CV / Resume Choose the right samples for your job application. Ranjani, September 4, 2020June 10, 2023 If your potential employer asks for samples, here’s some advice on sending those that are most likely to get you invited for an interview. Continue Reading
Freelancing Do you resolve reviewer comments? Ranjani, September 3, 2020June 10, 2023 Many writers resolve reviewer comments, which is inefficient. It assumes you’ve resolved it. But you can’t decide that; the reviewer should. Continue Reading
Workplace behaviour Are you taking enough notes? Ranjani, September 2, 2020June 10, 2023 Take good notes during conversations, it can save you a whole world of trouble. Here are some things I do while I’m on calls. Continue Reading
Writing When you can’t gauge your own work, ask someone else to look at it. Ranjani, September 1, 2020June 10, 2023 Just show your work and ask for an opinion. Continue Reading
Ask Ranjani Anything I have 25 things to do and 125 more on my mind. How do I manage? Ranjani, August 30, 2020 Practical advice on working through what looks like a never-ending to-do list: Identify the important ones, do three per day. Continue Reading
Learning Critical reading for better writing. Ranjani, August 29, 2020June 10, 2023 Sample for critical reading from Oyinkan Braithwaite’s My Sister, The Serial Killer. Continue Reading
Learning How to find a mentor? Ranjani, August 28, 2020June 10, 2023 Here are a few things to keep in mind while seeking mentorship. Continue Reading
Freelancing Bias for action. Ranjani, August 24, 2020June 10, 2023 Bias for action is about making things happen. It’s about moving forward, especially in ambiguity. It is about being decisive when you have no energy for the consequences. Continue Reading
Freelancing Managing different stakeholders’ different needs. Ranjani, August 19, 2020June 10, 2023 Having multiple stakeholders on a freelance project is like having multiple bosses at work — a recipe for disaster. But it is surprisingly common and often inevitable. Work in the modern world is about different people’s ideas, even when they’re stupid ones. Continue Reading
Writing Do better, dear writer. Ranjani, August 18, 2020June 10, 2023 Thoughtless writing is the bane of the Internet era (or was it so always?) In this blog post, I give some pointers on how to be thoughtful and write better. Continue Reading