What does it take to get hired in a remote role with a WordPress company?#

There is no magic amount of time, energy, or money you need to spend to build a career in WordPress. That said, there's no doubt you can gain what you need to get hired full-time if you put in 3-12 months of general study and focused skill development.

The only question is, “Are you ready to start?”#

🎧 Listen to the Get Hired Podcast#

Get Hired #5: Get Involved#

A Post Status Podcast 🎙️

Courtney RobertsonPosted 3 weeks ago

In episode #5 of the Get Hired Podcast you'll learn about networking opportunities like WordCamps, meetups, and WordPress.org teams.

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🎙️ Tune in to the Get Hired podcast‘s first season with Courtney Robertson and Cory Miller.

Cory and Courtney will walk you through the process of job-seeking — from deciding what you really want to do, then learning the minimum skills and tools that you need to master — and finally how to start down that path with a project that gets you involved in the WordPress community.

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Sign up for the Get Hired newsletter for a weekly heads-up about the latest job opportunities, career development tips, and advice to help you build a career with WordPress.

👩‍💻 Career Development, Employment, and WordPress#

Networking at an Online Conference#

Michelle FrechettePosted 3 weeks ago

Five tips for networking at an online conference from Michelle Frechette and the WordPress community.

Your Application Page and Inclusivity#

Michelle FrechettePosted 3 weeks ago

The wording on your job listings can invite applications — or turn good candidates away. An inclusive approach will attract the best people.

Your WordPress Company Has Been Acquired: Now What?#

Michelle FrechettePosted 4 weeks ago

Has your WordPress company been acquired? You're not alone.

Membership, Networking, and Job Hunting#

Michelle FrechettePosted 1 month ago

Job searching: You have to do it yourself, but you don't have to do it by yourself.

💼 WordPress Job Openings#

• WordPress Support Superhero
  October 14, 2021
  We're in search of a Support Agent to join our remotely working superheroes' team, in […]
• WordPress Backend Developer
  October 8, 2021
  We need a developer that has experience modifying and creating plugins.
• Full Stack PHP Developer
  October 4, 2021
  Full-Stack WordPress developer
• CONTRACT – Senior Software Engineer (PHP/WP)
  September 30, 2021
  Love it when WP has great test coverage? Let's talk!
• Senior Software Engineer (PHP/WP)
  September 30, 2021
  Work on the most complex and fun WP/Woo stack/features you've ever seen! Hosted on WPVIP!
• Senior Front-end Engineer
  September 30, 2021
  We’re looking for a trustworthy front-end engineer who cares about their work: how it’s presented, […]

🎙️ The Get Hired Podcast#

Get Hired #1: How to Get a Job in WordPress#

Courtney RobertsonPosted 2 months ago

In their debut conversation for Get Hired, Cory and Courtney discuss the kinds of jobs that are available in WordPress and where to find them.

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Get Hired #2: Figuring Out What You Want to Do in the World of WordPress#

Courtney RobertsonPosted 1 month ago

Discover what you really want to do in your career. Identify and acquire the minimum skills and tools you need to master.

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Get Hired #3: Essential Skills in the Remote WordPress Workplace#

Courtney RobertsonPosted 1 month ago

Where do you need to have accounts in the web tech community? What tools, knowledge, and skills will you need in any remote WordPress-related role?

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Get Hired #4: Start a Project#

Courtney RobertsonPosted 4 weeks ago

In this episode of Get Hired, you'll learn how to enter the world of WordPress by starting a project to share with hiring managers.

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Get Hired #5: Get Involved#

Courtney RobertsonPosted 3 weeks ago

In episode #5 of the Get Hired Podcast you'll learn about networking opportunities like WordCamps, meetups, and WordPress.org teams.

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