Category Archives: job application tips
One Cent a Word?! What You Should Be Doing Instead
This recently hit Craigslist. It’s entitled “Ghost Writers Wanted.” I thought it the bottom of the wage floor at one penny a word. But then I remembered I wrote another post which looked at 6/10ths of a cent a word. (internal … Continue reading
A Plea From Facebook for Editing Leads and My Response (You’ve Heard This Before)
I don’t have any leads, sorry. If you don’t have one, my best advice is to work on a website that shows off your writing and editing skills. You need an online portfolio that a potential employer can look at … Continue reading
Poll: Would You Consider LinkedIn For Seeking Freelance Work?
LinkedIn starts at $24.95 a month. Would you consider it for seeking freelance work? If you are using it right now, and you’ve been successful, vote yes.
Flexjobs.com Update
I’m not renewing my membership with Flexjobs.com. (internal link). I did get some continuing work from them but for the last several months they have flooded me with e-mails about jobs I’m not qualified for. No, I don’t speak Mandarin, … Continue reading
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Ghostwriting for an Online Dating Service?
Through flexjobs.com (internal link) I applied for a part-time writing position at ViDA, virtualdatingassistants.com. Though I didn’t get hired, I think the experience was fun and fair. ViDA sells men on “Done For You Online Dating,” with ghostwriters handling most … Continue reading
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Job Applications and Freelancers
Does anyone have advice on how a freelancer should handle a conventional job application form? I recently filled out an online application and it was a frustrating experience. The application asked to list my last employer first. But I currently have … Continue reading
