Skills and Experience

  • How to Get Back to Work After a Career Break

    How to Get Back to Work After a Career Break

    Dec 28, 2022

    • Finding Work
    • Freelance Tips
    • Skills and Experience

    There are many reasons to take a career break, and whether you’ve been away for six months or six years, it can be overwhelming to think about returning to work. Restarting your career can be stressful, but with the right preparation, it doesn’t have to be. Keep reading for some helpful tips on how to […]

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  • How to Explain a Resume Gap

    How to Explain a Resume Gap

    Dec 24, 2022

    • Finding Work
    • Freelance Tips
    • Skills and Experience

    If you’ve been out of the workforce for a while and have a gap in your resume, you may be wondering how it’ll affect your job search now that you’re ready to get back to work. Long breaks between jobs are usually nothing to worry about, though, if they are handled the right way. In […]

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How Proofreading Courses Aid Continuing Professional Development 

  • How to Find Your Learning Style and Study More Effectively

    Nov 27, 2022

    • Freelance Tips
    • Skills and Experience

    If you’re trying to learn a new skill around a busy schedule, like by taking an online course, knowing how to make the most of your limited study time can be beneficial. Remember that effective learning is more than just memorization and speed reading; understanding how you learn best can help you process and retain […]

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  • 3 Communication Skills Every Freelancer Needs

    Nov 20, 2022

    • Clients
    • Freelance Tips
    • Skills and Experience

    If you want to jump into freelancing, you’ll need to learn the best ways to communicate with your clients, especially in the digital age. In this post, we’ll look at the four types of communication and some skills every freelancer needs to be a successful communicator. Types of Communication There are four types of communication: […]

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  • 7 Essential Skills for Proofreading and Editing

    Nov 11, 2022

    • Editing Tips
    • Freelance Tips
    • Proofreading and Editing Tips
    • Skills and Experience

    While you don’t need a specific degree to launch a successful proofreading and editing business, you do need certain skills. And although many freelancers offer both proofreading and editing, those two things are very distinct services that require different skill sets.  However, they share many of the same essentials, and if you’re motivated to learn, […]

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  • 7 Tips for Effective Video Calls with Clients

    Oct 26, 2022

    • Business Tips
    • Clients
    • Freelance Software and Tools
    • Freelance Tips
    • Skills and Experience

    Freelancers often work remotely, meaning you may end up having a lot of video calls with clients. In this post, we’ll share some tips for video call etiquette that’ll ensure you look and sound your best every time. 1. Dress Professionally It can be tempting to dress casually when working from home. But remember, the […]

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  • 7 Tips for Effective Online Learning

    Oct 19, 2022

    • Freelance Tips
    • Lifestyle Tips
    • Skills and Experience

    From saving you money to freeing up your schedule, online learning has many benefits. This makes it a great option for working professionals or anyone else who needs a more flexible way to study. Just like any other learning method, though, you’ll need to put in some work to make sure you get the most […]

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  • What Are the Benefits of Online Learning?

    Oct 12, 2022

    • Freelance Tips
    • Lifestyle Tips
    • Skills and Experience

    Online learning, also called elearning, is a type of distance learning that takes place over the internet.  In the last few years, the options for learning online have grown to include courses, webinars, and virtual training on just about any subject from proofreading and editing to embroidery. In this post, we look at seven benefits […]

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  • A Guide to Continuing Professional Development for Freelancers

    A Guide to Continuing Professional Development for Freelancers

    Aug 13, 2022

    • Freelance Tips
    • Skills and Experience

    As a freelance proofreader or editor, taking part in continuing professional development will help you gain and maintain the skills you need to thrive. But working on your own can make this difficult, as you won’t have company training resources. Luckily, there are ways to take your professional development into your own hands. In this […]

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  • How to Become a Proofreader

    How to Become a Proofreader

    Dec 12, 2021

    • Finding Work
    • Freelance Tips
    • Lifestyle Tips
    • Proofreading and Editing Tips
    • Skills and Experience

    So you want to become a proofreader? That’s great! You’ve come to the right place. We’ve helped thousands on their journey to become freelance proofreaders, and we’ve got all the advice you need to get started. Our top five tips for becoming a proofreader are to: Polish your understanding of English spelling, grammar, and punctuation. […]

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