Skills and Experience
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How to Find the Best Proofreading Courses Online
How to Find the Best Proofreading Courses Online
Feb 26, 2023
If you’re interested in a career in proofreading, you’ll need to make sure you have the right skills. That’s where online proofreading courses come in. Luckily, there are lots of different courses available online. But how do you make sure you pick the best one? We’ll start with an introduction to proofreading, and then we’ll […]
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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 […]
Why Should You Take an Online Proofreading Course?
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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 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
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 Proofreading Courses Aid Continuing Professional Development
Dec 16, 2022
Proofreading courses are just one way to engage in continuing professional development, but they come with many benefits. For newcomers and established proofreaders alike, here’s how a proofreading course can improve your skills and advance your career. If You’re New to Proofreading If you’re currently working in a different industry, taking a proofreading course is […]
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How to Find Your Learning Style and Study More Effectively
How to Find Your Learning Style and Study More Effectively
Nov 27, 2022
If you’re trying to learn a new skill around a busy schedule, like by taking an online course, knowing how to make the most of your limited study time can be beneficial. Remember that effective learning is more than just memorization and speed reading; understanding how you learn best can help you process and retain […]
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3 Communication Skills Every Freelancer Needs
3 Communication Skills Every Freelancer Needs
Nov 20, 2022
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: […]