One area of freelance writing that you may wish to explore is resume writing. In today’s economy, more and more people are turning to freelancers to help them land a great job…or any job at all, really. Resume writing is not easy, simply because there are no hard and fast rules. Some people like objectives. Others think objectives or other summaries are old-fashioned. Some people want a bold statement. Others think that being too bold will put off an employer.
Regardless, if you want to try your hand at resume writing, here are a few FAQs to help you get …read more

You know, so many people are looking for a job. Filling out applications, sending resumes and cover letters and hoping to get a job. Over the last few weeks I have met with job seekers or spoken to job seekers who are frustrated with the difficulty they are experiencing with trying to find employment.
The first challenge that I see for many job seekers is getting the phone to ring. The phone indicates interest and if no one is calling, and you are actively pursuing jobs, than something has to change.
The second challenge is that many job seekers are sitting behind …read more

Job Fairs can lead to great job opportunities if you are ready for the opportunities when they show up. Today, I had the privilege to meet some wonderful people at a National Career Fair in Timonium, MD. For three hours I shook hands, reviewed resumes, coached and connected with job seekers. For me as a coach and blogger it was fun. I enjoy meeting people and sharing valuable information that will make the difference between whether someone will get a job in the next 30 to 90 days.

Some of my observations from my power-packed day:
1. Preparation – Many job seekers …read more

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Without a doubt, the biggest interest freelance writers have is how to get a gig. Experienced writers are almost always looking for the next writing job while, obviously perhaps, new writers are longing for their first. Writing experience does matter; I’d be fooling you if I said anything else. It’s way easier for me to get a gig than the first time I went for one. I’ve got so many credits they can seem intimidating. You may, however, have more experience than you think. Over time I’ve rarely if every run into people who truly want to earn their living …read more

Write-From-Home.com, a finalist in Writing White Papers 10 Top Blogs for Writers, has a short but important post about the best way to apply for a freelance writing gig.
To her tip about thinking like an employer, I’d add order your resume or credits so the most applicable is on top. It’s so easy to have several resumes, each tailored in a particular direction or specialty, it seems a shame not to do it.
Write well and often,

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