#29: Ready to Ditch Your 9-to-5? 3 Essentials for Landing Your Perfect Online Job as a Mom - Part 1

Episode Summary: In this episode of Mom’s Roadmap Home, I’m diving into the first steps of finding the perfect online job for moms looking to transition home. From casting a vision for your future to creating a job search plan, this episode is packed with practical advice and faith-filled encouragement to help you take the first steps toward working from home. If you’re ready to ditch your 9-to-5 and align your work with your family’s needs, let’s get started!

Key Takeaways:

1. Cast a Vision: Define the life you want for your family and write it down.
2. Plan Your Job Search: Schedule dedicated time to search, customize applications, and follow up.
3. Know Yourself: Identify your skills, strengths, and passions to target the right job opportunities.

Timestamps and Highlights:

• [0:00] – Introduction: Why finding the right online job starts with a clear plan.
• [3:15] – Casting your vision: Writing down the life you want and praying over it for clarity.
• [8:30] – Creating a structured job search plan: Scheduling time blocks and tracking applications.
• [14:50] – Knowing yourself: Discover your God-given strengths, skills, and passions.
• [20:10] – Where to look: Reputable job boards, professional networks, and faith-aligned companies.
• [28:30] – Preparing applications: Customizing your resume and writing impactful cover letters.

Practical Steps to Start Today:

1. Write Down Your Vision: Describe what working from home looks like for your family and pray over it.
2. Start a Job Search Plan: Dedicate time blocks each week to search, apply, and follow up on opportunities.
3. Identify Your Strengths: List your skills, past achievements, and passions that align with remote work.
4. Clean Up Your LinkedIn Profile: Update your profile and start engaging with professionals in your desired field.
5. Explore Job Boards: Check out sites like FlexJobs, Remote.co, and rozkwalker.com/hiremymom for flexible opportunities.

Listener Challenge: This week, choose one action step to take. Whether it’s writing down your vision, creating a spreadsheet for applications, or identifying your skills, commit to making progress toward your dream of working from home.

Closing Encouragement: Mama, God has uniquely gifted you with talents and passions. Trust that He will guide you to the right opportunity as you take intentional steps forward. Progress may feel small, but every step is bringing you closer to the life you’re dreaming of for your family.

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