What is up with the practice of flagging perfectly decent jobs on Craigslist? No, I’m not talking about the non-paying or ridiculous gigs; I’m talking about real jobs that are being flagged in order to “eliminate the competition.” Deb Ng first brought this up a few weeks ago: I hear tell are applying for jobs… Continue Reading
If you apply for jobs online, this is a must-read. (Though I know this probably — hopefully? — doesn’t apply to my readers.) Following instructions counts. Yes, it certainly does, and it isn’t that difficult, really. Not only does it waste the potential employer’s time reading careless replies, but it also wastes YOUR time, since… Continue Reading
Check out Freelance Switch’s 13 Breeds Of Freelancer And How To Up Your Game! I think I fit in the “pushover” category. Oops! Which one best describes you and your freelancing methods? Can you think of any more”breeds” or definitions?… Continue Reading
Found this by way of Slashdot and I’ve been meaning to post it: 12 Important U.S. Laws Every Blogger Needs to Know Read it if you get the chance. There’s some important information there. (More about the creative journey soon! I’ve got some forthcoming deadlines to meet in the next week or so. I’ll be… Continue Reading
I know that some of my readers are teachers, so I thought I’d share this fun info: In appreciation of teachers across the U.S. and Canada who give endlessly and enrich so many lives, AMC and Paramount Pictures are offering teachers* an exclusive opportunity to see the highly acclaimed film “FREEDOM WRITERS” for FREE! Dates:… Continue Reading