How to Find Copy Writing Jobs
Copy writing is a well-established career that continues to grow as media and online content become more important in today's world. Many people with broad backgrounds and a knack for the written word find copy writing to be an ideal job that allows them a degree of freedom as they earn a living. Follow these steps to find your copy-writing job.
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Determine what kind of copy writing is right for you. Options include advertising, research, annual report, grant, technical and customer service copy writing. The different kinds of copy writing exist across almost every industry since all kinds of businesses have a need for written documentation and advertisement. Think about your personal and professional strengths to find yourself a suitable job in copy writing.
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Put together a strong resume or curriculum vitae (CV) along with a sample of your writing. Employers will want to see your background and work history in addition to how you write. If you don't have a writing sample lying around, just give yourself an assignment that's relevant to the industry you're looking at so you can approach employers with a strong writing sample.
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Use job websites to search for job openings. Monster is a good place to start looking for copy-writing jobs, so take advantage of the service by posting your resume. You might find, however, that more specific job websites like Journalism Jobs will serve you better in your hunt for a copy-writing job. See the Resources section below.
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Put your contacts to work. You might not think you have specific copy-writing contacts, but consider that nearly every business employs copywriters for some reason. Think about who you know and talk to them about the copy-writing positions at their company. They might not know the answer offhand, but a little asking around could lead to an interview and even a job.
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