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Be Intentional and Purposeful Today
Phemelo Kebinelang
June 13, 2025
13 JUNE 2025
đź’°THE DIGITAL ECONOMYđź’°
"S’Phanda Sonke Online – Asambe"
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"Empowering Youth and Communities to THRIVE in this DIGITAL ERA!”
Day 4: LinkedIn Profile That Sells. Your Digital Business Card - Asambe!
It’s still cold across most parts of the country right now. ❄️
I hope you’re all keeping warm and have your cup of coffee or tea in hand.
Quick reminder: if you haven’t already, please join our WhatsApp group for the challenge.
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From Skills Audit to Spotlight: Your LinkedIn Breakthrough.
Yesterday, you identified your skills.
Today, we're packaging them into a LinkedIn profile that opens doors worldwide.
Think of LinkedIn as your 24/7 digital billboard showcasing your talents to over 1 billion professionals.
👉 Go to https://www.linkedin.com and sign up or log in.
Recruiters use LinkedIn 87% of the time to find candidates, so your dream remote job might be just one optimised profile away.
The skills you audited yesterday aren’t just checklist items; they’re the foundation of your professional brand.
They’ll attract international employers while you sleep.
Whether you’re a beginner or advanced, LinkedIn lets you highlight your potential and growth in a way that truly stands out.
Building Your LinkedIn Profile:
8 Steps to Remote Job Attraction
STEP 1: THE POWERFUL HEADLINE
Your headline isn’t just your job title; it’s your value proposition.
Instead of “Student” or “Job Seeker,” try headlines like:
"Virtual Assistant | Helping Busy Entrepreneurs Scale with Administrative Excellence"
"Social Media Manager | Growing Brands Through Strategic Content & Community Building"
"Multilingual Customer Support Specialist | English/Zulu/Tswana Speaker"
Formula: [Your Skill] | [How You Help] + [Your Unique Advantage]
STEP 2: PROFESSIONAL PHOTO SETUP
Use your smartphone with natural light near a window.
Choose a solid background, either a plain wall or an outdoor setting.
Wear casual or professional clothes; it doesn’t have to be expensive.
Smile and make eye contact with the camera.
Your face should fill about 60% of the frame.
STEP 3: THE COMPELLING SUMMARY
Template for Beginners: "I'm a [your age]-year-old South African professional passionate about [your area of interest]. With strong skills in [2-3 skills from yesterday's audit], I help [target audience] achieve [specific outcome]. Currently developing expertise in [skills you're learning], I bring a unique perspective combining [cultural advantage] with [technical skills]. Open to remote opportunities where I can contribute to team success while growing my career globally."
Template for Experienced: "Results-driven [profession] with [X years/months] experience in [industry]. Specialising in [2-3 key skills] with a track record of [specific achievement]. My multilingual abilities and South African work ethic enable me to serve diverse global clients across multiple time zones. Currently seeking remote opportunities in [target role] where I can leverage my expertise in [specific areas]."
STEP 4: EXPERIENCE SECTION TRANSFORMATION
You might not have traditional work experience, but you do have valuable experience:
Volunteer Work: "Community Outreach Coordinator (Volunteer)"
Personal Projects: "Freelance Social Media Manager (Self-Employed)"
Academic Projects: "Research Assistant (University Project)"
Family Business Help: "Administrative Assistant (Family Business)"
Tutoring Friends: "Peer Tutor (Informal Education)"
For each experience, use this format: Action + What You Did + Result/Impact
"Managed social media accounts, increasing engagement by 40%"
"Organised community events, coordinating 50+ participants"
"Tutored peers in mathematics, improving their test scores by 25%"
STEP 5: SKILLS SECTION OPTIMISATION
Add all skills from yesterday's audit, focusing on:
Top 3 Skills: Get endorsements from friends, family, and classmates
Industry Keywords: Virtual Assistant, Remote Work, Customer Service, Social Media
Management Technical Tools: Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Canva
Language Skills: Tswana (Native), English (Professional), Zulu (Conversational)
STEP 6: EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
List your highest education, even if it’s still in progress.
Add free certifications, like:
Google Digital Marketing Fundamentals
HubSpot Content Marketing
Facebook Social Media Marketing
Microsoft Office Specialist
STEP 7: STRATEGIC NETWORKING
Week 1 Connections (Aim for 50-100): Classmates and alumni from your school
Local professionals in your field of interest, South African remote workers (search "remote work South Africa")
Recruiters specialising in remote positions
People from companies you admire
Connection Request Template: "Hi [Name], I'm a fellow South African professional building my network in [industry]. I'd love to connect and learn from your experience in [their field]. Looking forward to connecting!"
STEP 8: CONTENT STRATEGY (5 Minutes Daily)
Week 1 Content Ideas: Share your 21-day challenge journey
Comment thoughtfully on posts about remote work
Share articles about your industry with your input
Post about South African work culture advantages
Celebrate small wins in your skill development
Why LinkedIn is Your Career Game-Changer
"But I'm not qualified enough..."
LinkedIn isn’t about being perfect; it’s about showing potential.
With over 30 million companies active here, thousands of entry-level remote roles pop up daily.
Your profile doesn’t need to scream “expert”; it should whisper “coachable, reliable, and eager to grow.”
Every successful remote worker started with zero remote experience.
What made them stand out?
They put themselves out there professionally.
"I don't know what to post..."
Authenticity beats perfection.
Share your learning journey, ask questions, celebrate small wins, and engage with others’ content.
Your unique South African perspective on global business trends, work-life balance, or problem-solving can offer insights many international pros don’t see.
"I'm afraid of rejection..."
Here’s the thing: rejection on LinkedIn is invisible, but acceptance opens doors for good.
When someone ignores your connection request, only you know.
But when someone accepts, you’ve grown your network globally.
One meaningful connection could lead to your dream remote job, mentorship, or business partnership.
Your LinkedIn Action Plan (Next 7 Days):
Day 4: Complete profile setup (2-3 hours)
Day 5: Send 10 connection requests
Day 6: Join 3 remote work LinkedIn groups
Day 7: Post your first content piece
Day 8: Engage with 5 posts daily
Day 9: Update skills section with new learning
Day 10: Share a thoughtful industry article with commentary
Remember, every global remote professional once stared at a blank LinkedIn profile just like you are now.
The difference between them and those still dreaming?
They took action despite their fears.
Your profile doesn’t have to be perfect today; it just needs to exist so it can grow tomorrow.
Start building your professional presence now.
Your future remote employer is searching for you on LinkedIn at this very moment.
đź“ť TODAY'S TASKS:
Create your LinkedIn account (if you don’t have one)
Upload a professional photo
Write your compelling headline
Complete your summary section
Add at least 5 skills from yesterday’s audit
Send connection requests to 5 people you know
Join a remote work LinkedIn group
DAILY REMINDER: "My LinkedIn profile is my gateway to global opportunities. Every section I complete brings me closer to my dream remote job."
Let's go together
ASAMBE!
👉 Please click on all the links below to explore the resources and complete today's tasks.
Don’t skip, every insight counts!
Read These Articles
How to Create a LinkedIn Profile That Gets Noticed – Video
LinkedIn Profile Examples: https://blaze.today/blog/linkedin-summary-examples/
Remote Job Optimization Guide: https://remotepeople.com/linkedin-for-remote-workers/
đź“© Tip: Take 30 minutes today to go through these materials.
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