Articles by Freelance Switch from May 2019

Recruiters and career experts say you should fill your resume with a list of accomplishments, not just the tasks you were paid to do. In other words, how can you turn a task into an achievement?Shoul...

Would you like to produce great content for Envato Tuts+? We’re growing our Tuts+ Business Instructor team and are hiring writers with content marketing and graphic design experience.Our goal is to ...

Creating a presentation from scratch takes a lot of time. You've got to design the layout variations, make sure the fonts and design elements are well-chosen, and that all the slides work together as ...

Palms sweating, forehead burning, lightheadedness, room spinning, choking on air. And you haven’t even hit the stage yet to give your presentation. Worse than that: you’re probably a week out from...

Planning to get hired? There are numerous job seekers out there. What are you doing to stand out from the competition?The globalization of jobs means you’re not only competing locally, but also with...

Imagine you're speaking in public at an important business meeting. The room is filled with your colleagues.The CEO’s phone vibrates. They take the call and run out of the room. Bob stifles a yawn (...

When you're preparing for your next Google slides presentation, where do you start? Hopefully not with a blank slate in the app. It's a waste of your time drawing everything on a blank canvas from scr...

Using a calendar slide in a presentation is a great way to let your audience know about key dates for your business. Whether you're planning a long-term project or simply promoting an upcoming event, ...

It's a mistake to think that business cards are outdated. Even though more business than ever takes place online, many buyers will still expect a card when you meet in person. Business cards can ...

Google slides map templates can be used in both PowerPoint and Google slides.  Using a map template can save time over making your own map in a slide’s presentation. Map templates not only save ...

For a new photography business or a business looking to rebrand itself, a well-designed business card is indispensable. It not only communicates professionalism, but also tells potential clients what ...

If you’re wondering how to deal with difficult coworkers or employees, you’re not alone. Disagreements and personality clashes are inevitable when people spend time together. They can be exacerba...

Despite the fact that the majority of our communications happen online, a business card still holds value as it allows anyone you meet to quickly remember who you, what you do, and get in touch with y...

For most professionals, you'll have to create a PowerPoint presentation at least once in your career. Presenting, as with other "soft skills" (like communication, leadership, and negotiation), is no...

When it comes to gyms and fitness clubs, a website can be your best marketing asset. Thanks to attractive and feature-rich fitness WordPress themes, you can create and launch your website in a matter ...

Submitting a resume might be the first step you take when applying for your dream job. Making an impression and getting noticed with a professional resume is so important to make sure you get a callba...

Do you have a million dollar idea? Looking to get some funding for it but haven’t got a pitch deck yet? If you’re not good with design, producing a beautiful and creative pitch deck presentation c...

If you're working on a presentation, using a slides design for PPT is one of the best ways to get it done quickly with a professional appearance. But, as you probably know if you've ever created a sli...

Thanks to WordPress and the sheer number of themes available, anyone can create a website without having to hire a developer or learn code. Some WordPress themes come with plenty of bells and whistles...

Handing a potential client your business card is a great way help them remember you after an initial meeting. A well-designed business card communicates what your company stands for and helps reinforc...

SlideShare can be a great tool to promote your business and reach your target market with your amazing PowerPoint presentations. Plus, your audience can review your information at their own leisure th...

Did you know that some recruiters read resumes not to select applicants for an interview, but to see how they’re NOT fit for the job?The Resume Anna template from Envato Elements is a good example...

Microsoft PowerPoint is a professional tool for making presentations that's been around for decades. It's got a number of features that make it a powerful presentation tool. In this tutorial, you'll ...

Is your presentation deadline fast approaching? You've got a room to deliver an engaging presentation to, and (to do that well) a message to practice and hone. The last thing you want to wrestle with...

In today's instantly interconnected world, communication is more important than ever. No matter the subject, innovative PowerPoint presentations are a must to carry your message to an audience.Get tho...

If you create PowerPoint presentations to give live, you want your presentation to stand out. The last thing you want is a bored audience.Example of Fun Background for PowerPoint PresentationsEngaging...

