Up’a’Step

08/09/2019

Let us start off this school right right!!!

Here are our 7 Habits to Climb Up a Step in College.

Which resonates the most with you?

08/09/2019

WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL

This semester what new things are you going to try?

"Never be afraid to try something new because life gets boring when you stay within the limits of what you already know."

10/06/2019

Fazzy Chirewa; one of our co-Founders was featured in a series of letters on the Future of Education in Zimbabwe by Shasha Network.

Here is a quick read about her story and how she started homeschooling in Zimbabwe - a nontraditional education path !!

Dear Student and Parent,

02/06/2019

We are excited to have been recognized University of Edinburgh Careers Service for the work we’ve been “up” to.
If you missed our “How to Prepare for an Internship,” series, scroll back for some gems to step up your game💪🏾

29/05/2019

As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to an end we hear from fundira who is studying Civil Engineering, but uses poetry to tackle mental heath issues. “None of us are perfect.” What can you do to help someone

17/05/2019

The job / internship search can be a trying time for a lot of students. It’s usually a struggle to find the perfect balance between being authentic in your applications and hoping that your authenticity will land you the job you want.

Fazzy Chirewa shares the importance of storytelling in knowing your authenticity. Storytelling has enabled her to discover herself and her passions.

Checkout her FREE e-book titles Where’s the Internship. The book is on navigating internships, networking and building yourself confidence in the jobsearch. Link below.

https://gallery.mailchimp.com/12e087c2c5f8e69c06e3b4060/files/9c3d03f1-80d0-4a53-a122-86b34e01d1cc/Where_s_the_Internship_merged_BOOK_2019_.pdf

30/04/2019

It's that time of the year that no one looks forward to.😉

The Up'a'Step team wishes you all the best in your finals. You got this!💪🏾

26/04/2019

Can you ask a lot of questions and leave a great impression?

Yes you can!
Sainna Christian shares some gems on how your participation as a new intern can help you show interest and ambition, and an eagerness to get on board fast.

22/04/2019

"Don't worry, you'll learn at the job." That's what everyone says right? But how exactly will you do that?

This week, Sainna Christian gives some practical advice on how you can learn effectively at your new internship and leave a great impression.

Video coming on Wednesday!!!

19/04/2019

How to be productive. Here are a few Key tips to consider on productivity.

17/04/2019

Productivity is not about the results you bring, but the steps you take to get the results ‼️

Jack Share’s The toolkit to help you manage imposter syndrome and/or arrogance during your internship. To help make sure the Internship is mutually beneficial to you and the company

What are your additional tips on productivity ❓

15/04/2019

Are you in that Imposter Syndrome mode ❓That time when celebrating your internship is great but you are worried if you will actually be as resourceful as you promised on your CV or resume ⁉️

This week we are proud to share Jack’s story about how he overcame his doubts and made the most of his internship at a Big 4 company. Video coming on Wednesday‼️

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