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Be Intentional and Purposeful Today
Phemelo Kebinelang
June 19, 2025
19 JUNE 2025
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Cold Outreach Challenge Playbook
Your Path to Visibility, Confidence & Remote Job Opportunities
This is Day 10 of the 21-Day Remote Jobs Challenge!
You’ve built your remote CV, crafted your story, and started applying for jobs.
Now, it’s time to take your job search up a notch with the Cold Outreach Challenge.
Today’s mission is all about proactive networking: DM or email two businesses offering your services, post something valuable on LinkedIn, and comment on five posts.
These small actions can open doors to hidden opportunities and help you build a network that works for you.
If you’re feeling nervous or unsure, remember: every connection starts with a single message, and every post is a chance to be seen.
Your Cold Outreach & LinkedIn Engagement Playbook.
1. Cold Outreach (DM/Email 2 Businesses):
Research Your Targets: Find two businesses or professionals who could benefit from your skills.
Check their LinkedIn profiles or company pages for recent updates or needs.
Personalise Your Message: Mention something specific about their business or recent work.
Keep your message concise, friendly, and focused on how you can help.
Offer Value, Not Just a Pitch: Clearly state what you offer and how it solves a problem for them.
Avoid generic pitches—show you’ve done your homework.
Include a Call to Action: Suggest a quick call or ask if they’re open to learning more.
Keep it low-pressure and easy to respond to.
2. Engage on LinkedIn:
Leave thoughtful comments, ask questions, share your perspective, or highlight something specific from the post.
Aim to start conversations, not just leave “nice post!”
Purpose: Offer a specific, helpful service and open the door for a conversation.
Research Your Targets: Look for two small businesses or startups you admire.
You can find them on LinkedIn or Instagram.
Smaller companies are often more accessible.
Identify a Small Need: Spend a few minutes checking their website or social media.
Spot typos in captions?
Messy Instagram graphics?
A blog that could use a fresh article?
Find one small thing you could genuinely help with.
3. Email Pitching & Networking:
Craft a Compelling Subject Line: Keep it short and attention-grabbing (3–5 words).
Open Strong: Start with a personalised greeting and a quick reason for reaching out.
Show Interest and Value: Mention something you admire about their work, then explain how your skills or services can help.
Craft a Simple, Helpful Pitch:
Here’s a template you can tweak.
Keep it short, respectful, and focused on them.
Subject: A quick question about [Company Name]
Message: "Hi [Person's Name, if you can find it], My name is [Your Name], and I'm a huge fan of the work you're doing at [Company Name]. I was particularly impressed by [mention something specific, like a recent project or post]. As an aspiring [Your Skill, e.g., Social Media Manager/Virtual Assistant], I noticed you might need help with [the small need you identified]. For example, I could create three engaging and professional social media posts per week to free up your time. Would you be open to a brief 10-minute chat next week to discuss it? All the best, [Your Name]"
Hit Send and Let It Go: Once you send it, your job is done.
The outcome isn’t in your hands. The win is in taking action.
Follow Up: If you don’t hear back, send a polite follow-up after a few days. Persistence pays off!
You're Not a Pest, You're a Problem-Solver
Right now, you might worry, "I don't want to bother them," or "What if they get annoyed?"
Let’s flip that.
You’re not asking for a favour, you’re offering a real solution.
These fears can block opportunities just waiting for someone like you to reach out.
People want to help, especially when you come across as genuine and respectful.
Every hiring manager, CEO, and remote team leader remembers what it’s like to be in your shoes.
Most are happy to spare 15 minutes for someone who shows initiative.
The worst that can happen?
Silence.
It costs you nothing but teaches you what doesn’t work.
The best?
You find your next opportunity, mentor, or connection.
By posting valuable content and engaging authentically, you’re not just networking; you’re building your personal brand as a thoughtful, engaged remote professional.
Your future clients, employers, and colleagues are scrolling LinkedIn right now, waiting to discover someone exactly like you.
Every message you don’t send and every post you skip is a missed chance to change your career path.
Start today, be consistently helpful, and watch your network and opportunities grow.
Remember: action beats hesitation every time!
Learning Resources:
👉 Please click on all the links below to explore the resources.
Don’t skip, every insight counts!
Effective LinkedIn Cold Message Outreach -
Mastering LinkedIn Comments for Better Engagement
Stay committed, own your outreach, and remember: every connection you make brings you closer to your remote job goals!
đź“‹ TODAY'S NETWORKING CHECKLIST:
âś… Research and send 2 personalised cold outreach messages
âś… Post one valuable piece of content on LinkedIn
âś… Leave 5 meaningful comments on relevant posts
âś… Connect with 3 new people in your target industry
đź“© Tip: Take 20 minutes today to go through these materials.
You're in this challenge to win, so let’s build the knowledge that powers digital income.
A reminder to all participants.
We’ve created a WhatsApp group - 21-Day Challenge Remote Jobs for easy and timely access to the challenge's daily tasks, updates, resources and opportunities.
We encourage you to join the group.
Follow this link to join the group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DINLpaRZ1PfEfYsvzhH1dH
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