Job Fair
Visit employer booths to learn more about their companies and the remote positions they are hiring for.
Aug 19th-21st
Quit Commuting
Conference 2021
Conference 2021
This conference will be virtual, of course!
welcome
The Biggest Remote Work
Conference for Job Seekers
The Quit Commuting Conference is The Biggest Remote Work Conference for Job Seekers. This 3-day virtual event will feature panels, discussions, resources and learning opportunities for those seeking remote jobs. The conference will also be an opportunity for companies who have a remote workforce to showcase their company, corporate culture, open positions, and meet with potential candidates.
The Speakers
features
What you'll get from this conference
Discussions with Thought Leaders
Panel discussions and keynotes with thought leaders in the remote work space as well as HR professionals at remote-first companies.
Networking
Get the chance to network directly with employers and recruiters who hire remote employees. Get an upgraded ticket for 1:1 networking with recruiters, a resume review, and possible matching for an interview.
Workshops
Hands-on learning experiences where you will get guidance on actionable steps to take to land a remote job. Note some workshops are only accessible to Premiere Access Ticket Holders.
Job Matching
For Premiere Access Ticket Holders, we will match your resume to open positions with the companies recruiting at the conference. For any job you match, we'll invite you to an intimate meet and greet with the recruiters!
Discounts and Prizes
Receive discounts on products from our exhibitors and be entered to win amazing prizes including career coaching, resume reviews, and 1:1 coaching sessions.
tickets
Ticket Tier Details
General Admission
Sold Out
- Event Access
- Access to Job Fair
- Conference Workbook
- Discount on Remote Ready Bundle
Full Access
$50
- Event Access
- Access to Job Fair
- Conference Workbook
- Access to Session Replays
- Free Remote Ready Bundle
- 1:1 Recruiter Networking Access*
Best Value
Premiere Access
Sold Out
- Access to Live Event
- Access to Job Fair
- Conference Workbook
- Access to Session Replays
- Free Remote Ready Bundle
- 1:1 Recruiter Networking Access*
- Invitation to Live Job Search Session
- "Resume Scans for Open Position Matching"*
- Invitation to Recruiter Meet & Greets*
- Enter to win prize pack
- Invite only workshops and events
*Note: Resume scans will be performed against open positions for companies recruiting during this event. If your resume matches an open position, you will be invited to a private meet and greet with that recruiter.
tickets
Ticket Tier Details
- Event Access
- Access to Job Fair
- Conference Workbook
- Discount on Remote Ready Bundle
- Event Access
- Access to Job Fair
- Conference Workbook
- Access to Session Replays
- Free Remote Ready Bundle
- 1:1 Recruiter Networking Access*
- Access to Live Event
- Access to Job Fair
- Conference Workbook
- Access to Session Replays
- Free Remote Ready Bundle
- 1:1 Recruiter Networking Access*
- Invitation to Live Job Search Session
- "Resume Scans for Open Position Matching"*
- Invitation to Recruiter Meet & Greets*
- Enter to win prize pack
- Invite only workshops and events
*Note: Resume scans will be performed against open positions for companies recruiting during this event. If your resume matches an open position, you will be invited to a private meet and greet with that recruiter.
