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Freelance Technical Writers – How Much Are You Worth?
Where can you find out about freelance technical writing pay? Is there a place where you can go and find out where you stand? As with any field, pay is determined by several things, not just because you can do the work. Instead, it is about how you work, what type of work you do and how well you work with other people. It is often said that you cannot get experience without experience. That is true when it comes to these jobs as well. But, if you want to know about technical writing pay, then look at the characteristics you possess first.
Here are some basic things to consider about yourself before you go looking for the pay that you believe you should get.
- How experienced are you? Yes, we mentioned that sometimes it feels that you need experience to get it, but have you had any employment in which your skills were utilized?
- In your completed work what type of reference do you think your boss would give you? It doesn’t even matter if this is something totally unrelated to your current employment position. Will your boss say that you were a hard worker, dependable, and honest? These qualities go a lot farther in some cases than your resume can.
- What types of work have you done? Are you willing and able to write in other realms in order to get some experience?
There are many things that will determine the pay that you will receive. In many cases, vacancies are only filled by qualified individuals, but you can change this situation when you present yourself in a qualified manner. When you take a look at yourself to determine your worth, you will have a better understanding of what type of pay you should get.
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Resume Formats … The Hidden Pitfalls
Deciding on a resume format is the first major decision to be made when creating your resume. The overall look of your resume depends on the resume format, font and outline you choose.
The two main types of format in use are the chronological and functional formats.
When to Use the Chronological Resume Format
A Chronological resume is the easiest to create and it is also the most widely used format.
Chronological resume format allows you to list your job experiences starting with the most recent and moving back in time.
This allows employers to see your progression in the career field If you are staying in your career field, this format will allow employers to see if you are qualified for the job you are applying for. It may not be beneficial for people changing career fields.
When to Use the Functional Resume Format
Functional resume formats are more difficult to create and are not widely used. However, they are suitable in situations where people are changing career fields.
The functional resume format is based more on skill development. The format is non-linear and the emphasis is on development and achievements.
You can list experiences other than paid jobs.
Employers will be able to see your progressive skill developments that qualify you for the job
Some people choose to combine the two resume formats to gain the benefits of each and avoid their shortcomings.
Scannable Resume Format
Another type of resume format you may have to use is the scannable resume. Many employers store resumes in electronic databases nowadays. Resumes are scanned into these databases.
This can lead to some problems, as old scanners can sometimes dramatically change the look of your resume.
It is beneficial to build both a scannable resume and a printed resume which you can bring to your interviews
To overcome this you can create a scannable resume. A scannable resume is a traditional resume, stored preferably as a plain text file and with little formatting.
How Long Should a Resume Be?
Another important decision you have to make about your resume format is the length of your resume. There are no specific rules on how long your resume should be.
Resume length can vary depending on your situation.
The length of your resume will depend on how much space you need to compactly and precisely list your relevant skills and accomplishments.
If you an entry-level candidate, you can have a one page, neatly typed, compact resume. For professionals with a lot of experience, a two or three page resume can greatly impress employers.
Choice of Fonts
Keep the font of your resume simple. Classic fonts such as Times New Roman and Arial are recognized by nearly all computers. If you use other font styles, there will be a risk that the employerâ??s computer does not support the particular font. Also if it is too fancy, it might turn off the employer.
Remember that …
The most important information will be listed on the top of the resume as it is the first to catch the employerâ??s eye. In the middle is the part which will get briefly scanned. The bottom part of the resume will not get much attention, unless you get the interview.
Your resume structure should take this into account.
If you are having trouble deciding on a resume format, you can consult free resume format sites on the internet. They can provide you with samples so that you can pick out a format that is best for your situation.
Resume format, font, length, etc, collectively will form the overall presentation of the document. The purpose of your resume is to market your services to employers. Resume format and resume style can tell the employer a lot about your communication and organization skills. Therefore the format is very important in preparing a proper presentation of your resume.
Article courtesy of Top Career Resumes, where you can get the answers you need about writing winning resumes, cover letters and more. The author, Roger Clark (BSc) has over 25 years experience in career development & recruitment at a senior level through top management positions he has held with major international companies.
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What Every Manager Should Know About How to Learn from the Complaints of Customers and Employees
Listening to complaints, whether they’re reasonable or not, is a part of every manager’s job. Sometimes complaints can be overwhelming. However, when we take them in stride with an open mind, we can learn much from our employees’ and customers’ feelings about the workplace. After all, a complaint is nothing more that a person telling you that his (or her) needs have not been met. As dissatisfied customers, they are giving us a second chance to correct something that should have been done properly the first time around. (In some cases the customer might happen to be your employee.)
If you listen to them patiently and attentively, their complaints will alert you to a real or potential problem, or tell you of a better way to handle a situation.
We are not use, however, to coping with complaints. We let our emotions rule our thinking usually. Consequently, we let complaints wear us out because we take on the complaint as a personal attack on us. It is not!
The next time you are faced with an irate employee, here are some steps to consider:
* Try doing something new and different.
* Listen attentively, patiently, and with good nature.
* Even if the complaint seems unreasonable, don’t tell him so. Keep it to yourself.
* Because nobody wants to be accused of being unreasonable, especially if it’s true, admit that he might be right. (The implication is that you may be wrong.)
* Invite him to offer you in his own words a solution to his complaint. Say, for example, “If you were in my shoes, what would you do to correct the situation?” (Be careful not to call his complaint or situation a problem, because doing so might aggravate him to the point that he loses his ability to think and express himself clearly.)
* Listen carefully and actively. Read his body language.
* Use feedback questions or statements to let him know that you’re trying to understand and meet his needs. (Begin responses with statements like, “If I understand you correctly, …”)
When you take the time to listen to your complaining customers or employee, you’ll hear what he’s telling you. Then you’ll be in a better position to turn him into a satisfied customer.
Remember: When you maximize your potential, everyone wins. When you don’t, we all lose.
© Etienne A. Gibbs, MSW
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Etienne A. Gibbs, MSW, Management Consultant and Trainer, conducts seminars, lectures, and writes articles on his theme: … helping you maximize your potential. He offers management, marketing, and parenting resources at his Maximizing Your Potential blog.
Do You Dream Of A Golf Swing With Power
If you are one of those golfers whose idea of a golf swing with power is by making every effort to try and hit the ball as hard as possible, you are guilty of one of the most common mistakes made by poor golfers.
Trying to hit the ball as hard as you can will rarely give you golf swing power or the desired long drive. More often than not, you will note that the ball ends up going disappointingly close rather than further. In fact persistent efforts to hit the golf ball as hard as you can, will most likely end up giving you golfers’ elbow as you strain your unprepared muscles to achieve the desire of your heart.
There are two main reasons why this approach does not work in helping you achieve golf swing power. Firstly golf clubs have all been cleverly and specially designed to fulfill various tasks. And within those clubs, there are several that will help you gain various degrees of golf swing powered long drives.
This is the reason why use of physics in this situation (that is the right technique so that you hit the ball at the right angle and in the correct way to gain your long drive) works much better than brute force.
Secondly there is an amount of strength and power that needs to be applied. This can only come from muscles that have been strengthened and condition to achieve consistent golf swing power.
The real secret behind effective golf swing power is golf-specific exercises that help you to use your spine correctly as an axis to promote consistency in your drives and to keep you focused on the correct swing play.
Only this can give you true golf swing power and much longer drives on the course.
About The Author:
Mike Pedersen is one of the top golf fitness experts in the country, author of the Ultimate Golf Fitness Guide, and founder of several cutting-edge online golf fitness sites. Visit his new golf fitness site at Perform Better Golf.
