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Friday 19th May Newsletter
Goal-oriented planning, better commuting, the barista champion, and more…
Another week done and dusted 🧹 We’re ending it with:
Business is a-brewing: How a barista is making 6 figures.
Eyes on the goal: A growth plan to help you achieve your dream career.
Commuting to work: It ain’t THAT bad!
💡 QUOTE OF THE DAY: “The need to prove who you are will vanish once you know who you are.” ― Danielle Pierre, American author and life coach
THE BIG IDEA
From barista to bah-ringing it in!
After her 16th birthday, Morgan Eckroth realized coffee was her passion. She spent her high school years at a coffee shop, where she would later take a job as a barista while studying at Oregon State University.
In 2019, Eckroth started a TikTok account as an experiment in social media marketing. Her strategy: provide an online recreation of the “warmness and comfort of a coffee shop.” It turned out to be a successful one.
By the end of 2020, her account grew to over 1m followers. It currently commands a following of over 6.3m.
She’s one of the growing number of overemployed, currently holding three jobs: social media influencer, marketing strategist for a big coffee brand, and barista. But most of her earnings are made in the 8 hours a week she spends creating social media content.
In 2022, Eckroth made $ 141k. Of this number, she made $ 96k from social media advertising (double the salary of her full-time job). Her recipe for success: give your social media content a purpose.
Thinking about starting your own TikTok side hustle? Reply and let us know!
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📝 FRIDAY’S TO DO:
Cultivate your existing successes 🌱 Rather than spreading yourself thin, focus on the areas where you’ve seen growth.
TODAY’S ADVICE
Commuting doesn’t have to suck
Many — many — people dislike commuting to work. If you’re one of them, you might want to try changing your daily habits until you find what works. Or what’s a little more bearable, at least. Below are some suggestions that have been linked with a better commuting experience:
🏠 Head out the house early. Your commute is about to become way more uncomfortable if you exit your house in a state of panic. At the end of the day, why dysregulate your nervous system on your own when your coworkers can do that to you already?
🍊 Bring a snack. Let’s be honest: you probably don’t have time to eat in the morning. But your body needs nourishment. This is especially important if you drive to work — empty stomachs don’t go well with the morning rush hour.
📱 Ditch the screen. If you use public transport, find other ways to pass the time. Your eyes (and mind) will thank you! Instead, read a book, listen to a podcast, solve a word search puzzle or simply people-watch.
🚲 Turn it into a workout. If you’re thinking “no way”, once you push through the first couple of weeks of discomfort, your overall health should start to improve. Begin by jogging or cycling to work once or twice a week, if the distance allows it.
🕖 Negotiate your working hours. If your company provides flexible start times, it may be time to consider the pros and cons of changing up your routine. If leaving the office later means spending less time in traffic overall, it might be worth it.
What commute tricks have you found that work? Reply and let us know.
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DON’T MISS
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🧘 Our top tips for improving your flexibility at work.
📋 Project management strategies that just make sense.
🤣 End your week by LOLing at these hilarious resignation letters.
TODAY’S GIFT
Interview practice makes perfect
The key to a successful job interview is preparation. Lots of it. And that begins with practicing your answers to common questions.
So, this week, we’d like you to have our Interview Questions Worksheet — to help you craft and deliver responses that will impress your interviewer and move one step closer to the job of your dreams.
ASK AN EXPERT
The second time could be a charm
Our career experts are at hand to answer your career and job search questions to help you overcome challenges and achieve greatness! 🏆
Amy A from Las Vegas, NV asks:
I was rejected for a job. But it’s still available. Should I reapply?
“It depends! Why was your application rejected? It’s a good idea to reach out to the hiring manager and ask for their feedback. If your application wasn’t successful because you don’t have the required experience or qualifications, I’d say: move on. You’ll merely waste your — and their — time.
“If, however, the vacancy is still available even after a few months, and you’ve acquired new skills and credentials during that time, then go for it. But don’t submit the exact same application — update your résumé, tailor it to the job and make sure it’s ATS-compliant. And write a personalized cover letter, too.”
— Chris Leitch, Career and Résumé Expert
Got your own question? Reply and ask away.
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