We've talked about ways clients can tell you’re a brand-new copywriter. And don’t get me wrong: There’s nothing wrong with being new. But there’s a lot wrong with seeming inexperienced to your potential clients. Often, when we're new to a skill, copywriting or otherwise, the lack of confidence can lead to some serious self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and major worries. There … [Read more...]
The 5 Things New Copywriters Should NEVER Do
It's hard enough to get started in copywriting without making one of these huge mistakes. And when I say huge, I mean huge: Any one of these is enough to delay your success, if not bring your career to a grinding halt. And what's worse, the vast majority of copywriters will make at least one of these mistakes, if not more. So read on to find out what these mistakes are, … [Read more...]
What Do the Best Copywriter Resumes Include?
Many new copywriters want to know what the best copywriter resumes look like. And I’ll certainly answer that question, but there’s actually and even bigger consideration that entirely outweighs the resume. Must-Haves on Your Copywriter Resume 1. Benefit to Consumer There’s one simple swap that will make your copywriting resume stand out above all others. In fact, this … [Read more...]
The One Thing Your Copywriter Resume Is Missing
There are lots of books and sites about putting together your resume. But the vast majority misses one crucial item—which means your resume is missing it, too. There is one thing that is likely missing from your copywriter resume. When you’re looking for work, the biggest questions on your mind are very likely, “How do I get what want out of a job?” and “Do I want this … [Read more...]
5 Reasons You’re Not Getting Copywriting Job Responses
After you go through all the time to find job listings, polish your resume and submit it, it can be soul-crushing not to hear back at all. What's going on? What are you missing? And how can you fix it? The bad news is that there are some pretty common things that keep people from getting calls for interviews after they apply for a copywriter job. But the good news is that … [Read more...]
Supercharged Job-Hunting Tactics
Let's face it: No one likes looking for a new job. Usually, you're looking for one because you're disenchanted with your current one or you don't have one—not exactly Zen-like states of mind. Plus, you know you're up against unknown, unseen, huge hordes of people vying for the copywriting position you've got your heart set on. You may feel like you're going to get lost in … [Read more...]
2 Fixes for New Copywriter Resume Woes
When you're first starting out as a copywriter—or really any new career—your resume loses its luster. It's hard to put together a traditional resume without filling it with a ton of non-copywriting experience. And, of course, when you're trying to attract copywriting clients or hiring managers, you want to put your best foot forward and show what you have to offer to … [Read more...]