Resources & Tools for Pakistani Professionals

The goal with these resources is to help you get to the next level in your Career and scale into a Small Business.

These resources will help you if:

• You are a Freelancer and want to transition to a Services Business

• You are an Agency and want to provide better value to your customers

• You are an employee looking to scale up

No matter the case, I will be building tools and resources for you to succeed with confidence.

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Resources by SK NEXES

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Tools for Better Work

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My go to tool for recording client calls and reviewing my own performance. Call recording is a must if you are in any client facing role. This tool makes it as simple as 1 2 3.

It's mostly free to use, and free forever, I have over 500 calls recorded using Fathom.Video meeting recorder.

Some of my favorite features are the AI summaries that make revisiting discussions easy, instant shareable link, no need to wait for video to encode like it would on Google Meet native recording, and transcript management is very easy, one click copy option is available.

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Writing is the number one skill you can get better at in any domain. The average person reads at the level of a fifth grader. Tools like Hemingway App are critical as training wheels to become a better, clearer writer.

See as you begin to write, you will often use long sentences, hard to read paragraphs, unnecessary adjectives - list goes on. And sometimes its fine if the intent is there, but most of the times, its not. Hemmingway coaches you to write simpler and over time you will naturally write what most will like reading.

I probably use this tool the most on a daily basis. To verify everything I am putting out there in text. It makes me a better writer, and can make you one as well. Try Hemming way today, bookmark it, and paste everything before you push publish on it. Try to aim for a grade 7 at least for most content types.

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If you manage client projects, Basecamp is the best tool to use. It has a feature set built for client facing roles and companies.

With easy to manage permissions, you are in full control as to what the client sees vs what you see - making it easier than ever to manage multiple projects.

Best of all, every project is restricted in its environment, making it very simple to scale up or down as needed with templates and checklists.

Checkout Basecamp here.

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Trust me, recording videos can save you 100s of hours of mindless and pointless meetings.

But besides that, the habit of recording video can improve your communication skills, and allow you to improve your presentation retrospectively. Forcing yourself to watch your own recordings is the best way to be better at just being a better communicator.

Loom is my go to tool for recording quick shareable videos, try it today, it's worth it. Their paid sub is also worth it if you can fit in your workflow.

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Tools for Better Life

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So here's the straight fact - Notion is really slow. BUT it is still the best tool for archiving and managing your knowledge and life respectively. There is no equal when it comes to the flexibility a tool like Notion provides.

Learn to use their databases feature and you will have limitless control over everything. Make use of sorting and filters to create views to organize your data better.

I use Notion to manage content ideas, notes, archive knowledge, media lists, and so much more. Try Notion today at this link.

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Here's one thing I do not recommend a cookie cutter 'we do everything' app for - a Task tracker / To Do list app.

To Dos and tasks need to be taken seriously to be effective, and to be taken seriously they need to be in their dedicated spot.

Microsoft To Do (previously Wunderlist) is the best to do App out there to get s*** done. No fancy bells and whistles, a feature full, to-the-point To Do list app, get it here.

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Life is a one big Project. And hence every now and then - one needs a kanban board.

Don't know what a kanban board is? Doesn't matter. What you need to know is that it's the best way to visualize progress of large tasks.

And nothing makes it easier to Kanban than Trello, try it today at this link. Next time you have a huge task at your hand, break it down, put it on the board, and chunkify your progress - trust me, it works.

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Tools for Finding Work

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Braintrust has become one my favorite professional networks to be part of. Not only do they have high quality jobs, they also have an active and thriving community.

I would recommend anyone to be part of the group and spend some time networking here.

I run the Freelancing space in there, if you join, come say hi.

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There's a solid chance you will find me online on Discord. Why?
It is the best place to be to network in small communities, follow what you love, and talk to like minded people.

Highly recommend signing up on Discord and finding some decent servers, including ours striving to be the best Professional Discord Server in Pakistan.

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Searching for Remote Jobs in Pakistan can be downright impossible at times. Swooped makes it easy by doing the heavy lifting for you.

Swooped is my go to aggregator for all remote jobs, and it has some nice tools to upgrade your Resume and Cover letters as well. It offers excellent filters and a saved profile system to make your application process smooth. LinkedIn Easy Apply, but one which actually works.

