There are plenty of ways to get paid for your writing. Maybe you’ll earn enough to make writing a lucrative side hustle, and maybe you’ll follow my example and make writing your full-time job (I write about 3,000 words a day, Monday through Friday. It isn’t easy, but it is a...
Essays, for example, are commonly required when you are going to apply for a new job, and, if you can put your ideas in the paper in an interesting way, this can be a decisive factor. You may need to write reports, presentations, and many other types of texts in your work. Check ...
In fact, writing a custom cover letter for a job shows that you are willing to go the extra mile, demonstrates your commitment to the role and gives you a chance to showcase your stellar communication skills. The 6 parts of a cover letter A cover letter should contain six sections — ...
Another oldie but a goodie,Mediabistrois a freelance writing job board with paid writing jobs from companies that are (mostly) able to pay a fairratefor beginner and mid-range writers. It’s a useful job site for finding media jobs, various resources, and for searching for writing work by...
Writing your job description For your next open position, you can write a better job description by following these two suggestions. Make it easy to read Consider using this structure for your job description: a two-sentence opening pitch about your company, followed by two bulleted lists under...
I don’t remember how it all came about but I landed a position working for Loblaw’s between school terms at their egg packing warehouse at the bottom of Bathurst Street, near the waterfront. Part of my job was to ensure there were no broken eggs in the carton before packing them; if...
Isolation. And, yeah, a little bit of that adventurer’s spirit that goads you into doing something that others, rightly so, might not. And just like that, the seed for a novel was planted; or at least a setting, and the heart of my main character, Adele, whose inner adventurer ...
Since each job requires different skills and capabilities, it’s a good idea to adapt your resume depending on the job you’re applying to. For example, if you’re applying for a job in marine biology, your experience in volunteering at the aquarium would be relevant, but if you’re ...
12 Opening a presentation 13 Making a pitch 14 Giving feedback 15 Talking on the phone 16 Politely refusing something 17 Placing an order 18 Writing an email 19 Explaining a misunderstanding 20 Setting an agenda 21 Asking for help 22 Making p...
Potential for writing job leads. Active marketplace with clients such as Adobe, Slack, and Dell listed. Cons of Quiet.ly No guarantee that you will be matched with a potential employer. It depends on your skills, niche, and the businesses searching for potential freelancers. You’ll be in ...