As I told you, I prepared my resume and posted it on two or three job portals. The very next day, I started getting calls from the various companies, in need of good content writers. Though I was not prepared for this kind of situation as I was not confident of my qualities and skills. I was at home for so many years and had not stepped out to work for earning. But getting calls for the inetrview itself was enough to boost my confidence level high. I was very happy at heart. I used to talk to the recruiters in a very professional tone when they took telephonic interview and imagine what! Most of them wanted to call me for interview. I was myself impressed by my communication skills. I had choices about whether to go for interview or not.
So moral of the story is even if you want to be freelance writer in long run, it is must to test waters by diving. To know about the industry skills and the industry needs, you should take up few full time job in the field you want to make your career in.
Shelley DuPont said:
Vandana,
There is such an abundance of information, but for the most part-everything is pretty redundant. Reading your words is as if my very thoughts were being written by you! I am a high school English teacher who has left the teaching profession in hopes that I can be a freelance writer. Teaching the writing process along with editing, proofreading, and revision to high schooler’s is much different than doing it myself. I have so many concerns about how and where to start. Thank you for sharing your experiences in spite of not being sure whether you could do it or not.
I am anxious to read the rest of your articles. Again-thank you!
Vandana said:
Thanks for appreciating my articles. I know there are number of people who are not sure where to start from. But the most important is your trust in your abilities.
Wish you very best in your endeavors.
Vandana