400K Side Hustle, Salary Negotiation Secrets, Resumes Are Irrelevant - Jan 30, 2025
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Hi there, Career Pros! While you’re likely juggling meetings and emails, some are turning side gigs into full-blown businesses — no magic wand needed. Want to see how one woman scaled her hustle? I bet you are…
On the agenda:?
???400K Side Hustle: How one woman built her own pay raise.
???A Freebie Planner: To help you strike the right work-life balance.
???Resumes Are Irrelevant: Suggests this latest hiring trend.
???Salary Negotiation Secrets: An invaluable guide reveals.
SPOTLIGHT?
400K Side Hustle: How One Woman Built Her Own Pay Raise
What started as a pandemic side gig turned into a $400K revenue stream for Chisom Okwulehie. Her design consulting business, started as a way to build up her earnings, grew beyond her full-time salary — proving that a well-planned hustle can change everything.
How it Began: Okwulehie began freelancing in brand design and consulting while still working her corporate job. By 2023, her business had grown so much that she left her 9-to-5 behind. "I realized I could make more working for myself" she told Entrepreneur.
Her company has since hit over $400K in revenue annually, fueled by word-of-mouth referrals and strategic pricing. According to a Side Hustle Nation study, more than 1 in 3 of side hustlers make more than $1K /month. — yet few reach Okwulehie’s level this swiftly.
The Key to Scaling: She credits her growth to niching down, setting high-value pricing, and leveraging social proof. Her advice? “Charge what you’re worth and don’t be afraid to ask for more.” Okwulehie’s story proves that the right side hustle can lead to big things.
Want to explore your own? Have a look at these online side job ideas:
THURSDAY’S STEAL
Your Next Raise Won’t Happen by Accident — The Secret to Getting It…
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Most people dodge the discussion altogether simply because they don’t know how to ask. The good news? Negotiation is a skill — and you can easily learn it with this Salary Negotiation eGuide. Grab this invaluable guide to learn:
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The secret to a bigger paycheck isn’t working harder — it’s negotiating smarter.
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NEWS THAT MATTERS
The top stories and trends concerning working pros.
1?? Resumes Are Becoming Irrelevant: Latest Hiring Trend
This recruitment trend is shifting focus away from traditional resumes, indicating companies are increasingly valuing skills and experience over formal job applications. [WJBF]
2?? Gen Z Workers More Fed Up Than Ever
Zoomers are experiencing a significant decline in work engagement, even lower than older generations. Factors like AI fears, job insecurity, and lack of clarity are fueling their dissatisfaction. [Business Insider]
3???Vermont State Workers Buck Office-Return Trend
Vermont state workers are defying the trend of returning to the office, with many opting to continue remote work. This shift highlights changing preferences in the workforce. [The Bridge]
4?? US Labor Market Stays on Solid Footing Early in 2025
U.S. weekly jobless reports saw a small increase, indicating that the job market remains stable despite slight fluctuations. This suggests continued resilience in the economy. [Reuters]
5?? Career "Catfishing" & Ghosting Trends Revealed
Gen Z and Millennials are redefining career expectations with "career catfishing" and ghosting — experiences of disillusionment and shifting job market standards. [Fortune]
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