Win More Clients, Projects and Freelance Jobs By Making Three Small Changes

by Shelley Wake I’ve spoken to hundreds of editors, employers, and project managers about how they choose a freelancer for a job. Whether they were reviewing job applications or considering project bids, they all had one thing in common. As every one of them started to look at the applications, they had their skeptic’s hat [...]

Lethal Job Interview Mistakes

Julia Penny asked: Job interview mistakes can be easily avoided! These are the five interview mistakes that commonly cause candidates to fail in their job interviews. Inadequate Preparation Benjamin Franklin’s famous quote “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail” is never more applicable than when it comes to the job interview. Do the [...]

Job Search Tips

Ric Bai asked: Here we can see that 2009 will be a year very difficult to find a job. There are some things you can do to tip the scales in your favor, some that are obvious and some are not. No matter who we want to point fingers if you are looking for a [...]

Resume Layout Examples

One of the best ways to understand how to create a great resume layout is by viewing some examples. We’re fortunate enough to have some excellent resume layouts sent in by readers, which we have made anonymous and commented on. The first example is an architect’s resume layout and can be found at http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_RPevjCrQTvg/Scp9jw684AI/AAAAAAAAAA0/wQaozca2oZQ/s1600-h/resume_layout_2.jpg Notice [...]

Job Interview Tips when Applying for a Legal Assistant Position

Interviewing for a legal assistant position is not very different from applying for other jobs. As with any job interview, you should be well prepared, present yourself effectively, and make sure you leave a pretty good impression on your interviewer. However, there are some key points that you have to remember if you want to [...]