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Wellfound, formerly known as AngelList Talent - is the go to place for working at new and rising startups. Working at startups is hard, and the job might not have the best stability. But there is no question that if done right, working at a Startup can be what changes your life.

Wellfound has a really in depth job board for startups with filters and information being at the forefront. Especially if you are interested in equity style compensation, this is your best shot.

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Have what it takes to land some of the biggest remote opportunities in Pakistan? Then Crossover is for you.

Be warned though, their application process is probably the hardest and most vetted out there. But if you can get in, it is totally worth it.

The best thing is, anyone can apply to most jobs and all you have to do is pass their specific process for the given opportunity. No bars held based on your history or location.

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Engaging in communities can be an excellent way to get opportunities. And some communities are for professionals, through and through.

I have been active within the Bsides Pakistan community for over a year now and can vouch for its lethality when it comes to everything Cyber Security.

Bsides Pakistan is your one stop solution for Cyber Security Jobs and Mentoring in Pakistan, check these folks out.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Are the resources on SK NEXUS free to use?

Everything that is done on the SK NEXUS platform is as accessible as possible. You can learn more about our mission here. But basically, we want to make knowledge based on experiences, accessible to all in Pakistan.

How can I access the resources available on SK NEXUS?

Visit this link to view all the resources available. This is a live page and is updated from time to time adding new tools, templates, and resources. Kindly subscribe to get notified whenever a new resource is added.

Where can I download the available toolkits provided in SK NEXUS resources?

The toolkits are some of our most in depth resources built for you to succeed in your career or business. You can find all of them at this link.

How often are the resources updated?

The current frequency is undecided, as we only want to add valuable resources that most folks can make use of and get improvement in their careers or businesses. Everything you see on the resources page has been tried and tested, and has provided results for us.

Can I contribute resources to SK NEXUS?

You can send over your recommendations by emailing at admin@sknexus.com.

What types of resources are available on SK NEXUS?

Currently, the resources are divided into 3 categories:
1 - Toolkits and Templates: These are our most in depth resources that will help you upskill in your career and transition into a self led business.
2 - Article Guides: These serve as a ‘How To’ for various topics and will give you all the fundamentals you need to scale up as a professional in Pakistan.
3 - Apps and Tools: Everyone needs to use tools, they make your life better….if used properly. We share the tools we use, and have worked for us here for you to try. Definitely recommend integrating them in your workflow or general life.

How do I stay informed about new resources added to SK NEXUS?

The best way to stay on top of new resources being added for Pakistani professionals is by subscribing to SK NEXUS. You may also join our Discord community where we share everything in advance and share the behind the scenes for each resource you see here.

Are there resources specifically tailored for users in Pakistan?

The first priority with everything SK NEXUS does is helping the folks in Pakistan. But a lot of what is available here can be applied to similar regions in the continent like India, Nepal, Philippines etc - low income regions have similar challenges that often require different approaches than what more popular western based content would suggest.

What local organizations does SK NEXUS collaborate with in Pakistan?

SK NEXUS does not officially collaborate with any organization currently. But we do have some connections with other local communities with similar approaches or missions.

Are there resources available in Urdu or other local languages?

Most of the text based resources are available in English. If Urdu is your vibe, we highly recommend watching our workshop series - The Blueprint.

What should I do if I encounter a problem accessing a resource?

If you have any issues with unlock of your toolkits or have an issue to report - kindly email admin@sknexus.com.

How can I join the SK NEXUS community? Does the community have any resources?

We run a gated professional community on Discord. You can view everything related to it by visiting this link.

How can SK NEXUS resources assist in starting my own business?

The idea behind most of these resources is to get you to the next level in your Career. Which for many is starting a small business, freelancing, or scaling up as a solopreneur. If you are in the field of IT, Digital Services, or similar - these resources will give you the best chance at succeeding.

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This will be a live page and I will try to keep it up to date as new information rolls out. If you run into any issues with the links please let me know by emailing admin@sknexus.com

Disclaimer: All the platforms listed here are based on my personal and real experiences. Some of the links are referral links which may grant you extra perks.