Posted: August 2022
Over the past few years, businesses around the world have introduced, and maintained, flexible working environments. It’s no longer a temporary pandemic response, but an entirely new working norm. In completely remote arrangements, employees can clock in from anywhere with a stable internet connection. This opportunity has given rise to a new generation of workers: the digital nomads. Digital nomads frequently venture from zip code to zip code, utilizing their remote work accommodations to travel the world.
If you want to become a digital nomad but don’t know where to start, we’ve got you covered. As a BU alum, you have access to exclusive career resources that can help you achieve your goal of working from anywhere you’d like.
Start by watching this webinar
In this BU Career Webinar, alumnus Scott Singer (CAS’93) dives into the phenomenon of working remotely, the positives and negatives of making the change, and cultural implications of a fully-remote job. Scott is the president of Insider Career Strategies and has two decades of corporate recruiting experience under his belt. Throughout the webinar, Scott covers how to approach finding, asking for, and keeping a remote job.
Begin to network & look for open positions
BU Connects is a professional networking site exclusively for BU alumni, students, faculty, and staff. If you’re looking to find a new position or network with fellow alumni, this is the best place to do it. Join groups with similar interests, browse through job postings, and seek mentors in the digital nomad space.
Attend events, wherever you are
Whether you’re thinking of hopping around every few weeks or would like to stay in one area for a bit longer, attending a BU alumni event is a great way to meet new friends. Terriers are all around the world and our events are too. Check out our events calendar, which is frequently updated with educational, professional networking, and recreational opportunities. And don’t forget to come back to campus for this year’s Alumni Weekend—September 29 through October 2, 2022.
For more helpful career information, check out our other career resources.