How To Become A Freelancer

Would you love the flexibility to choose when, where, and how you work? Do you dream of making a career change and doing something you genuinely enjoy? Or earning some extra income on the side? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, then freelancing could be for you! Our blog covers everything you need to know about getting started as a freelancer, from building the right skills to gaining experience and finding your first clients.

  • Why Proofreading Is a Great Remote Job for Former Teachers

    Why Proofreading Is a Great Remote Job for Former Teachers

    Why Proofreading Is a Great Remote Job for Former Teachers

    Feb 22, 2023

    • How To Become A Freelancer
    • Lifestyle Tips

    If you’re a retired teacher or would like to swap the classroom for a work-from-home job, freelance proofreading could be the career for you. Why? Because: Read on to learn why proofreading is a great remote job for former teachers and how your teaching experience can help you take on the freelance proofreading lifestyle. 1. […]

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  • Why Proofreading Is the Best Remote Job for Expats

    Why Proofreading Is the Best Remote Job for Expats

    Why Proofreading Is the Best Remote Job for Expats

    Feb 17, 2023

    • How To Become A Freelancer
    • Lifestyle Tips

    An expatriate, or expat, is a person who has left their home country to live in another one. There are several reasons why someone might choose to do this, such as for work or the opportunity to experience a new culture.  If you’ve moved to a new country without a job, or have a job […]

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How to Turn a Hobby into a Freelance Business

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    Why Should You Take an Online Proofreading Course?

    Jan 22, 2023

    • Finding Work
    • Freelance Tips
    • How To Become A Freelancer
    • Online Learning
    • Skills And Experience

    Online learning (or e-learning) is an increasingly popular way to gain new skills. You can now find online courses on almost any subject, including proofreading and editing. In this blog post, we’ll look at how an online proofreading course can benefit people at all stages of their proofreading career – from those who have never […]

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    7 Ways to Improve Your Active Listening Skills

    Jan 06, 2023

    • Clients
    • Freelance Tips
    • How To Become A Freelancer
    • Skills And Experience

    Active listening is an essential life skill – both in your career and personal life. But what does it mean to be an active listener? In a conversation, active listening means being fully present and interacting with the other person in a meaningful way (instead of just waiting for your turn to speak). As a […]

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    5 Tips for Starting a Career in Editing with No Experience

    Jan 04, 2023

    • Finding Work
    • How To Become A Freelancer
    • Skills And Experience

    If you’re thinking of starting a career in editing, don’t let lack of experience put you off. All you need to launch your new career is an interest in the English language and a desire to learn. With that in mind, we’ve got 5 tips to help get you on track to becoming an editor: […]

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    How to Use Resume Keywords and Phrases

    Dec 30, 2022

    • Finding Work
    • Freelance Tips
    • How To Become A Freelancer
    • Skills And Experience

    In this digital age, it’s more important than ever to effectively recognize and use keywords. This is especially true with your resume. So, if you’re currently applying for jobs, take a few moments to read about resume keywords and how you can use them to land your dream job. What Are Resume Keywords and Phrases? […]

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    How to Get Back to Work After a Career Break

    Dec 28, 2022

    • Finding Work
    • Freelance Tips
    • How To Become A Freelancer
    • 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

    Dec 24, 2022

    • Finding Work
    • Freelance Tips
    • How To Become A Freelancer
    • 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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    9 Signs It’s Time to Find a New Job

    9 Signs It’s Time to Find a New Job

    Dec 23, 2022

    • Finding Work
    • How To Become A Freelancer
    • Lifestyle Tips

    Are you considering a career change, but aren’t quite sure if it’s the right decision? Here are nine signs that you might be better off with a new career and some tips on how you can go about finding a job that’s right for you. 1. You Dread Workdays Ever get that sinking Sunday feeling?  […]

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    7 Websites to Help You Find Freelance Work Online

    7 Websites to Help You Find Freelance Work Online

    Dec 19, 2022

    • Business Tips
    • Finding Work
    • Freelance Tips
    • How To Become A Freelancer

    There are many ways to approach finding freelance work, from advertisements to word-of-mouth recommendations. However, if you want to expand your reach and connect with clients around the world, joining an online freelance marketplace is an excellent option. Below, we explain what these marketplaces are, how they work, and introduce seven popular platforms that could […]

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