The remote job market is booming, but here’s something many job seekers don’t realize — the speed at which you apply could be the difference between landing that job and missing out entirely.

At Zaptravel, we post only fresh openings. These aren’t those tired, recycled job ads from LinkedIn that have been sitting around for months, buried beneath hundreds of applications. No — our listings are current, verified, and unsaturated. That’s why you need to act fast.

Let’s break it down.

1. Apply Swiftly, or Regret Slowly

When a job is posted, especially a remote one, it attracts global attention — literally. Employers often begin reviewing applications within hours of posting, and many only look at the first 50 to 100 entries before beginning interviews.

So if you’re the type that waits three days before applying, chances are… the ship has already sailed. Early birds don’t just get the worm; they get the job.

Storytelling

Founders have mastered this skill to perfection in their fundraising efforts. Series A and seed rounds have ballooned in recent years. However, having money in the bank is not the only step to building a great product. There is one more skill that we all need to learn — throwing something away when it’s not great.

Branding

Let’s talk Nike. The visionaries on the team managed to create their own design paradigm for the brand. Throughout its entire history, Nike hasn’t tried to manipulate the existing design patterns. They made a breakthrough by putting the design on the pedestal and taking it to the next level, even though they sell a commodity.