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Happy Better Yourself Friday! Last week we unpacked what “remote work” actually means (remote vs freelance vs contract). This week we are getting more practical. The reality is remote jobs are out there… but the best ones usually don’t scream “EARN R50K A WEEK!!!” on WhatsApp 😅 

The legit ones live in predictable places and they use predictable job titles. When you are early in your career, the most common places to start are within these spaces Customer Service, Admin & Operations, Sales & Lead Generation, Digital Marketing and Tech. These branch into more specific titles such as Customer Support Agent, Helpdesk Support, Virtual Assistant (VA), Data Capturer / Data Assistant, Sales Development Rep (SDR), Appointment Setter, Social Media Assistant, Community Manager and QA Tester.

The question that follows now, is where to look for these opportunities. Instead of chasing random links, focus on these sources: LinkedIn Jobs, Company career pages (especially startups), Remote-friendly job boards (search “remote” + your role), Graduate programmes with remote/hybrid options. Pro tip: The best remote roles are often described as “hybrid” or “distributed” , search those keywords too. Also make use of these keywords in your searches ,“entry level”, “junior” and “no experience”.

Now that you have a bit more to work with in navigating the space try to do the following things to increase your chances. Update your LinkedIn headline to include your target role. Example: “Final-year student | Aspiring Customer Support Associate | Remote-ready”. Save 10 remote jobs (even if you don’t apply yet). Write down 3 common skills you keep seeing, those become your upskilling plan.

So without further ado, here’s another installment of Better Yourself Friday

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Working From Home Is Not Working for Everyone

Psychologist Michael Ungar argues that working from home benefits some people but undermines others. Post-COVID evidence is limited and mixed, yet studies suggest productivity and wellbeing are better for those who already worked remotely, have higher-quality home offices, and are intrinsically motivated.

Workers who rely on external structure and office social connection may drift, feel isolated, and innovate less. Ungar recommends hybrid models, clear accountability (e.g., weekly progress reports), and regular in-person days to rebuild relationships, routines, and creativity together.

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