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 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

    How to Turn a Hobby into a Freelance Business

    How to Turn a Hobby into a Freelance Business

    Jan 25, 2023

    • Business Tips
    • How To Become A Freelancer

    If you love reading, enjoy spotting errors, or even like to do some informal proofreading in your spare time, you could turn your hobbies into a freelance editing business. Or maybe you have another pastime that you’d like to start doing professionally.  If so, this post is for you. We’ll explain how to turn a […]

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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

    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 work as a freelancer, from advertisements to word-of-mouth recommendations. In this post, we focus on finding work through freelance marketplaces and give an overview of seven popular sites that could help you find freelance work online. What is a Freelance Marketplace? Freelance marketplaces are online platforms that connect […]

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  • How Proofreading Courses Aid Continuing Professional Development 

    How Proofreading Courses Aid Continuing Professional Development 

    Dec 16, 2022

    • Freelance Tips
    • How To Become A Freelancer
    • Lifestyle Tips
    • Online Learning
    • Wellbeing

    Proofreading courses are just one way to engage in continuing professional development, but they come with many benefits. For newcomers and established proofreaders alike, here’s how a proofreading course can improve your skills and advance your career. If You’re New to Proofreading If you’re currently working in a different industry, taking a proofreading course is […]

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