speakers
The Speakers
Libryia Jones
The Remote Work Queen
Aanjel Clayton
PowerToFly, Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategist & Trainer
Ali Greene
Founder/Author, Remote Works
Anne Bibb
SupportNinja, VP, Global Head of Customer Experience
Annette Jackson
Grambling State University, Associate Professor of Marketing
Brian Roisentul
BSR Digital, Founder
Chelsey Opare-Addo
Not Your Mother’s Resume, Chief Resumé Writer
Christie Hurst
MakeMyMove.com, VP of Marketing
Claire Soares
Up in the Air Life, Founder + CEO
Courtney Allen
16X9, Owner
Cristle Moorer
Leading Educators, Instructional Leadership Coach
Danny Twilley
West Virginia University, Assistant Dean of the Brad & Alys Smith OEDC
Dethra Giles
The Career Architect
Ernest White II
Fly Brother, Founder
Hannah Dixon
Digital Nomad Kit, VA Coach
Hilary Callaghan
HRebel (H-Rebel), Founder
Iwo Szapar
Remote-how, Co-Founder & CEO
Jade Weatherington
Teacher Jade’s Writing Academy LLC, CEO/Founder
Jason Carter
SonicWall, Vice President, Global Renewals and Inside Sales
Jateria Pittman
Truist Bank, Mortgage Processor III
Jateya Jones
Dept of Defence, Healthcare Specialist
Jenilyn Turner
Prose Resume, Founder
Jenna Q Mulherin
Interview Prep and Career Coach, Own The Interview
Jennifer Jones
The Jennuine Life Podcast, Corporate Recruiter at Google
Jesse Chambers
Founder and CEO, Wrkfrce
Jill Davidian
Learning Strategy and Design, Instructional Designer
J. Michael McMillan
Remote.com, Global Benefits Specialist
John Phan
Amplifi, Chief Revenue Officer
Jubril Agoro
Passport Heavy, Founder
Justin Harlan
Tulsa Remote, COO
Keisha Mack
The MECCA Group, LLC, Co-Founder and COO
Kelli Jackson
Careers By Kelli, Founder
Kevin Kirkpatrick
We Work Remotely, CEO
Kim Grey
Crowe LLP, Financial Crimes Consulting Manager
Kimmoy Matthews
Lead Technical Writer/Senior Content Strategist, Tech Copy Expert, LLC
Kyra R. Hardwick
The Kyra Company LLC, Managing Consultant
Lewis Maleh
Bentley Lewis, CEO
Liam Martin
Time Doctor, Co-founder and CMO
Running Remote Conference, Co-organizer
Linda Bruton
City of Detroit Office of the Corporation Counsel, Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel
Lisa Marie Jackson
Phase 3 Commerce/Aficionado, Senior Client Partner and Digital Marketing Consultant
Lisa Zeeveld
COO/CFO, Belay Solutions
Luis Barroso
RootLo, CEO
Matt Bowles
Maverick Investor Group / Maverick Show Podcast, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Maverick Investor Group
Mercedes Rodriguez-Sanday
DistantJob, HR Services & Accounts Director
Rachel Suman
IAAP, Chief Experience Officer
Roxana Bangura
The Bangura Institute, Executive Director
Sana' Rasul
HR Girlfriends, Chief Girlfriend
Sarah Hilchie
Evexia Global, LLC & Center for New Data, CEO Evexia Global and Head of Operations & Philanthropy, Center for New Data
Sharonda Hawkins
HMS, Operations Quality Manager
Sherhyse Woodward
Coaching by Rhyse, Interview Coach
Sienna Brown
PowerToFly, Global Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Master Your Move Abroad & PowerToFly (Expats), Founder & CEO
Suezette Yasmin Robotham
Gartner, VP, DEI Talent Acquisition
Tajuana Ross
Get Over Yourself Career & Life Coaching, Inc., CEO
Tamara Sanderson
Remote Works, Co-founder and Co-Author
Tarin Calmeyer
Remote Team Wellness, Chief Wellness Officer
Toni Frana
FlexJobs, Career Coach and Team Lead
Tré Wright
One Cube Up, CEO
schedule
Event Schedule
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Day 01
Aug 19, 2021
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Day 02
Aug 20, 2021
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Day 03
Aug 21, 2021
All times listed in EST
8:50 AM-9:00 AM 9:00 AM-9:15 AM 9:15 AM-9:45 AM 9:45 AM-10:00 AM 10:00 AM-10:25 AM 10:00 AM-10:25 AM 10:30 AM-10:55 AM 10:30 AM-10:55 AM 11:00 AM-11:25 AM 11:30 AM-11:55 AM 11:30 AM-11:55 AM 12:00 PM-12:45 PM 12:45 PM-1:00 PM 1:00 PM-5:00 PM 1:30 PM-2:30 PM 1:30 PM-2:30 PM
Welcome
Kickoff, Introductions, Housekeeping
Freedom and The Facets of Why
Why Libryia Jones started working remotely 13 years ago and set the audacious goal to help 10,000 moms land remote work.
