Cari On...: September 2017

Monday, September 11, 2017

Freelance Jobs...Content is King

I don't know if you've heard the expression "content is king," but it seems to be true. In my search for freelance jobs, it seems that 90% are opportunities to write. Of course, this may not be accurate but from my view, it sure seems like it. If you are a good (or even marginal) writer, the opportunities are endless. Writing is a skill which few people possess. People can have ideas, but to express them with words takes a special skill. Blog posts range from 100-1,000 words and many companies will pay you to write posts for their websites.

If I listed all of the freelance writing jobs below, the list would just be too long. I will give you a list, but before I do that, I want you to know that I find most of my writing/editing jobs through Guru.com and ProBlogger.com. They are both free for the freelancer. Once I find a job that suits me, I apply through these sites. If a client is interested, they will contact me to work out pay, hours, etc. Guru and ProBlogger make their money by charging advertisement fees to the clients. I've already received one job through Guru and am hoping for more.

Here are a few companies that hire writers:
Bloggmut: You submit articles and if a customer is interested, they will purchase your article.

CopyPress: This firm brings you on board and will alert you when a project is available. They pay $.04-$.06 a word.

Hire Writers: This firm will hire you on a beginner basis with the opportunity to climb up to advanced through the validity of your writing skills.

How Stuff Works: They are not always hiring so keep checking back. They also are highly exclusive and prefer writers with a background in journalism and/or science. Your job, as a writer, is to explain "how stuff works."

BKA Content: This firm brings you on board and will alert you when a project is available. The pay is commensurate with experience and can start at $8-$14 an hour. The writer must focus on strong SEO practices in order to gain the client's internet exposure.

Love To Know: Writers are approved to write and edit content only on areas for which they have specialized expertise. The pay is $25 - $60 per article.

Smartbrief: Writer compiles daily email newsletters on corporate and leadership best practices.

Scripted: This firm has writing opportunities or you can submit your own articles. They also hire editors.

Here are links for other writing freelance opportunities: Writer's Domain, Writer Access, Words of Worth, The Content Authority, Textbroker, Skyword, Online Writing Jobs, Crowd Content

Content truly is king and if you are a great writer, there are great freelance jobs out there.

Part-Time Remote Jobs 9-10-17

Online Academic Tutor

Digital Deployment Project Manager

Sales Representative

Outpatient IR Coder

Medical Coding Auditor

Gaming Support

Transcriber

Tech Support Assistant

Dog Health/Pet Topic Freelance Writer

F5 Experts

Partnership Development Specialist

Professional Communications Evaluator

Media Sales Proposal Writer

Secondary English Adjunct Teacher

Construction Management Instructor

Social Media Evaluator

Essay Specialist

Event Promotions Representative

Account Executive

Content Analyst, Foreign Languages

Clinical Data Abstractor

Trauma Registrar

Content QA Contractor

English/Portuguese Customer Support

Role Player

Content Analyst, Native French Speaker

Editorial Intern

School Introducer

Principal Consultant

Canada Casting & Outreach Specialist

High School Science Teacher

Wyoming Substitute Teacher

Appeals Professional II

Sales Representative

Full-Time Remote Jobs (so many to list so I’ll just give you the link)

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Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Freelance Jobs...Virtual Assistants

One of the first things to do when deciding on a freelance career is to decide what you want to do. Are you leaving a career and want to stay in that field as a consultant? Do you want to try something new but need training or certificates or even a college education? Did you enjoy something when you were younger, still have the skills, and want to try it again?

When I started thinking about wanting a freelance career, I remembered that I enjoyed admin work (secretarial) when I was a teenager and into my early 20s. I then started doing searches on virtual assistants. These positions vary from being task-oriented to being responsible to a person or company. You can find positions on Indeed, Upwork, Freelancer, Guru, Flexjobs and other sites. Below is a list of some of the companies who hire virtual assistants:

Contemporary Virtual Assistance: The pay starts at $10/hour and you must be available to work at least four hours Monday through Friday (9am-5pm EST). You will receive training and may be available for advancement after the 90-day trial period.

Fancy Hands: I work for this company. It is task-oriented and it's easy to navigate their site. Once approved, you can choose tasks that interest you. The 20-minute tasks pay $3.00-$4.00. If the task takes longer than that, then you can request for more time to complete which then brings more compensation. The requests vary from research, phone calls, reservations, transcription, typing, spreadsheets, and more. I enjoy working for Fancy Hands.

Zirtual: They are not always hiring, so you'll have to check back periodically.

Belay Solutions: They are not always hiring, so you'll have to check back periodically. They also hire content writers, webmasters, and bookkeepers.

Worldwide101: The pay is between $18.00-$20.00 depending on experience and you are assigned a client (or clients) and must be willing to work at least 25 hours a week during regular business hours.

Time,etc: Along with virtual assistants, they hire writing assistants, social media assistants, and telesales assistants. The application process is extensive and they don't always instantly approve.

99 Dollar Social: This company hires assistants to update social media. They are currently hiring and pay about $12/hour.

Equivity: This company requires you to hold a four-year degree from college.

Firegang: This is a dental virtual assistant company that pays $15.00-$17.00 per hour depending on experience. You must be available 15-25 hours per week and provide a wide variety of admin and bookkeeping skills particular to dentist-office needs.

Paragon Planners: This agency hires you to schedule appointments. If interested, please send a resume and cover letter to Michelle Allen at opportunities @paragonplanners.com. For inquiries, please call (877) 635-6049.

Here are links to other sites: Red Butler, Team Delegate, VA Sumo, Vicky Virtual

Part-Time Remote Jobs 9-4-17

Head of Human Resources

Executive Virtual Assistant

Research Analyst

Recruiter

IT Trainer

Insurance License Instructor

Curriculum Writer

Content/PR Outreach Specialist

Lifestyle News Writers

Cancer Registrar

Case Study Writers