selector":"#anim-b7cc1cdf-fd8b-42ad-9a47-ecfef3e5ad9e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-6.759259283868211%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-3855af0c-7138-414c-af02-53decc00775b","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a9c2acb0-7bac-4906-88a8-c8f8121fc193","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-115.2381%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Here are seven critical mistakes to avoid when applying for remote tech jobs:

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