Flat design burst onto the web design scene some years ago, arguably fuelled by the tech giants of the time. Major influencers included Microsoft’s Metro style, Apple’s release of iOS7, and Google...

Great presentations temporarily teleport the audience to a different place and time. When your audience is inside watching presentations, they're sure to appreciate a brief taste of the great outdoors...

When you work with presentations you don't always have a choice in the type of file you receive to work with. If you create and update presentations with Google Slides, receiving presentation files i...

17 May, is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT). In this article, we’ll look at why the day is important, why businesses should mark it, and what you can do ...

Keynote for Mac makes it easy to make and present beautiful presentations. In this article, we cover the basics of Keynote, as well as how you can improve your Keynote software skills. Learn how to ge...

Whether you're pitching a new product or service or reporting on the progress of an existing project, you could use a timeline PowerPoint slide to showcase important dates and milestones. Timeline Pow...

In today’s world of websites, QR codes, and social media, a business card still holds it value. Your business card makes it easy for potential clients and business partners to get in touch with you ...

People love MailChimp because of its ease-of-use and beautiful designs. The problem is, it’s often cumbersome to try and use your own customized templates if they’re not specifically optimized for...

Whether you're a student, a business professional, or a member of an organization—the odds are good that at some point you'll be asked to make a presentation. You may even need to create a presentat...

You can mess up any presentation, no matter how good, or useful, or well-researched your content may be.How? By delivering it without confidence.How do you start a presentation that piques curiosity ...

In this tutorial I’m going to show you how to make a WordPress shopping cart, using the BigCommerce WordPress plugin. We’ll go over the following things (in both video and written format, choose w...

You've got to inform and persuade those around you daily. They need to believe in your vision (and more importantly, believe in you) to get more money, notoriety, or internal resources.Sometimes you'r...

If you've got a presentation or planning meeting and need to discuss the coming year or a schedule of any type, a PowerPoint calendar template is just what you need. You can display the calendar with ...

Ebooks are a nice way to establish your authority and to boost your income. There are many platforms available where you can sell your eBooks and while they can certainly increase the visibility of yo...

Are you making a business presentation and need a map? Are you an educator and talking about a specific area? Do you love maps? There are templates for all of that!Using a premium map template is an e...

Time flies fast, it’s already the second quarter of the year. If you’re part of the population who vowed to find a new job this year, you need to get a move on. For starters, you need to know wha...

Do you need an impactful and effective way to promote your small or medium-sized business in 2019? Have you searched, but just can’t seem to find the type of advertising that strikes the perfect bal...

Are you getting ready to create or update your resume and wondering what to include? A job resume outline is a great way to make sure all the necessary information is included and presented in the mos...

Looking for a job? The job market in 2019 is more competitive than ever. Competition for jobs is no longer local; it’s global. That’s why you've got to stand out, beginning with your resume. Rega...

Small business owners are busy. Their task list seems never-ending, so it stands to reason that they could use as many tools as possible to make their daily lives easier. One such tool comes in the fo...

The best apps find the sweet spot between power and ease-of-use. And that's exactly the balance that you'll find in Apple Keynote, the best tool to build a presentation on macOS and iOS. Example sl...

To focus in on a few key dates or an upcoming schedule, insert a calendar in your PowerPoint. Whether you're leading a project or planning your schedule, a PowerPoint calendar can help.Microsoft Powe...

Are you looking for cool PowerPoint templates to help your presentation stand out? Look no further.Cool PowerPoint themes are important because they can help you build your brand. Plus, the cool facto...

Creating a great presentation involves more than coming up with a topic or designing the perfect PowerPoint to go with it. While those things are important, there is one more element that you need to ...

Whether you’re a growing business or already several years in existence, there is no denying that you should have a system in place for answering your customers’ most pressing concerns. Documentin...

A website is essentially your home on the web, so it makes sense that a business needs to invest properly in this area to ensure it projects a professional appearance. For instance:  A consultant...

Do you have a business presentation coming up really soon? The closer your presentation date approaches, the more pressure you're under to design a compelling presentation fast. You need to:  Put yo...