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Monday 3rd July Newsletter
Upwork to uptown, professionalism vibes, pro development, and more…
TOGETHER WITH
To another successful week! 🏆 Let’s start it with:
From Upwork to uptown: Making bucks making PowerPoints.
Career development: Three worthwhile approaches.
Professionalism: It’s a vibe.
💡 QUOTE OF THE DAY: “There are three ways to ultimate success: The first way is to be kind. The second way is to be kind. The third way is to be kind.” — Fred Rogers, American TV host, author and producer
THE BIG IDEA
This millennial made $ 2m using PowerPoint
Graphic designer Courtney Allen recently became a millionaire. On Upwork. Using PowerPoint. Yep, it’s true! So, this is how it happened. When Allen graduated from university back in 2012, she knew she had a passion for presentation design but wasn’t quite sure how to turn it into a business.
For a while, she worked contract positions as a PowerPoint presentation designer for various companies. Then, in 2015, she set up a profile on Upwork and started applying for as many gigs as possible. Without reviews, it was tough at first — but Allen pushed through. And surely enough, she started booking more and more clients in time. Even the likes of Yelp and Adobe.
Finally, in 2017, she launched her own presentation-making company, 16X9. Combined with her Upwork contracts, her gigs have recently brought in more than $ 2m.
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TOGETHER WITH UNICAF
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To ensure fairness and thoroughness, each candidate’s situation will be reviewed based on academic qualifications, financial ability, and country of residence. After you submit the application, one of their highly trained Student Advisers will be in touch to help you dive into the registration process.
DAILY INSPO
FROM THE JOB BOARD
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📝 MONDAY’S TO DO:
Treat yourself to a coffee ☕ Sure, you can just make one in the office kitchen, but you deserve a little luxury. Plus, you’ll enjoy some fresh air on your way to your fave java spot.
TODAY’S ADVICE
Look and feel more professional
Adopting more professional behaviors at work has its benefits. It can inspire more trust from your colleagues, gain your manager’s approval and have your opinions taken seriously. Below are some tips on achieving this:
⏰ Arrive at places on time. Whether that’s getting to work in the morning or joining a meeting, aim to arrive a few minutes in advance.
💻 Commit to working methodically. It’s good to take breaks regularly, but don't mix work with breaktime. Set clear boundaries.
😌 Work on your emotional intelligence. It will make handling stress and conflict easier, and help you communicate more effectively with your team.
💁♀️ Mind your appearance. Looks aren’t everything, but a clean outfit and neat hairdo will work in your favor.
DON’T MISS
🧑🤝🧑 Interview questions: are you a team player?
👨🚒 Our guide to putting out fires for a living.
🥱 Lazy coworkers and the ultimate remedy.
👗 The world’s most celebrated fashion designers.
BOOK OF THE WEEK
15 Secrets Successful People Know about Time Management by Kevin Kruse
Is it possible to increase your productivity by 5 or 10 times? The answer is yes — so long as you’re willing to commit to building new habits. In this book, packed with insights from billionaires, entrepreneurs and Olympic athletes, Kevin Kruse discusses the secrets to extreme productivity.
WATERCOOLER CHAT
Remember to be kind.
Research has shown that children and younger adults have been struggling with mental health problems more and more in recent years. So, why don’t we take some time out of our day to spread some kindness?
If you’ve got kids, nieces, grandsons or a younger neighbor, check in with them. Show your support. Give them a compliment and hug! 🤗
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