Skills And Experience
Want to boost your skills and gain more professional experience? Take a look at our insightful posts on developing the hard and soft skills needed for a variety of careers – including proofreading, editing, content writing, and copywriting.
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Why Should You Take an Online Proofreading Course?
Why Should You Take an Online Proofreading Course?
Published Jan 22, 2023
Last Updated Mar 26, 2025Online 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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Why is Upskilling Important for Freelance Proofreaders and Editors?
Why is Upskilling Important for Freelance Proofreaders and Editors?
Published Jan 08, 2023
Last Updated Sep 25, 2025Upskilling is a popular buzzword in freelance circles. But what exactly does it mean, and why should you consider doing it? We answer these questions and give tips on how to upskill as a freelance proofreader or editor. What is Upskilling? Upskilling is the process of learning new career-related skills or improving the ones you […]
7 Ways to Improve Your Active Listening Skills
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5 Tips for Starting a Career in Editing with No Experience
Published Jan 04, 2023
Last Updated Nov 21, 2024If 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
Published Dec 30, 2022
Last Updated Sep 22, 2025Knowing how to use resume keywords and phrases can make all the difference when it comes to landing a job or a new client. These terms help your resume stand out to an applicant tracking system (ATS) and a hiring manager alike. In this post, we’ll explain what resume keywords are, how they work, and […]
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How to Get Back to Work After a Career Break
Published Dec 28, 2022
Last Updated Sep 25, 2025There 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
Published Dec 24, 2022
Last Updated Sep 25, 2025If 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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3 Communication Skills Every Freelancer Needs
Published Nov 20, 2022
Last Updated Jun 23, 2024If 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 Tips for Effective Online Learning
Published Oct 19, 2022
Last Updated Jun 02, 2025From 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?
What Are the Benefits of Online Learning?
Published Oct 12, 2022
Last Updated Aug 28, 2025Online 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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How to Create a Proofreading Resume as a New Proofreader
How to Create a Proofreading Resume as a New Proofreader
Published Sep 09, 2021
Last Updated Jun 18, 2024If 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 […]
