🚀 7 Steps to Finding Your First Remote Job 🌍

15 APRIL 2025

🚀 7 Steps to Finding Your First Remote Job 🌍

The Mindset Shift, From Frustrated to Focused

Job hunting in South Africa (and for remote work globally) can feel like sending your CV into the internet's dark corners, hoping someone, somewhere, will see your potential.

But here's the truth: spraying applications everywhere without a strategy won’t get you far.

Instead of feeling stuck, start being intentional.

Think of it like building a house, you wouldn’t start without a plan, right?

Same with your remote career.

It begins by shifting from "waiting for something" to "creating your own shot."

It's not about doing everything, it's about doing the right things, the right way and in the right order.

The Blueprint: 7 Steps That Work

1. Know Your Value

Identify Your Digital Skills

What do you already know?

What can you learn quickly?

Whether it's writing, admin, social media, design or basic coding, you’re already more equipped than you think.

Free learning platforms like AltSchool, LinkedIn Learning and Coursera can help you level up fast.

No excuses!

2. Pick Your Remote Lane

Do you want freelance gigs (Upwork, Fiverr), part-time remote jobs (JobMail, RemoteAfrica) or full-time roles (LinkedIn, OfferZen or SAYouth.mobi)?

Be clear.

Each path needs a different approach.

Don't run in all directions, pick your lane and walk it with purpose.

3. Present Yourself Like a Pro

Update your CV.

Set up a clean, confident LinkedIn profile.

Join job platforms and make your bio shout:

“I’m ready. I’m capable. I show up!”

Think of your online profile as your digital handshake, it must be firm, fresh and focused.

4. Equip Yourself to Work Remotely

Remote jobs need basic tools, a laptop or smartphone, stable Wi-Fi, Zoom, Gmail, Google Docs and WhatsApp Business.

No fancy equipment is needed, just consistency, connectivity and commitment.

5. Apply Like a Sniper, Not a Shotgun

Stop applying to 100 random jobs.

Tailor each CV and cover letter.

Use niche platforms like Remotive, Job Crystal and SAYouth to filter smarter.

Precision beats panic every time.

6. Sell Yourself With Confidence

Interviews?

That’s your moment.

Prep well.

Watch YouTube tips and read Newsletters like this one for job readiness information.

Confidence is currency in remote hiring, make sure you cash in.

7. Stay in the Game

Don’t Quit Too Early This is a marathon, not a tweet.

You won’t win every time, but every application is practice.

Keep learning, applying and showing up.

The magic lies in the daily showing up, not the occasional burst.

Choose Your Step

Start Small, Win Big

Here's the challenge:

Pick ONE step above and commit to mastering it this week.

Don’t wait for next week on Monday.

Don’t wait for “when you’re ready.”

Start now.

Create your first portfolio.

DM that person on LinkedIn who inspires you.

Start a course.

Apply for that one job properly.

Your R1 000 gig could open the door to R30 000 international clients.

Every remote pro started with something small and grew from there.

Be intentional. Be purposeful.

Be relentless.

Your remote future is real but only if you grab it.

Today is the day to be intentional about your future.

Please click on all the links below to access valuable opportunities, resources, and articles specially curated for you.

1. REMOTE JOBS

   Social Media & Community

   Life With Machines needs a remote social media manager (10 hours/week)

   Fabiola Lara needs a social media and creative assistant (5 hours/week)

   Apartment Therapy needs a dorm therapy social media intern ($20/hour, 25 hours a week)

   Good Liar needs a part-time social media manager

   Wave Sports + Entertainment needs a matchday freelancer/social creator who can cover soccer matches

   Nourish (US) needs a freelance remote content creator ($1-2k/month after a paid trial project)

   Jessica Ciliento needs a freelance social media content creator for a B2B finance agency

   Ryan Consulting Group needs a freelance remote content creator ($30-$45/hour)

2. MARKETING INSIGHTS by MarTech

   Marketing artificial intelligence (AI)

   Workflows are changing. Expectations are shifting. But agency value? Still strong — if both sides are ready to evolve.

   What AI Means for the Future of agency-brand Partnerships

   Customer experience

   Customers lose faith in brands when they feel they're putting in too much effort.

   5 areas where businesses need to improve their customer experience

   B2B marketing

   Your guide to LinkedIn's tools, strategies and best practices. Updated with data on the little-used feature that LinkedIn's algorithm loves.

   Marketing on LinkedIn: What you need to know

   Marketing artificial intelligence (AI)

   Here is a collection of the most useful recent data about the impact and use of artificial intelligence on digital marketing.

   AI and marketing: What the stats show

3. WEBINAR INVITATION: ON NOVEL/MEMOIR WRITING

   Free webinar: 3 Things Agents and Publishers Must See in Your First 30 Pages

   When an agent or publisher gets your manuscript they decide quickly if the opening section intrigues them enough to read on – or reject. This free webinar shows you the 3 elements the first 30 pages of your novel or memoir must have to succeed. Hosted by bestselling author and acclaimed book coach Barbara Kyle.

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4. ONLINE WRITING RESOURCES by Jane

   ​The Business of Writing: What I Wish Every Writer Knew with Jane Friedman, April 23

   YouTube: Sell More Books with Amazon Ads with Geoff Affleck

   Writing Your Resilience podcast (#63): How to Navigate the Business of Writing and Publishing​

   Simply Write podcast (#318): The Work of a Writer-Entrepreneur

5. REGISTER FOR A COURSE: Connection Course

   Any amount you invest in this Connection Course can be credited towards Master Class 2025.

   In other words, this April's Connection Course is on us if you plan on taking the Master Class.

   We've reserved the option for you to apply your full Connection Course tuition (up to $900) to Master Class because we're committed to supporting your journey.

   Please note: This offering is only available for 6 more days until April 17, when we will close applications for our last cohort before the Fall.

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6. IN-PERSON EVENT INVITATION: Tech Mixer: Automate to Elevate by Startup Grind

   Thanks to our amazing partners, we’re making it easier for more founders, builders, and innovators to join us for this power-packed evening of networking, automation strategy, and real AI implementation.

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   Facilitated Tech Mixer with real connections, not small talk
   AI Masterclass led by Brian Mlambo on building no-code automation agents
   Founder Stories packed with practical systems and lessons
   Toolkits + Resources you can use immediately in your business

   Event Details:
    Date: April 17, 2025
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9. BOOK RELEASE: "The Practical Guide to Stop Overthinking & Fix Your Relationships" by Matt Tomporowski

    

   I'm thrilled to announce the release of my new book, "The Practical Guide to Stop Overthinking & Fix Your Relationships"! It's now available on Amazon as an ebook for just 99 cents US! (I release my ebook early at this price to build momentum on Amazon before I release the paperback and hardcover.)

   

   Why This Book Matters (And Why You Need It Now)

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   • More comfortable daily living: Experience life without the constant mental chatter that makes even simple decisions exhausting

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10. INSIGHTS

    Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke: AI is now a ‘fundamental expectation’ for employees Read More →

    How should I respond to rude comments at work? Read More →

    What’s behind the rise in interim CEOs Read More →

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The time is NOW! Stay PURPOSEFUL & Remain INTENTIONAL By Taking ACTION TODAY!

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