The Future of Work is Here!
The Future of Work is here and it's a bit messy. How to navigate in the "new normal" workplace
Networking
Expat Remotes
Ever dreamed of living abroad? Meet a few expats who have created a life they don't have to vacation from.
Keeping it Real
What you love AND hate about working remotely
Where the Money Resides
Exploring cities that are paying remote workers to live there.
Benefits and Pay at Remote Companies
What do benefits and pay scales look like for remote employees?
What Do Recruiters Want?
What recruiters and hiring managers are looking for
Maximize Job Boards
How to utilize job boards to improve your job search
Getting Linked In
How to correctly use Linkedin to network your way into a job
I Hate My Job!
So what? Now What? Let's talk about what's next
Closing Remarks
Job Fair
Visit recruiter booths and get to know who's hiring!
Premiere Event: Live Job Search Session
Invite Only Workshop
Premiere Event: Live Resume Review
Invite Only Workshop
All times listed in EST
8:50 AM-9:00 AM
Welcome
9:00 AM-9:45 AM 9:45 AM-10:00 AM 10:00 AM-10:25 AM 10:00 AM-10:25 AM 10:30 AM-10:55 AM 10:30 AM-10:55 AM 11:00 AM-11:25 AM 11:00 AM-11:25 AM 12:00 PM-12:45 PM 12:45 PM-1:00 PM 1:00 PM-5:00 PM 1:30 PM-2:30 PM 7:30 PM-8:00PM
The Remote Executive Suite
Managing an organization at the executive level in a remote environment
Networking
Resume Builder Workshop
Learn the keys to creating a resume that works
Freelancer RT
Meet freelancers who are creating their own remote jobs
Nailing the Interview
Learn what it takes to interview successfully
Learning a New Skill To Work Remotely
Get exposed to new skills you can learn to enable you to work remotely
Entry Level Remote Work
Remote opportunities that do not require extensive experience
Nontraditional Ways to Work Remotely
There are people working remotely in ways you wouldn't imagine
Make Your Mark - Cultivating Your Career From a Computer
Fireside chat about growing your career remotely
Closing Remarks
Job Fair
Visit recruiter booths and get to know who's hiring!
Premiere Event: Mock Interview
Invite Only Workshop
Premiere Event: Networking w/ Speakers
Invite Only Event
All times listed in EST
8:50 AM-9:00 AM
Welcome
9:00 AM-9:45 AM 9:45 AM-10:00 AM 10:00 AM-10:30 AM 10:30 AM-11:25PM 10:30 AM-11:25 AM 11:00 AM-11:45 AM 11:00 AM-11:45 AM 11:00 AM-11:45 AM 11:00 AM-11:45 AM 11:00 AM-11:45 AM 11:00 AM-11:45 AM 11:00 AM-11:45 AM 11:00 AM-11:45 AM 12:00 PM-12:45 PM 12:45 PM-1:00 PM 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
"The Only" in the Zoom
Diversity and inclusion challenges in a virtual environment
Networking
Cubicle Therapy
Interactive discussion on the frustrations of the current workplace landscape
Convincing Your Employer to Let you Work Remotely
How to effectively propose remote work to your employer
Negotiating Job Offers
Learn to negotiate once you receive a job offer
Industry Session: Government
Roundtable discussion about roles and opportunities in government
Industry Session: Nonprofit
Roundtable discussion about remote roles and opportunities in nonprofits
Industry Session: Technology
Roundtable discussion about roles and opportunities in technology
Industry Session: Education
Roundtable discussion about roles and opportunities in education
Industry Session: Project Management
Roundtable discussion about roles and opportunities in Project Management
Industry Session: Healthcare
Roundtable discussion about roles and opportunities in healthcare
Industry Session: Marketing
Roundtable discussion about roles and opportunities in marketing
Industry Session: Finance
Roundtable discussion about roles and opportunities in Accounting and Finance
Employeepreneur
An extension of Dethra's TedX talk on finding fulfillment in the workplace- seeing and treating your job as your own business.
Closing Remarks
Job Fair
Visit recruiter booths and get to know who's hiring!
