Posted by John Hewitt on February 23, 2008 under Blogging, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Creative, Editing, Freelance, Journalism, Proofreading, Sports, Technical Writing, Writing | 
Today’s Job Advice
Be ready to answer this interview question:
What was the most frustrating or difficult experience you had in your last job and how did you deal with it?
Its a terrible question and there is no “right” answer, but interviewers ask it all the time. If you have an event in mind before the interview, you’ll have a better chance at coming out looking OK. Look for an event that you feel like you dealt with well.
Today’s Writing Job Roll
- Freelance Staff Writer — Provo/Orem, UT
- Freelance Broadcast Journalists — US
- Freelance Information Architect — New York, NY
- Freelance Reporter/Staff Writer — Virtual
- Freelance Copy Editor — New York, NY
- Freelance Editor — Troy, NY
- Freelance Journalist — Norfolk, VA
- Freelance Grant Writer — Austin, TX
- Freelance TV News Journalist — UK
- Freelance Writer, Latino Culture — Telecommute
- Bloggers — Virtual
- Copywriting and Marketing Blogger — Virtual
- Sports Reporter — Monroe, WI
- Features Editor — Palmdale, CA
- Editor — New York, NY
- Entertainment Writer — Los Angeles, CA
- Proofreader, Copy Editor — Carson, CA
- Writer — Seattle, WA
- Proofreader — Iowa City, IA
- Editor, Trade Magazine — Seattle, WA
- Proofreader — Long Beach, CA
- Technical Writer — Santa Cruz, CA
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Posted by John Hewitt on February 22, 2008 under Blogging, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Editing, Entry / Assistant, Freelance, Journalism, Proofreading, Sports, Writing |
Today’s Job Advice
Before you go into a job interview, draw up a list of questions that you would like to ask your interviewer. You might, for example, want to ask about the organization, the work environment, the tools and equipment, the day to day tasks, and the long term goals of the company. Having questions for your interviewer shows that you are interested in the job and that you are engaged in the interview.
Today’s Writing Job Roll
- Copy Editor — Grass Valley, CA
- Assistant Editor — Orange County, CA
- Tea Blogger — Virtual
- Freelance Financial Writer — Plano, TX
- Freelance Copywriter — Denver, CA
- Freelance Online Sports Editor — Philadelphia, PA
- Multimedia Writer, Editor — Lambertville, NJ
- Freelance Editor — New York
- News Writer — Sacramento, CA
- Freelance Information Architect — New York, NY
- Freelance Guide (Blog) Writer — Virtual
- Proofreader — Nashville, TN
- Associate Editors — Kansas City, MO
- Assistant Editor — Indianapolis, IN
- Proofreader — Neenah, WI
- Senior Writer — New York, NY
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Posted by John Hewitt on February 21, 2008 under Blogging, Copywriting, Creative, Editing, Freelance, Journalism, Proofreading, Technical Writing |
Today’s Job Advice
Take any reasonable opportunity to get your name in print. The more your name is out there, and the more samples you have, the greater your chance of landing a good writing job. This includes blogs, newsletters, local publications and any other legitimate opportunity you can find to showcase your skills. No matter where you write though, make sure your name is attached. As a job seeker, your writing is as much for publicity as for any other purpose.
Today’s Writing Job Roll
- Arts and Music Writer — Los Angeles, CA
- Associate Editor — Sherman Oaks, CA
- Proofreader — Seattle, WA
- Staff Reporter — Dana Point, CA
- Report / Technical Writer — Chandler, AZ
- Web Copywriter — Beaverton, OR
- Freelance Real Estate Writer — Atlanta, GA
- Reporter — Sandusky, OH
- Education Reporter — Bowling Green, KY
- Editor — Macclenny, FL
- Business Writer / Editor — Alexandria, VA
- Online Editor — New York
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Posted by John Hewitt on February 20, 2008 under Blogging, Copywriting, Editing, Freelance, Journalism, Proofreading, Technical Writing |
Today’s Job Advice
Unless the interviewer brings it up, wait until you have an offer to discuss salary and benefits. Try to get them to tell you the salary range before you commit to a number.
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Posted by John Hewitt on February 19, 2008 under Blogging, Copywriting, Creative, Editing, Education, Freelance, Journalism, Sports, Technical Writing, Writing |
Today’s Job Advice
Send your resume to employment agencies. Employment agencies do not charge the job seeker (a few do, but don’t ever use them). Instead they get a fee from an employer if they place the right person with them. It is in these agencies’ interests to find the best possible person for the position, but it is basic human behavior to go with what you know before you go with what you don’t know. That means an agency will contact the people whose resumes they already have before they go out and search the job sites.
Today’s Writing Job Roll
- Technical Writer — Clark, OR
- Communications Analyst — Tucson, AZ
- Freelance Blogger / Reviewer — Austin, TX
- Freelance Copywriter — Phoenix, AZ
- Freelance Editor — Chicago, IL
- Poetry Submission Readers
- Technical Writer with FrameMaker Skills — Raleigh, NC
- Reporter — New Milford, CT
- Nonfiction Quarterly Editor — Center City, PA
- Personal Finance / Tax Tips Blogger — Los Angeles, CA
- Education Reporter — Athens, GA
- Copy Editor — San Francisco, CA
- Grant Writer — Georgia
- Sports Editor — Princeton, IN
- Business Rumor Bloggers
- Proposal Writer — Sacramento, CA
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