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Be Intentional and Purposeful Today
Phemelo Kebinelang
April 29, 2025
29 APRIL 2025
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The Biggest Mistake Applying for Remote Jobs (and What You Should Learn)
Why Your CV is Ghosted and It’s Not the Recruiter's Fault
Applying for remote jobs in 2025 is like entering a digital version of Idols SA.
If your intro flops, you’re out before the chorus.
Sending generic, copy-paste CVs and cover letters that scream, “I’m applying to 100 jobs, and I barely read your ad.”
If you’re treating remote job applications like a numbers game, firing off the same generic CV faster than you send “k” texts to your parents, you’re missing the point.
I see you copying and pasting those cover letters with just the company name changed (and sometimes forgetting even that, geeez!).
Here’s the truth bomb: recruiters spot template applications from a kilometre away and hit delete before you even check if they’ve opened your email.
Recruiters can smell a lazy application from a province away.
It’s not just about having a CV, it’s about making it speak to the job.
Think of it as your digital handshake.
The global remote work market is exploding, but South African talent gets overlooked, not because we lack skills, but because we don’t showcase them intentionally.
The game-changer?
Be purposeful with every application.
Customise, Optimise, Get Hired
Remote hiring managers aren’t looking for perfection; they want relevance.
Research shows customised applications get 3x more responses than generic ones.
Dig deep into each company and what projects they are working on.
What challenges do they face?
Then position yourself as THE solution to their specific problems.
Tailor your CV for each job.
Use keywords from the job post. Showcase practical skills, even if you taught yourself.
Highlight soft skills like communication, adaptability and time management (because no one’s watching over your shoulder in remote work).
Don’t overlook short, punchy cover letters; they’re your chance to show personality and passion.
For real, when I applied for 50 generic remote jobs, I heard nothing back.
But when I applied for 5 jobs with super customised applications where I studied their business and actually showed I cared, I got 3 interviews and 2 offers.
This isn’t about working harder; it’s about working smarter and showing up with purpose.
The remote landscape from South Africa can seem tough, but intentionality cuts through the noise.
Your Next Step
So here’s your mission.
Delete those template cover letters right now.
I mean it, go do it!
Pick ONE remote job you’re genuinely excited about this week and spend 2-3 hours crafting an application that screams, “I’ve done my homework and I’m already solving your problems.”
Create a 30-second video introducing yourself if you’re feeling bold.
Mention specific company projects in your cover letter.
Customise your CV to highlight relevant experience.
Drop their lingo into your application.
The results will blow your mind, I promise. Your purpose-driven approach will stand out in a sea of generic applicants.
This time next month, you could be logging into your first remote role, earning international rates while your friends are still stuck in traffic.
The remote revolution is here, but only the intentional will win.
Are you ready to be purposeful today?
Let’s get it! 🚀
The digital economy is real, but only for those bold enough to treat job hunting like a craft.
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Be relentless.
Be intentional. Be purposeful. Be prepared. Be undeniable.
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