Free Online Job Search Tools

When I was starting out in online work, I didn’t realize how many free tools were out there to help me. Over time, I discovered some incredible resources that made a huge difference, everything from optimizing resumes to managing tasks. And honestly, I wish someone had pointed these out to me sooner.

That’s why we’ve put together this curated list of free online job search tools for you. We even created a few of them ourselves. Whether you’re looking for places to find online work, resources to help you with creativity, or tools to manage your time better, it’s all here.

If you’re just starting out, the Job Application Excelerator is the one I recommend the most for you.

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Remote Filipino Worker's Free Tools

1) RFW Job EXCELerator

We’re really proud of this one. It took us hundreds of hours to make it. The RFW Job Excelerator is an AI-powered spreadsheet that’s designed to take you from jobLESS to jobFULL. All the best practices for applying to jobs have been consolidated into this all-in-one tool.

How does it work? Your just need to answer a simple questionnaire and the AI will help you create a noticeable resume, communicate effectively, and prepare you for your job interview. You can check out how you can use this to power your job applications in the guide “Free ChatGPT Resume Template: How to Land a Job Using AI.”

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Download it here: https://ko-fi.com/s/43e8c6d339

2) Basic Resume Template

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This is the resume template I used when I was starting out my remote work journey. While it’s a bit outdated now compared to the Job Application AI Assistant, you can use them together if you prefer editing a doc file instead of a spreadsheet. There’s a complete guide on how to use this template here “How to Write the Ideal Resume for Online Jobs“.

Free Basic Resume Template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fxHQTW5Fv6RSuKA9Dgok4Qwv8y223axHCsV7jA2Yfjs/copy

3) AI for Onlinejobs.ph Profiles

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In this Excel file, you’ll find the AI prompts and questionnaire that you can use to create a winning Onlinejobs.ph profile. This is best used in tandem with the video guide on our YouTube.

Download here: https://ko-fi.com/s/e1df32e78c

4) Hourly Salary Rate Calculator

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Online job websites usually don’t have a uniform way of displaying the salary for each job posting. Some can be the salary for the month, and some can show the salary per hour of work.

Simply enter your desired monthly PHP salary in the “Hourly Salary Rate Calculator”  to find out the equivalent hourly and monthly rates in USD, GBP, CAD and AUD.

Link: https://remotefilipinoworker.com/hourly-rate-salary-calculator-philippines/

5) Remote Filipino Worker's YouTube Channel

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This is the link to our YouTube Channel! We’re still growing it right now but if you prefer watching videos over reading articles about how to get started in remote work in the Philippines, check out the channel. Right now, we cover Onlinejobs.ph and virtual assistants, as well as, ranking the different kinds of online jobs.

Link: RFW TV

6) Basic Invoice Template

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Sending professional-looking invoices to your clients is an important part of the payment collection process. It adds credibility to your services plus also makes sure that everything is documented. If you want to learn how to send invoices properly, we have a guide called “How to Invoice Clients as A Freelancer in 6 Steps” that you can follow.

Free Invoice Template: https://ko-fi.com/s/a415570040

Curated List of Free Resources

Listed below are free resources we handpicked to get you started on your online job career. This includes free online job search tools, career roadmaps, YouTube playlists, free online courses, and recommended communities, among others.

Going through them all will definitely be overwhelming. So, we recommend only using the resources that are applicable to your situation now.

How can you know what to prioritize? Simple. Go through online job boards and check out job listings related to your desired work. For anything you are lacking, just learn them step by step.

1) The Basic Essentials

2) Marketing Your Services

3) Communities You Can Join

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Free Resources for Different Niches

1) Virtual Assistants

2) Common Online Job Tools

3) Graphic Design

4) Video Editing

5) Developers

6) AI

7) Digital Marketing