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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What Is Copy Editing?
What Is Copy Editing?
Feb 25, 2023
Copy editing is an important part of the editing process. But what does it actually mean and involve? In this post, we’ll answer these questions and show you how you can start your copy-editing career. What Is Copy Editing? Copy editing refers to the act of correcting errors in a piece of writing or copy. […]
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How to Sound Confident in Emails
How to Sound Confident in Emails
Feb 05, 2023
As a freelancer, your ability to communicate confidently via email can be essential for landing a new job or client. You also need this skill to work effectively with your existing clients. To help you sound confident and professional, we’ve compiled some dos and don’ts for writing emails. Read on to discover how you can […]
What Is Developmental Editing?
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Why Should You Take an Online Proofreading Course?
Jan 22, 2023
These days, online learning (or e-learning) is a popular type of distance learning that takes place over the internet. Over time, it’s expanded to include a wide variety of options that fit into busy lifestyles, from webinars to comprehensive virtual courses. You can find online courses on almost any subject, including proofreading and editing. In […]
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Why is Upskilling Important for Freelance Proofreaders and Editors?
Jan 08, 2023
Upskilling 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 […]
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7 Ways to Improve Your Active Listening Skills
Jan 06, 2023
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
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
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
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
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 to Get a Job as a Proofreader with No Experience
How to Get a Job as a Proofreader with No Experience
Nov 23, 2022
Unlike many other jobs, it’s possible to get a job as a proofreader with no previous experience. But there are some steps you can take that will help get your career off to a strong start: Read on to discover these steps in detail. 1. Learn the Right Skills While you don’t need any editing […]