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Remote Work Is Getting Boring — And Brand Is Beating the Resume
The future of work isn’t just flexible — it’s visible. And that changes everything.
Alexis Matthews
September 09, 2025
Hey friends,
This week, we’re unpacking two trends that are quietly shifting how professionals stand out, stay fulfilled, and get hired:
👉 Remote work is no longer the differentiator it used to be.
👉 Your online presence is often more powerful than your resume.
Let’s dive in.
📌 TREND #1: REMOTE WORK IS GETTING BORING
In 2020, remote work felt like freedom. Now? It often feels like isolation.
The reality is: working from home isn’t revolutionary anymore — it’s just expected. And for many professionals, it’s become creatively stifling, socially disconnected, and emotionally flat.
What I’m seeing:
Professionals are craving IRL collaboration and creative energy
Remote roles are becoming less differentiated in job descriptions
The novelty of working from your couch wore off when it started to feel like… work
Why it matters: If your company or offer is only selling “remote flexibility,” you’re not standing out anymore. Talent wants:
Purpose-driven work
Culture they can feel
Room to grow and breathe
Reflection: Remote is still powerful — but connection, vision, and well-being have become the new benefits package.
📌 TREND #2: YOUR BRAND > YOUR RESUME
A PDF resume is static. A digital brand is dynamic.
More and more, hiring managers aren’t asking for resumes first — they’re Googling you.
They’re looking for:
Proof of how you think
How you communicate
What you stand for
Whether you’re visible in your field
Your brand tells the story your resume can’t:
The posts you write on LinkedIn
The podcast you host
The content you share on TikTok
The communities you contribute to
Why it matters: In a sea of job seekers, the people who show up are the ones who stand out. This is true whether you’re an operator, executive, or early-career talent.
Reflection: Your resume may get scanned. But your brand gets remembered.
⚡️ Bottom Line: The future of work isn’t just flexible — it’s visible.
Remote work gave us freedom. Now we need to reclaim fulfillment.
Resumes got us interviews. Now your brand gets you in the room.
What are you doing this quarter to stay relevant, visible, and connected?
More soon,
Alexis
The Millennial Manager
💬 Reply and tell me:
Do you feel more energized by working remote — or more disconnected?
(PS — I’m thinking of launching a visibility accelerator this fall. Want early access? Hit reply!)
