1. Employment Profile: What exactly does a Freelace Copy Writer do? |
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 What field is your job in?
Creative
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What is your job title?
Freelace Copy Writer
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Please provide a brief description of the firm or organization that you currently work for
(size and general description of what type of organization it is)
I do content writing for the internet, using SEO writing techniques.
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How long have you been employed in this position?
3 years
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How many hours do you work a week on average?
45
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Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)
I am responsible for writing content to client specifications, using keywords. Rewrites and edits are sometimes required with this job, and they must be performed to a deadline.
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What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.
19500
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What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.
22000
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Please
list any benefits you have (Please include number of weeks vacation,
sick leave and type of health insurance, retirement plan 401k)
None other then working from home
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Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?
I make slightly less than averavge for this position but working from home balances some of that out.
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2. Work environment! |
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Does
your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this
something you like/dislike about your job? Explain
Generally, I do not have to speak to anyone else in the company. I can, and occasionally must attend meetings with editors. This makes no difference to my job, since it is largely a solitary one.
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Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
No
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Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
No
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Describe
your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what
you like/dislike about working in it
Generally, I work from my kitchen table where I can see my son. This is the best perk I can think of. Occasionally, I work from other places like parks, restaurants ad while traveling. The ability to work anywhere and at anytime is one of the best things of the job.
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Please rank in order of importance from 1-8 (1- most important 8- least important) Assign each number once.
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2 Income
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8 Work Environment - co-workers
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7 Work Environment - supervisors
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3 Benefits
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1 Hours
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4 Level of responsibility
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5 The actual "work" you do at your job
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6 Job Title
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3. How should someone new to the workforce get a J-O-B like yours? |
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If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
Apply and work very hard at it. This job takes practice to get to a livable wage, and the more you do it the easier it is. Loving to read, write and be able to take boring topics and lean about them is a must, as is liking to know weird facts.
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What
skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a
position like yours? Please be specific and explain why (e.g., social
skills, organization skills, technical skills)
Fantastic English and grammar skills. You must also have the ability to work under deadlines to meet them and be a self starter and self motivated.
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Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
High school equalivent at least.
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What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
Keep a second job in the background until you get comfortable.
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