Archive for the 'Jobs' Category

So Who Needs to do STCW95 Crew Basis Training?

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008

Wherever crew choose to do basic training and whatever they pay it is a lot of money when you don’t have a job! Quite simply, you need a job to pay for basic training and you need basic training to get a job! Sound familiar?
So do you REALLY need to do basic training or is […]

How to Hire a Mid Career Professional?

Saturday, November 15th, 2008

Corporates struggle, when recruiting middle level professionals (midpros). It is a challenge to match the aspirations of the mid career professionals with what the corporates expect of them. Only a just match leads to satisfaction of both. The midpro is then committed, knowing the relationship is highly productive and this results in the midpro’s longevity […]

Understanding Process at Home Jobs

Saturday, November 15th, 2008

With the economy in a downward spiral, people are flocking to the Internet to take advantage of some of the work from your computer opportunities. There are many possibilities for online work from blog writing to affiliate marketing to virtual assistant jobs, yet one must weed through a plethora of scams to find the good […]

All About Freelance Public Relations Jobs

Saturday, November 15th, 2008

Public relations is an involved field of work for freelance writers. Freelance public relations usually entails writing reports, designing presentations, putting together ad campaigns, creating press releases, writing speeches, coaching, informing employees/clients/regulatory agencies about what’s going on at the office, and so on.
In short, if you want to freelance as public relations writer, you need […]

All About Freelance Proofreading / Copyediting Jobs

Saturday, November 15th, 2008

The terms “copyediting” and “proofreading” have distinct meanings. Copyediting is the revision right after the draft is finished. It includes correcting spelling, formatting, and grammar mistakes, as well as changing awkward sentences, ensuring that ideas flow well, eliminating ineffective portions of text, etc. Copyediting is a very involved, often lengthy process.
By contrast, proofreading is the […]

Do You Make These Spelling Mistakes in Your CV?

Thursday, November 13th, 2008

More than half of CVs have spelling and grammar mistakes. Is yours one of them?
Spelling mistakes on professional CVs are one of employers’ top gripes. A recent survey even showed that 54 per cent of employers found misspelled words on CVs to be their biggest irritation. The poll also showed that 17 per […]

Job Listings Are the Best Way to Find Employees

Tuesday, November 11th, 2008

Have you ever tried to hire employees without posting the job in the newspaper, on the door of your business, or on the Internet? Not doing so makes it difficult to find high quality employees. Not doing so also makes it difficult to fill a position that needs filling quickly.
Luckily, there are many different methods […]

New Millennium Job Seeking Formats

Monday, November 10th, 2008

Though we are well into the new millennium, we are still being surprised by innovative technologies that surface almost everyday. And many of them transfer very effectively into the work world, affording us opportunities to restructure the way we conduct job searches.
This means it is a good idea to learn some of the new ways […]

All About Freelance Copywriting Jobs

Monday, November 10th, 2008

The word “copy” simply means material that a client wants published. A client might hire you to write copy online or offline, for a website, magazine, book, restaurant menu, brochures, posters, user manuals… the list is virtually endless.
Anything that needs writing needs a writer. This makes the list of freelance copywriting jobs seemingly infinite. If […]

All About Freelance Blogging Jobs

Monday, November 10th, 2008

Blogging is a fast-growing field that offers plenty of freelance opportunities. However, beware of what type of blogging you’re doing and how much the client is paying you. Many new freelance bloggers find themselves putting in full-time hours for part-time pay.
Even if you’re just starting out, don’t accept less than $7-$10 per post. Just because […]