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How to Network While Applying for Jobs

August 17, 2023 by Tanya Mykhaylychenko | 1 Comment on How to Network While Applying for Jobs

When applying for jobs, you can network with various professionals in your industry. It is important to craft your messages carefully and keep track of your communications. As a job seeker, you want to collect the most accurate and complete information about a company. To do this, you must look beyond the job description, research […]

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Social Media Content Management for Self-Employed Editors and Writers

March 30, 2023 by Tanya Mykhaylychenko | Leave a Comment

For self-employed editors and writers, knowing how to manage your social media content is a key ingredient for growing and maintaining your clientele. The following are some factors that need to be taken into consideration, regardless of the platform. 1. Know your audience(s) This one is obvious. Questions start coming up when you have several […]

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Resumé Writing vs. Resumé Editing: What Do Resumé Writers Do?

January 19, 2023 by Tanya Mykhaylychenko | 2 Comments on Resumé Writing vs. Resumé Editing: What Do Resumé Writers Do?

I have worked in the career services industry as a resumé writer since 2014. In social media groups for editors, I sometimes see requests and advertisements for resumé editing services. Let’s review the difference between resumé writing and resumé editing and how you might become a resumé writer. Neither resumé editing nor resumé writing is […]

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How Editors Can Maximize Referrals

November 17, 2022 by Tanya Mykhaylychenko | Leave a Comment

Self-employed editors and writers appreciate repeat clients and referrals. The more we are known and visible, the easier it is to have client prospects. Referrals come to us through past relationships, the quality of our work and our online presence. Relationships work best when we take a genuine interest in our clients’ work and listen […]

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Practical Ways to Help Ukraine from Canada

June 7, 2022 by Tanya Mykhaylychenko | 1 Comment on Practical Ways to Help Ukraine from Canada

Tanya Mykhaylychenko, a regular contributor to The Editors’ Weekly, grew up in Ukraine and witnessed the first weeks of the war in February and March. In this post, she shares her experience and recommends resources that can help people learn more about Ukrainian culture, the latest news and ways to donate. Many of you may […]

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How to Offer Your Authors Positive Feedback

October 5, 2021 by Tanya Mykhaylychenko | 1 Comment on How to Offer Your Authors Positive Feedback

Recognizing and affirming your clients’ strengths is one of the best ways to create a collaborative partnership, encourage their learning and boost their confidence. This comes in especially handy if you work with ESL authors, job seekers, new authors or anyone who is entering a new genre or role. Trusting their text or important document […]

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Some Notes on Networking on LinkedIn for Editors

June 8, 2021 by Tanya Mykhaylychenko | Leave a Comment

I recently read a thread where several editors expressed, understandably, their reluctance to use LinkedIn to network. The term “networking” is used broadly and is not always clear in terms of expected actions and etiquette. You may even be distracted by some notifications on LinkedIn that do not apply to your situation (you can always […]

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Starting Your Editorial Blog

December 1, 2020 by Tanya Mykhaylychenko | 1 Comment on Starting Your Editorial Blog

Your editorial blog is an excellent tool to attract new clients, maintain relationships with existing or past clients and optimize your website for search engines. Before you start blogging, consider these two starting points: Your blog is not about you; its purpose is to answer your clients’ questions and offer valuable information. Once you develop […]

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Online Job Application: A Checklist for Freelancers

August 18, 2020 by Tanya Mykhaylychenko | Leave a Comment

An online job application is similar to a cold call. An employer will evaluate you based on your skills and the ability to match their requirements. To save time preparing your application, you should carefully review your job search plan, read each job description for specific requirements and update your resumé and cover letter accordingly. […]

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Editorial Cover Letters

June 16, 2020 by Tanya Mykhaylychenko | 6 Comments on Editorial Cover Letters

When you apply online as an editor or initiate contact with potential employers through cold emails, your ability to draft a crisp and engaging cover letter comes in handy. While your resumé informs your reader about your career history and specific projects you worked on, a cover letter aims to persuade. In a cover letter, […]

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Job Application Process for Freelancers

February 25, 2020 by Tanya Mykhaylychenko | 4 Comments on Job Application Process for Freelancers

“Freelancing In America,” a study of the independent workforce, is now in its seventh year. While it doesn’t offer statistics about editors, the 2019 report confirms that 50 per cent of freelancers (57 million workers) consider it a long-term career. As freelance editors, we are aware of competition, industry and technology trends in our target […]

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