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#Freelance Daily Post:
#Daily Writing Tip :
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by Claire Quaty
There are a few fundamental things you need to remember while writing your resume. It should be neat, without any spelling or grammar mistakes, and it should be pleasing to the eye at first glance. This means that you shall never start your resume on brightly colored paper. White paper is best and your printer or copier ribbon should be dark.
It's important to consider what your most favorable qualities are. Although every job is different, there are some aspects of your educational or employment history that will get the attention of the potential employer. Highlight these achievements during resume writing. If there is some task that you've accomplished that will work in your favor during the review process then include that prominently on your resume.
Something you should consider early in the resume writing process is determining how to showcase your talents. This will depend on what the potential employer or corporation is looking for. If the potential job is dependent on work experience you may want to begin your resume detailing the positions that you've held. This way, you can catch the prospective employer's attention and then highlight your educational achievements.
On the other hand, If education is a requirement you'll want to place these details near the top of your resume. It might be practical to develop two versions when you are resume writing.
Always keep in mind that any achievement that you've had can bode well during the consideration process. This involves including activities like summer internships or volunteer positions. They demonstrate a desire to learn and to contribute. A potential employer will get the impression that you can handle commitment.
Besides that, you'll also want to mention any awards that you've received. Employers recognize these and consider them as an accomplishment. These include things like honors awards or citizenship mentions.
Once you are finished writing your resume, there is still one essential step left to do. That is to proof read your resume. It's wise to ask someone else to proof read it for you as well, because during the resume writing process you may have become used to the phrasing of the resume and for that reason you can overlook an error. If someone else scans it over they'll spot any mistakes. It's much better to have a friend or relative point out an error than the employer you were hoping to work for.
In case you are not comfortable with compiling and developing your own resume there are many resume writing services available for a fee. These individuals or companies specialize in developing resumes that are both professional and welcoming. They will gather your information and handle the resume writing for you.
About the Author
You will find more from this author at: www.reference-magazine.com
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#Freelance Writing jobs :
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Junior Copywriter - Freelance -(Creative Group - Woodbridge, NJ)
The Creative Group is currently looking for a Junior Copywriter. Junior Copywriters generally work on pieces such as departmental handbooks, sales scripts and local newspaper advertisements.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Requirements
Requirements – minimum six months experience or relevant internship experience.
Candidate must be authorized to work in the United States, must be local to central New Jersey, and be available to work immediately.
***This position is not a full-time position. This is contract or freelance work.***
The Creative Group specializes in placing a range of marketing, advertising, creative, web and public relations professionals on a project basis with advertising and public relations agencies, Fortune 500 companies and small to mid-sized firms. Our strong relationships within the creative community enable us to provide our clients with precisely the talent they need for a variety of deadline-driven projects. Call us today at 888.846.1668 or visit us on the web at www.creativegroup.com where you can register online and view the work of our associates.
To apply view the job in Hot Jobs
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NY1 News- Writer (Freelance) - (Time Warner Cable - New York, NY )
Prepares, writes and copy edits assigned stories into scripts and edits audio and video to be presented on the air. Updates copy and audio/video as story changes. Works with reporters, producers, assignment desk and to produce factual, clear, interesting news stories that the viewing public can understand. Writes scripts and edits audio/video in a timely fashion.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
Preparation
• Reads local newspapers and watches other local TV stations to keep in touch with NY news.
• Prepares news stories based on information provided by the assignment desk, wire service, newspapers, press releases, NY1 Archives and video tape shot in the field.
• Adds video, sound and graphics.
Writing
• Writes clear, simple scripts for anchors to read.
• Copy edits scripts correcting for accuracy, factual content, pronunciation, grammar and spelling.
• Updates scripts as news changes.
• Provides scripts in a timely fashion.
• Suggests ways to improve the process.
Audio/Video Editing
• Logs incoming video and audio for use in news wheel.
• Edits video for anchor voice-overs and sound on tapes using current and future technology.
• Works with reporters to prepare voice over material and sound for their live field reports.
Equipment Setup
• Checks all equipment.
• Reads scopes and audio levels.
• Sets machines to required levels.
Quality Control
• Makes certain all video and sound meet quality standards.
Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
• College degree
• Degree in Journalism, Communication or English preferred.
Experience:
• 1-2 years newsroom experience: internship, field work, or freelance.
• Video Production experience necessary.
