Succeed In A Freelance Writing Job

Students cum writers share invaluable tips based on their own experience
By Mavis Ang

Brand Yourself
Just like any company, begin by branding yourself. Set up a blog that highlights your freelance services, or be a little more creative and upload a video promoting your part-time business.

A professional looking website can impress a potential client, and it’s also easier for interested companies to understand more about you, and your works. A website is an excellent space to compile your portfolio, and you can buy a domain with APC at a rate of only $30 per year. Even a well-written (and well read) blog can attract potential employers. Juliana Lau, currently a first year student at Murdoch University in Perth, keeps a personal blog which gets around 300 hits a day. Although she receives offers from media firms from time to time, she thinks it’s not a medium to be counted on if one is considering serious employment.

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How To Structure And Write A Resume

By Fayola Peters

After a thirty (30) second glance lots of resumes get thrown into the wastebasket. One of the reasons this happens is because the resume writer has failed to use the appropriate resume format.

Each individual has different work experiences and objectives. You may have gaps in your work history. You may be changing careers or have had jobs progressively in the same field. You need to choose a resume format that is to your advantage and shows you as the best candidate for the job.

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8 Ways To Advance Your Career

You must stand out from the crowd — be memorable, impressive, credible, trusted and liked
By John Mussi

TO SURVIVE and thrive in today's competitive environment, it is not just what you know. You also need to be competent.

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