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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    How to Use Resume Keywords and Phrases

    How to Use Resume Keywords and Phrases

    Published Dec 30, 2022
    Last Updated Sep 22, 2025

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

    Knowing 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

    How to Get Back to Work After a Career Break

    Published Dec 28, 2022
    Last Updated Sep 25, 2025

    • 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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    3 Communication Skills Every Freelancer Needs

    Published Nov 20, 2022
    Last Updated Jun 23, 2024

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

    If 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, 2025

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

    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 […]

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    What Are the Benefits of Online Learning?

    Published Oct 12, 2022
    Last Updated Aug 28, 2025

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

    Online 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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    A Guide to Continuing Professional Development for Freelancers

    Published Aug 13, 2022
    Last Updated Mar 31, 2025

    • Business Tips
    • Freelance Tips
    • Online Learning
    • Skills And Experience

    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 Gain Experience as a New Proofreader

    Published Sep 18, 2021
    Last Updated Jul 02, 2025

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

    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

    Published Sep 09, 2021
    Last Updated Jun 18, 2024

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

    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

    5 Tips for Handling Your First Proofreading Job

    Published Sep 05, 2021
    Last Updated Nov 26, 2024

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

    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

    How to Create a Proofreading Portfolio for Your Website

    Published Sep 02, 2021
    Last Updated Sep 22, 2025

    • Business Tips
    • Clients
    • Finding Work
    • Freelance Tips
    • Skills And Experience

    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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