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Maggie Clark

A Day in the Life of a Content Marketing Specialist: Maggie Clark

août 3, 2021 by Maggie Clark

Writing and editing career paths can take many directions. In this “day-in-the-life” series, experienced professionals share their personal experiences in various roles related to writing, editing and communications. If you’re interested in writing a post for this series, please email The Editors’ Weekly. What is your job? I’m part of Kryton International Inc.’s marketing department, […]

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Marianne Grier

A Day in the Life of a Communications Manager: Marianne Grier

juin 1, 2021 by Marianne Grier

Writing and editing career paths can take many directions. In this new “day-in-the-life” series, experienced professionals share their personal experiences and various roles related to writing, editing and communications. If you’re interested in writing a post for this series, please email The Editors’ Weekly. What is your job? I’m an operations manager for communication and […]

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James Harbeck

Don’t Look Busy

mars 23, 2021 by James Harbeck | Un commentaire sur Don’t Look Busy

It’s a good thing I’m not working in-house anymore. I’ve been far too busy lately to look busy. Those of you who have worked in corporate environments know what I’m talking about: You can spend an awful lot of time and effort looking busy instead of getting things done. There are a few reasons for […]

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Tanya Mykhaylychenko

Online Job Application: A Checklist for Freelancers

août 18, 2020 by Tanya Mykhaylychenko

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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Tanya Mykhaylychenko

Editorial Cover Letters

juin 16, 2020 by Tanya Mykhaylychenko | 6 commentaires sur 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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Jessica Coles

Alone at the Intersection of Editing and Engineering

août 11, 2019 by Jessica Coles | 6 commentaires sur Alone at the Intersection of Editing and Engineering

This post is part of a new series of case studies by and for in-house editors. The focus of this series is on the personal experiences and various roles of in-house editors. A post will appear on the Editors’ Weekly every other month. If you’re interested in writing a post for this series, please email the Member Services Committee.  […]

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Brendan O’Brien

The Perils of Not Knowing

janvier 16, 2018 by Brendan O'Brien | 10 commentaires sur The Perils of Not Knowing

One of the downsides of freelance editing is that you’re not there (wherever “there” may be) to explain your thinking on occasions when it might be appropriate to do so. Furthermore, you’re probably unaware that such occasions have even arisen. When I had in-house jobs, I learned a lot from bosses and colleagues. In my […]

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Kate Icely

DISPATCHES 7: Finding Work in Unexpected Places

octobre 2, 2013 by Kate Icely

Getting an internship can lead to a job—but it might not be the job you were expecting. When I first started taking courses at Ryerson University, I didn’t have a clue about the variety of jobs available to me. I knew I could be an editorial assistant at a publishing company, but there were so […]

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