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Aaron Dalton

Throwback Thursday: Braggadocious

November 5, 2026 by Aaron Dalton | Leave a Comment

It’s #ThrowbackThursday! The Editors’ Weekly archives are a treasure trove of valuable advice and insight. In this series we highlight some of our favourite gems from the past. You’re a great editor! You know this, but how do you make sure that the decision-makers know it too? Whether it’s landing a new client or talking […]

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“Brag Docs”: An Aide-Mémoire

January 26, 2023 by Aaron Dalton | 5 Comments on “Brag Docs”: An Aide-Mémoire

Performance reviews and discussions around compensation are part of working in-house. You can’t just unilaterally change your hourly rate. If you want to get ahead, you need to be able to have uncomfortable conversations and demonstrate your value. But if you’re anything like me, remembering what you did last week, let alone last year, can […]

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Tanya Mykhaylychenko

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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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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John Cords

Writing Resumés and Cover Letters

June 11, 2019 by John Cords | Leave a Comment

I occasionally hire copy editors, and it’s fascinating to see how people handle the rather limited genres of the résumé and cover letter. Traditional wisdom says that applicants can be divided into roughly three categories: not at all qualified, kinda qualified and well qualified. My focus here is how to get from the second category […]

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