You don’t have to spend hours making cold calls or squander money on invisible advertisements in order to find new clients. In fact, savvy businesspeople–technical writers included–know the best way to expand your client base is by leveraging the resources you already have. You might ask, “What resources?” Well, pull out your personal address book. [...] Continue reading ...
Developing a Follow-up Thank You Letter
Question: I just got back from a job interview. I’m interested in the position, and they seemed pretty enthusiastic about my experience and qualifications. Now what? Should I send a follow up thank you letter? If so, should I send a business letter, email message, or hand-written card? And, what should I say? Good thinking! [...] Continue reading ...
Ten Strategies for Conveying “I’m a Will-Do Person” in Your Job Search
Searching for a job is hard work, no doubt, and it often isn’t as simple as sending out a general resume and strolling through an interview process. Instead, it’s often a multi-phase process that takes time and effort: You update your resume. You craft a letter of application. You select samples from past projects that [...] Continue reading ...