03/14/2008 Writing Jobs and Links

Today’s Job Advice

Don’t try to be who the employer is looking for. It’s important to show interest and energy in an interview, but look for the employer who wants YOU, not some persona that you put on to get a job.

Today’s Writing Job Roll

• Freelance Writer/Editor, Boating and Fishing — Telecommute
• Freelance Writer/Research Assistant — Cleveland, OH
• Bilingual Technical Editor
• Associate Editor — Portland, OR
• Virtual Assistant and Copy Editor
• Assistant Sports Editor — Scranton, PA
• Bloggers, Technical Writers — Philadelphia, PA
• Web Portal Writer — Scottsdale, AZ
• Energy Policy Reporter — Washington, DC
• Junior Editor — Redwood Shores, CA
• News/ Feature Writer — Sierra Vista, CA
• Technical Writer — RTP, NC

Today’s Job and Writing Links

• Alphabetical order is obsolete
• Pros and Cons of Telecommuting
• How to Telecommute Successfully: 50 Tips and Resources
• Wackiest Interview Mistakes
• 10 Habits of Successful Writers
• The Ups and Downs of Freelance Writing
• How to Build a Successful News Blog: 10 Information Sources You Can Use
• Advertise Your Blog: An Interview with a Mystery Blogger