You should be able to find the answers to any queries you may have on our vacancies below. However, if you still need help and advice, please do not hesitate to contact us on 0207 118 0808.
How can I apply for a job as a Writer?
Please complete our online application form. It should take around 10 minutes to complete and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Please attach your CV, UK degree certificate and samples of work. Without these, we are unable to continue with your application.
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What qualifications do I need?
Our writers need to hold a 2:1 UK degree from a UK university. We will also require you to have a good command of English with excellent writing and grammar skills. You will need to have a high level of knowledge in more than one discipline and continually want to improve your knowledge and skills. Also the ability to work under pressure is a must!
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How much do you pay?
Our rates vary according to word count, delivery and assignment complexity.
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How will I be paid?
You will need to have a UK bank account as we pay by Internet banking. If you are therefore residing outside the UK you must look into opening a UK account.
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How often do you pay?
We pay fortnightly at the end and the middle of the month. Our bookkeeper processes your invoice and statement of works, which is then forwarded to you by email. It will show the work that has been completed during the previous two week period. The statement of works transfers the copyright of the work to us.
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How long will I need to wait to hear if I am successful or not?
We aim to reply to applications within 48 hours. Please note that this may be slightly longer during bank holiday weekends.
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What is the application procedure?
Once your application has been approved the next stage will be a telephone interview. If the interview is successful you will be sent some documents to read, sign and send back to us. This will include a Services Agreement and Compulsory Presentation and Writing Standards (amongst others). You will then be asked to complete a trial personal statement for us to assess the quality of work. If you are successful you will be paid for the trial.
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Do you need to see proof of my degree certificate?
Yes, you will either need to send us a copy with your signed documents or scan and email us a copy in order to start working for us.
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Do you only accept self-employed writers?
Yes we do. If you are not already self-employed, it is a very simple process to do. If you would like further help and advice about becoming self employed, there are many websites which can offer you details for free. You may also want an objective point of view from an organisation such as The Citizens Advice Bureau (for UK residents).
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Am I obliged to accept every piece of work you offer me?
No. You can accept as many as you want to or are able to. If you reject an assignment all we would like to know is the reason why. This helps us keep a record of any particular subject areas, or urgent deadlines you are not comfortable with. Sometimes we may be able to extend the deadline for you.
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How can I contact the office?
You can contact the office by telephone on 0207 118 0808. Our customer service call centre is open 8am – 11pm Monday to Friday and 10am – 6pm Saturday and Sunday. You can also contact us by email anytime at writers@personal-statement.com but please note, we will only able to respond to emails during the above working hours.
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How do you send me the task?
The assignment briefs will be sent to you via email. Please try and reply as soon as possible if you are able to take the work in order to avoid delay to the client. We ideally require a reply within 4 hours.
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What quality of writing do you expect?
You will be required to provide top quality Personal Statements for our clients. We do not accept plagiarism in any circumstances. We check our writers work for plagiarism and if we discover a writer has plagiarised, we will not pay for that particular assignment and the contract terminated with immediate effect.
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Will I own the copyright for the work I produce for you?
No. We retain the copyright to all work you produce for us. Therefore, you will not be allowed to sell, donate or distribute any work you complete for us including to family and friends.
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What happens if a client isn’t happy with the work I have done?
We allow the client 7 days to get back to us with amendments. We will ask you to complete these free of charge as it is part of the service we offer. We will only accept amendment requests that are in line with the original order.
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What can I do if I am running late with an assignment or I have a problem?
Please do try and let us know immediately and we will do our best to help you. Please do not leave it until the last minute and contact Customer Services immediately who will discuss the options with you
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Do you have penalties?
We always try and avoid penalising our writers if possible, but of course, we do have penalties in place to avoid delays, plagiarism and bad quality work. Our clients expect an excellent quality of service and our writers are an important part of that process. We do not charge penalties to further our own profit.
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What makes you different to any other company?
Firstly, our rates of pay are higher than others in the industry. Our writers are not numbers and we always try and ensure they know we appreciate their hard work. Our Customer Service Department will always try and help you in any way possible if you are experiencing problems or delays. We even sometimes pay bonuses!
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