Skills and Experience
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7 Tips for Effective Video Calls with Clients
7 Tips for Effective Video Calls with Clients
Oct 26, 2022
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
7 Tips for Effective Online Learning
Oct 19, 2022
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 […]
What Are the Benefits of Online Learning?
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A Guide to Continuing Professional Development for Freelancers
Aug 13, 2022
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 Proofread: 5 Tips to Help You Proofread Well
Dec 04, 2021
Being a freelance proofreader has many benefits, but it’s not easy. You can know all about spelling, grammar, punctuation, referencing styles, and so on, but that doesn’t necessarily make you a good proofreader. That’s why sometimes it can be useful to rethink your processes to help you work better. In this post, we’ll introduce five […]
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Freelance Tips: How to Gain Experience as a New Proofreader
Sep 18, 2021
It can be hard to get experience as a new proofreader. With many companies requesting former experience for full-time proofreaders, and some clients not wanting to take the risk of hiring someone with no experience, it can seem impossible to get your foot in the door. But becoming a freelance proofreader needn’t be so difficult. […]
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How to Create a Proofreading Resume as a New Proofreader
Sep 09, 2021
If you’re looking for proofreading jobs, you’ll need an appropriate resume (usually referred to as a CV in UK English). But what if you’re a new proofreader with little or no work experience? In this post, we’ll share some tips on how to create a proofreading resume or CV that will help you stand out […]
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5 Tips for Handling Your First Proofreading Job
Sep 05, 2021
If you’re a new or aspiring proofreader, you’re probably wondering how you’ll tackle your first proofreading job. In this post, we’ll show you how to succeed at your first freelance gig by: Making sure to define, and then stick to, your client’s brief. Having confidence in your skills as a proofreader. Using checklists to help […]
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How to Create a Proofreading Portfolio for Your Website
Sep 02, 2021
If you’re a freelance proofreader, creating a strong portfolio is a great way to document your previous experience, thus showing potential clients that you know what you’re doing. A proofreading portfolio will consist of a selection, either comprehensive or selective, of works you have previously proofread. But how should you put one together? In this […]
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Proofreading and Plain English
Proofreading and Plain English
Jun 03, 2021
Using plain English is a key skill in modern communications. But what does plain English involve? And what does a proofreader need to know about it? In this post, we explain the basics of plain English for proofreaders. What Is Plain English? In layman’s terms, plain English means… well, layman’s terms. It refers to using […]
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5 Tips for Starting a Career in Proofreading with No Experience
5 Tips for Starting a Career in Proofreading with No Experience
Oct 25, 2020
Thinking about a career as a freelance proofreader? Worried you don’t have the right training or background? If so, we have good news! You can start on your path to working as a proofreader with no experience whatsoever. All you need to do is: Research what a proofreader does and brush up on your core […]