Because of the proliferation of vacancies for online jobs, and the chance to work in the comforts of their own homes, many are interested to apply for these opportunities and one of these is being an article writer. This job can be full-time or part-time depending on the availability of the applicant. For a full time article writer, this will require rendering 40 hours per week while 20 hours for a part time job. Some companies would require a definite time of writing the articles for 8 hours a day from Monday to Friday starting at 8:00 am to 5:00 pm while other employers are satisfied with the flexible hours of work as long as you complete 8 hours a day. For the part time employees, the task can be done at any time of the day for four hours.
The requirements needed for an article writer are basic internet skills such as knowledge of Microsoft word where you type the articles you write, excel, programming, and SEO for keyword search. It is a must for an applicant to have an advanced skill in speaking the language since some employers would conduct the interview by live chat or video. Others will do it by just written chat. But the best qualification an article writer can boast of is the mastery of the English communication without flaw in spelling and punctuation, perfect grammar and composition and originality of written work since plagiarism is strongly prohibited. Hiring usually takes 2-3 days but for immediate needs, employers hire in just after a few hours as soon as the applicant has submitted his application online.
Most employers dwell on the skills of the writers before hiring, therefore they do not strictly require the passing of resumes and cover letters. Most resumes that applicants pass do not contain the important information which they are looking for, and is not a good basis for hiring an employee. What is important is that the skills of the applicant is matched to what the employer wants, therefore plans for hiring will depend on the employers needs and wants, and in this case, a proficient and efficient online article writer.
The requirements needed for an article writer are basic internet skills such as knowledge of Microsoft word where you type the articles you write, excel, programming, and SEO for keyword search. It is a must for an applicant to have an advanced skill in speaking the language since some employers would conduct the interview by live chat or video. Others will do it by just written chat. But the best qualification an article writer can boast of is the mastery of the English communication without flaw in spelling and punctuation, perfect grammar and composition and originality of written work since plagiarism is strongly prohibited. Hiring usually takes 2-3 days but for immediate needs, employers hire in just after a few hours as soon as the applicant has submitted his application online.
Most employers dwell on the skills of the writers before hiring, therefore they do not strictly require the passing of resumes and cover letters. Most resumes that applicants pass do not contain the important information which they are looking for, and is not a good basis for hiring an employee. What is important is that the skills of the applicant is matched to what the employer wants, therefore plans for hiring will depend on the employers needs and wants, and in this case, a proficient and efficient online article writer.
Merle Del Rosario is an online freelance article writer. She started writing online as her home-based full time job just last April, 2010. She works as a full time teacher before deciding to give up her day job and work as a full time mom and article writer at the same time.
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