• Experience writing copy, editing, shooting, collecting elements and putting packages together.
• Experience researching, creating news stories and making basic editorial decisions on what is a newsworthy story.
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:
? Ability to work under pressure
? Attention to detail
? Communication/Interpersonal skills
? Creative thinking skills
? Current news events
? Editorial skills
? Electronic newsroom system
? Legal issues as they relate to news coverage
? News judgment
? News production knowledge
? News systems: library, archives, editing, desk
? News reporting
? NYC people, issues and events
? Organization skills
? PC knowledge
? Windows
? Word, Word Perfect
? Excel
? Lotus
? Problem Solving/Decision making
? Programming subject matter
? Server technology knowledge
? Time management skills
? Typing
? Video & audio equipment knowledge
? Video Editing
? Video formats (Beta, Que, 1 inch, ½ inch)
? Writing skills
Contacts
Supervision of: No one
Authority
• To choose style and content of scripts, sound and video that go with news stories, but all work is subject to review.
Working Conditions:
• Fast-paced environment requiring flexibility, cooperation, immediate and appropriate responses and swift news judgment.
• Stressful environment requiring patience, sensitivity and strong people skills.
• Creative, entrepreneurial environment that attracts talented people requiring the ability to listen, follow instructions, identify and meet their needs, and take constructive criticism.
Time Warner Cable supports a drug-free environment and is EOE M/F/V/D
To apply view the job in The Time Warner
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PROOFREADER - Adecco - New York City, NY
PROOFREADERS NEEDED ASAPSeveral financial, children’s publishing and insurance companies are looking for experienced proofreaders (2-3 yrs of experience) on a temporary to long term basis. Flexible availability is a HUGE plus, bilingual Spanish a plus but not necessary. Must be experienced with all proofreading marks and symbols.
If you have the experience and are interested in pursuing freelance opportunities with well known companies, please submit your resume in a WORD document to:
ginger.andrews@adeccona.com
To apply view the job in Adecco.
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Features writer (Procycling)(London)
We are looking for a features writer who is to provide feature ideas, liaise with contributors and ensures that the features in the magazine are interesting, entertaining, informative, factually and grammatically correct and entirely focused to satisfy the needs of the reader.
Are you passionate about cycling and wanting to use your connections to report on the most colourful sport on the planet? You would be either an experienced writer on another sports publication or a writer within the cycling industry looking to take the next step up in your career.
For full details and to apply for this role, please visit our website.
Please quote journalism.co.uk when applying for this position.
Apply to:
Future Publishing
Web site: http://www.futurenet.com
Email: recruit@futurenet.co.uk
To apply view the job in Journalism. co.uk
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Freelance deputy editor (CPO Agenda - London )
CPO Agenda, the quarterly global business review for chief procurement officers and senior purchasing and supply chain executives in large organisations, is looking for a freelance business journalist to serve in the newly created position of deputy editor.
Working closely, but mostly offsite, with an editor-in-chief for up to 25 days per issue, the deputy editor will:
* Research article ideas and potential authors
* Commission and edit in-depth features and shorter articles (including for the web edition)
* Write regular features and copy for other pages
* Help to generate illustration ideas
* Attend occasional conferences and other events
* Contribute ideas for future development, on- and offline
To meet the needs of our demanding audience, the successful candidate will need the following skills and experience:
* A good understanding of strategic business/management issues and thinking (some knowledge of procurement/supply chain issues desirable)
* Experience of commissioning and editing work by non-journalists (business school professors, senior practitioners, management consultants)
* A clear and informative writing style
* Good analytical, communication and relationship-building skills
CPO Agenda is produced by Redactive Media Group, the UK’s largest independent contract publishing company, in partnership with the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply.
Launched in spring 2005, the title – which has been described as "the Harvard Business Review of procurement" – is read by over 4,000 senior executives and has been shortlisted in the "international publication of the year" category at the APA Awards 2006.
Please quote journalism.co.uk when applying for this position.
Apply to:
Mr Geraint John
Editor-in-Chief
CPO Agenda
Redactive Media Group
17 Britton Street
London
EC1M 5TP
Telephone: 020 7880 6200
Web site: http://www.redactive.co.uk
Email: geraint.john@cpoagenda.com
To apply view the job in Journalism.co.uk
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Jobs from W.G.N.L.
