Zodinsanga's patience and perseverance paid off!

KnowMore Platform is a global freelance platform that empowers PowerPoint designers to earn money while working from home alongside support from our team of project managers who are working with you from Denmark, Portugal, Mexico and the Philippines.

Zodinsanga came to graphic design after working as a teacher. He is self-taught and worked for a year as an intern in the field before pursuing a career in KnowMore Platform. His initial reservations were strong, but they were dismantled one by one. He finds it remarkable to work with people on the other side of the world on a daily basis and greatly appreciates the professionalism the KnowMore team embodies.

Please tell us about your life before and after KnowMore. How has it changed??

After graduating from university and working as a science teacher for 3 years, I decided to pursue my love for digital art. I struggled on my own for a while learning the basics of graphic design and later I joined a platform in my region as a trainee. This was where I learned PowerPoint. A year later, I quit the job because it took up all my time, leaving no space for anything else.

I wanted to pursue a government job which was highly regarded by society in my state. In the midst of preparation for the competitive exams, I looked for part-time jobs to earn enough to meet my basic needs. A friend had told me about KnowMore, and I took the test not hoping for anything. But I made it through to the final round!

Now as a KnowMore freelance designer, I am in control of my own time. I work when I want to. It’s too good to be true! Not only am I earning a living but I am also showing my peers at the same time that there are other possibilities besides government jobs out there. With determination and hard work, anything is achievable. KnowMore has given me a better life.

What was your KnowMore journey like????

I waited for a week, without much hope, after the first step of the application process for news. When it didn’t come, I wrote an email to support which was answered quickly and I received my result telling me to retry the next day. After my second try, I waited for 2 weeks, before finding out I made it to the next round. In the onboarding interview I had with the Designer Success team member, I came to realise that only around 1% of all applicants make it through all the steps to become a KnowMore PowerPoint designer. This made me lose my hope even more.

Once I passed the 2 paid projects and the final interview, to be honest, I was still quite sceptical regarding the platform and waited to see if the projects would really be paid out to me. I sincerely apologise for my misgivings! I slowly started picking up projects and working on them, aiming to provide error-free decks. I did not worry much about the quantity of projects I received.

I struggled to get projects during my preferred work time of 4:30 AM to 11:30 AM CET. But when I received a project, I made sure to do my best. I applied to join a special task force within the Platform. I started executing more projects only when I was accepted into it. I received fixed shift hours, and now I have a responsibility, a purpose which I do not want to fail at. The hours I work are perfect for me, as I usually stay up late I work during the night and have my days free.

What is the most surprising thing about working with KnowMore Platform???

I have never seen such professionalism and respect for my time before.

Knowing that I am working with a team on the other side of the planet makes me smile to this very day.

For all I know, I might be the only one working from my state in India on KnowMore Platform which leaves me in awe!?

What is your favorite thing about the platform???

The best part of KnowMore is working with the admins. Their professionalism and keen eye have helped me to become a better designer.?Their constant and precise feedback allowed me to reach the place I am at today.?

What are you most proud of on KnowMore Platform???

Being accepted to the platform, being chosen as a talent, being selected for the special task force and having an average rating this month of 9.99 all put a smile on my face. I hope to get 10 ratings for all of my upcoming projects for a perfect score!