Navigating Your First Remote Hire
She’s run her digital marketing agency for eleven years with a two-person office team. Now one is relocating and the other is cutting back hours, and for the first time she’s considering hiring someone who will never sit across the hall. She knows remote work is common but she’s never managed it, and the version […]
The Economic Force That Small Businesses Keep Undervaluing
A small business owner in Austin needs a bookkeeper for 15 hours a week. She budgets $18 an hour and expects basic QuickBooks data entry. The person she hires is a former corporate controller with 12 years at a Fortune 500 company who stepped away to raise her kids. Within the first month, this hire […]
What Flexibility Actually Looks Like When It Works for Both Sides
A small business owner posts a remote role described as “flexible hours” and receives 200 applications. She hires someone talented, then three weeks in, sends a Slack message at 9:30 AM expecting an immediate response, schedules a team call at 2:45 PM on a Tuesday, and asks for a deliverable by end of day with […]
How to Find Safe Remote Work: Inside HireMyMom’s Rigorous Job Screening Process
If you’ve ever searched for remote work online, you know the landscape is a minefield. The listing promising $5,000 a week for “simple tasks.” The recruiter who wants your bank account number before your first interview. The company that doesn’t exist outside of a polished landing page. For moms trying to find legitimate flexible work, […]
When a “Quick Freelance Fix” Turns Into a Long-Term Role
It usually begins at a breaking point. A business owner is juggling too many responsibilities with customer emails are going unanswered, content isn’t getting posted, invoices are delayed, and the to-do list keeps growing. Hiring a full-time employee feels like too big of a step, so the logical next move is to bring in a […]
The Real Challenges Moms Face When Job Searching
For many moms, the job search starts with uncertainty. After time away from the workforce or years spent juggling multiple responsibilities, it can be difficult to pinpoint where you fit in today’s remote job market. Roles have evolved, expectations feel unclear, and confidence can take a hit when you’re not sure how your experience translates […]
The Hiring Timeline For Job Seekers And Employers
One of the biggest variables in the remote job market is time. Job seekers often ask, how long does it take to get hired for a remote job? Meanwhile, small business owners and employers wonder, how long should it take to hire someone for my team? The Job Seeker’s Timeline For job seekers, especially moms […]
Does Hire My Mom Offer Legitimate Jobs?
We are often asked, what makes Hire My Mom different from other job sites? And, are your jobs legitimate? To us, those questions are synonymous with one another because one of our biggest benefits for job seekers is that all of our jobs are legitimate! Each one is reviewed by a real person before going […]
Navigating the Wait After Job Applications
The silence after submitting a job application can be one of the most frustrating parts of the job search process. You pour time and effort into crafting the perfect résumé and cover letter, hit submit, and then… nothing. Days can turn into weeks without a word, leaving you questioning whether your application was even seen. […]
Resources for Hiring Specialized Roles
Hiring in and of itself can be complex. Between creating a job post with just the right keywords and conducting interviews in a timely manner, hiring for a normal position can seem daunting. Then, if you have to hire for an extremely specialized role, the hiring process can seem ten times more complicated. Specialized roles […]