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Desert Dog
PAY: $50 - $175
Seeking writing covering Tucson's pet culture including but not limited to: training, health, nutrition, activities, activism, events, non-fiction essays, book and video reviews, notable Tucsonans and their dogs, and local/national news. We are especially interested in local human interest stories that have to do with dogs.
http://www.desertdogtucson.com/write.html
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Seeking Greeting Card Writers
PAY: $150 - $300
Memorystone Publishing, Inc., a digital photo book company based in Westchester, NY, is currently recruiting greeting card writers for freelance editorial work. Memorystone, which was started in 2005 and launched in February 2006, is developing a library of personalizable book templates for a variety of holidays and special occasions. Customers visit the business' website (www.memorystone.com), select a book template which is appropriate (e.g. Baby First Birthday, Valentine's Day, Anniversary) and can then personalize the book with their own photographs and captions. After ordering the book online, a hardcover book is printed and shipped directly to them for $39.95. We are looking for writers, as we would like to expand our library of pre-written and designed book templates. We'd encourage you to visit our website, and in particular the "Our Books" page. We are hoping to expand our library into additional areas -- e.g. wedding books, kid books, other special occasion and holiday books, etc. If you would like to join our editorial team, please send a number of written samples of your work and some information about your prior work. Note that all of our book templates consist of approximately 10-12 pages of text. We'd recommend you visit, in particular, the "Graduation Book", the "Baby First Birthday" book, and the "Newborn Baby" book pages - and click "View Book Template" -- to get an idea of what we're looking for. If there is any additional information you'd like to provide about your work and background, please do so. For editorial projects for a book template, our compensation averages about $150-$300 depending on the particular project. Please send inquiries to Nick@Memorystonebooks.com.
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HORSE ILLUSTRATED
PAY: $50 - $400
Directed to hands-on horse owners and riders of English and western disciplines. The magazine promotes responsible horse ownership, from providing tips to owners on better horse care and training, to alerting horse lovers about pertinent issues in the equine community. We direct our articles to the adult audience. Suggested Articles: The best way to decide what type of article to submit is to look over a sample copy of the magazine, available at newsstands, tack stores or book stores nationwide. Look over more than one issue, if possible. The article index and back issue listings on our web site (www.horseillustrated.com) are also helpful guides to topics we have covered recently. We need informative, in-depth, upbeat articles (limited to 2,000 words) that will help readers better care for and enjoy their horses. They may be about such topics as training (for both horse and rider), management or horse-related activities.
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The Wittenburg Door
PAY: $50
OK, this is serious. That's because The Door, at its most basic, is serious. Beneath the brilliant humor, the wicked satire, the jaw-dropping interviews, the witty bon mots, we've got an actual purpose for putting out the magazine. We're the guys and gals who shout, "The emperor's got no clothes!" We're the people who are all about busting idols. We're folks who are interested in holding a mirror before the Church.
http://www.wittenburgdoor.com/wguidelines.html
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Freelance Test-Prep Writers
Spark Publishing, an educational publishing company owned by Barnes & Noble, is seeking writers to prepare and review guides to the GRE, GMAT, and LSAT exams. These books will provide concise, easy-to-read, in-depth information for students who are seeking preparation for the graduate entrance exams. Interested candidates MUST have prior experience writing practice questions and developing pedagogical lessons for the GRE, GMAT, and/or LSAT. We are looking for freelance writers with excellent writing skills, the ability to meet deadlines, and the utmost professionalism. Writers make their own hours and work from anywhere, and successful completion of an assignment could lead to additional work. If interested, please email a letter describing your qualifications, a resume, and supply writing samples that clearly display your ability to write pedagogical text for our target audience. Send these materials to Lindsay Weiskittel at jobs@sparknotes.com. Please include Test Prep Writer in the subject line.
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Managing Editor/Aviation Writer
Managing Editor: Access Intelligence, LLC, a leading publisher of business-to-business media has an immediate need for an Aviation writer with the ability to write two 2500-word feature stories per month in addition to condensing news press releases for news briefs, new products, calendar, and people sections; manage stable of freelance writers; ensure deadlines; efficiently manage details of producing monthly aviation magazine; and capable of rapid reporting and repurposing of material for Web publications. For immediate consideration, please send cover letter, including salary requirements, samples of your work, and resume to mjobs@accessintel.com or fax to 301.424.2231.
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