The Perks:
- You get to work from home. Or from Starbucks. Or by the beach. Whatever floats your boat.
- You get to learn SEO from an industry expert whose campaigns are consistently at the top of search engine results pages (SERPS).
- You get to work at your own time and pace. That is, as long as you DO the work.
- This is a full-time job. And if I'm happy with your work, it's also potentially long-term.
- You will be very well-paid. Again, if I'm happy with your work after 3 months, I'll give you a raise.
The Catch:
- Your schedule is flexible, yes, but don't think that you can bunk off work whenever you feel like it. We've got deadlines to meet, and you need to meet those deadlines one way or the other under pain of death. This is extremely important. This pretty much means that if you skip work one day, you'll have to make up for it the next . . . even if you don't sleep doing so.
- This job isn't a walk in the park. There's much to learn and even more to do, so you need to have an excellent coping mechanism to do so. (Hence, the rather scary job advert.)
- Apart from the good pay, there are no other benefits.
- You need to think fast and work fast. I will teach you a lot of things, but I will NOT be around to hold your hand at all times. You have to be able to take the initiative when needed.
- If you're whiny, this isn't for you. Nothing pisses me off more than someone who complains about work because I never do and I expect you to do the same. This is an opportunity that a lot of people will kill for, so you have to be able to appreciate that.
- No slacking! I've been in this business long enough to know a lame excuse when I see/hear/read one. I'm a considerate boss, believe it or not, but only if you deserve it.
- Although we're not doing highly technical work, there's still a bit of techie stuff involved. I need someone who can learn whatever I teach lightning-fast and who can follow instructions. I don't like repeating myself.
- As I said, this is a potentially long-term, full-time job. If you are working elsewhere, this isn't for you (unless, of course, you're quitting, anyway). I will NOT have anyone resigning from their jobs on my account. This is ideal for those who are currently unemployed, or freelancing full time.
The Requirements:
- You can write. And by write, I do NOT mean type. You need to have near-perfect grammar and spelling, and they have to meet my standards.
- You own a computer; preferably a laptop, in case I need to meet you somewhere to discuss something. Also, said computer must not be better off in a museum, must not be sickly, and must work 99.9% of the time.
- You have a stable Internet connection. Internet problems as excuses are a dime a dozen, and I will only accept such an excuse SOMETIMES (read: hardly ever). You should know by now if your ISP is crap or not so there's no reason not to switch . . . like, NOW. Or at least, get a back-up.
- You have a cellphone and/or a landline that I can bug you on. And be warned, if you're not good or if you miss deadlines, I WILL bug you!
- You have to be computer-savvy. I have no time to teach you the basics. A bit of HTML know-how is preferred.
- I prefer someone who lives in Cebu City, so we can meet for trainings and stuff. But if you're from out of town and you think you can do the job, we'll talk about it.
If I haven't scared you off at this point and you're still interested (or know someone who is), email me at
iriswrites@gmail.com with
'FULL-TIME APPlICANT' on the subject line. Please attach your resume along with two or three writing samples (links to blogs, portfolios, etc. will do). If you hear from me, it means I'm considering you for the job. If you don't, don't bug me, please. Please state your expected salary, as well.
If you can only work part-time, let me know. I need part-time writers, too, from time to time.
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