Stage 1 · Lesson 7 of 8
A setup that does not fail you
Employers expect you to join calls on time with clear sound and to stay online through the working day. In many countries, your needs some planning. You want a backup internet connection, such as a from your phone.
If power cuts are common, you need backup power for your router and laptop. You also need a quiet place for calls, a headset with a decent microphone, and a laptop that can run the company's tools. None of this has to be expensive.
It has to survive a bad day. Some employers ask about it directly, and some provide equipment after hiring.
Common traplosing a final round because the power went out and there was no plan B, or taking calls from a noisy shared room.
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Resources for this stage
Start with· follow one of these
- GuideFreeGitLab's Guide to All-Remote
GitLab
How a large all-remote company actually works: async, handbook-first communication and meetings, so you know what you are being measured against
- CourseFreeGoogle Technical Writing Courses
Google
Free, short courses on clear technical writing, the skill remote teams notice first