OMG - I just applied for a writing job

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   Rafiniposted 14 years ago

   It was an online writing job, for the Examiner.com based in Milwaukee (?)  I am soooo nervous about this.  Besides HubPages, which was easy to get into, this will be the first writing job I have applied for!  First I had to explain why I felt qualified to write on the subject, then I had to include the URL for an online writing sample containing the subject matter I was applying for - all I had was a poem!  Then I had to write a 200-300 word sample - that wasn't a problem, but it took about an hour.  Then I had to write my own bio! 
   
   I am sooo nervous...oh yeah, I already mentioned that.  lol
   Anyway, I applied with my real name but used my online name in the bio - cuz that's the name I want to be published with.  Do you think they will understand?  There wasn't anywhere for me to explain....

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      shazwellynposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      This is fantastic and I think everyone here wants to support you.  Go for it babes... rich for the stars and you will achieve!

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         Rafiniposted 14 years agoin reply to this

           thanks, you all help me feel good about my decision to write 

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      Sage Williamsposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Congratulations and Good Luck to you!

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      prettydarkhorseposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      God Bless to you rafini, GO, GO, I pray you get that job!

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         Rafiniposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Thanks, prettydarkhorse, but I didn't get it.  Maybe next time.

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   Crazdwriterposted 14 years ago

   Okay Rafini BREATH!!! BREATH!!! You'll be okay. I am sure that they will understand what name you want to be published as and if not just explain it to them
   
   Keep us posted!

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      Rafiniposted 14 years agoin reply to this

        I'm breathing again, thanks for the reassurance.  I will let everyone know when I find out. 

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   ThoughtfulSpotposted 14 years ago

   Good luck Rafini! Crazd is right... You need to breathe!
   
   Very exciting stuff though, hope it all works out.

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      Rafiniposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I'm still breathing   lol
      but the heart is running fast! 

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   K Partinposted 14 years ago

   Hey way to go. good luck my friend! Hope you get the job. Keep us informed will you?

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      Rafiniposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      sure thing 

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   sunforgedposted 14 years ago

   You will find a lot of Hubbers are also examiners
   
   Hubpages and the examiner
   
   Im an examiner too!
   
   The application process was completed really quickly on their end
   
   
   good luck im sure youll make it considering your level of work here

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      Rafiniposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you. 
      
      
      Yeah, they said the application process could take 2 weeks, so I have some time to calm down.  lol
      
        Other hubbers are examiners?   Cool!  I'm gonna check the link in a minute.  Thanks, again!

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   Rafiniposted 14 years ago

   Thanks everybody.  I just never thought I would actually ever get to this point, ya know?  I am almost giddy with excitement, anticipation, fear, and just plain old thrilled to maybe be able to earn a living writing!
   
   BTW - is it another site like hubpages, or more like an actual online newspaper?  I saw the 'ad' in an email for writers jobs and just followed the link.

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      sunforgedposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      no...its not really all that similar to hubpages, it has mor ein common with associated content, but due to the application process and editorial review it is  a more reputable source for your own writing portfolio/resume etc.

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         Rafiniposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         thanks sunforged - i'm going to look at it as gaining more experience.    That is how I look at hubpages, getting my feet wet.   It will be interesting to have an editorial review, a new experience 

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   sunforgedposted 14 years ago

   i think a forum search will show more of the hubbers that are examiners too, plus the comments at that hub.
   
   Remember you are paid via impressions at examiner, so alll the tricks that arent that great for adsense and referral sales are worthwhile there.
   
   twitter, social traffic, forum posting (relevant)  and incorporating your topic with recent (rankable) trends

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      Rafiniposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      what do you mean by: incorporating your topic with recent (rankable) trends.?

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   RainySunshineposted 14 years ago

   I wish you good luck, Rafini!

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   cosetteposted 14 years ago

   groovy! i was going to do that but i thought you had to use your real name, so i turned them down.

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      shazwellynposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Well... if anyone can do it, you can hon!

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      thisisoliposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      You mean Cosette isn't your real name?

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    Lynda Garyposted 14 years ago

    Yeah ... I'm interested in this, too, but lack your passion and eagerness. LOL.
    
    I applied yesterday morning and just (literally) got my acceptance email.  That's why I searched the forums for this topic, to see what others are saying.
    
    Looks interesting.  Yet one more thing to figure out, though, in terms of ranking, etc.  Just when I was started to get a (small) handle on HP...

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    Michael E. Hortonposted 14 years ago

    Isn't isn't a word, congratulate the man for his accomplishment.

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    Michael E. Hortonposted 14 years ago

    I did not know that you are a woman. Congratulations in everything you do in life.

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       Rafiniposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       lol      you found out quickly, I see.
       
       thank you

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    Falsor Wingposted 14 years ago

    I am  applying to be an examiner as well. At the moment I have sort of frozen up on writing their 200-300 words I think I have performance anxiety. I wish you luck. Hearing someone else is nervous makes me feel better. My thanks for your unintentional moral support.

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       Rafiniposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       No prob.  lol

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    Rafiniposted 14 years ago

    Well, I didn't get it.
    I think the reason is because I didn't have the right kind of writing sample (all I had was a poem)...or maybe they didn't need anyone for the topic I chose or something.  Oh, well.  I'll just have to keep trying, I guess.
    Thanks, everyone, for your support.

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    prettydarkhorseposted 14 years ago

    its ok, next time again, trr and try with other sites

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       Rafiniposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks.  Will do.

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