What to put on my resume - Example Academic Paper Editor and Assistant?

I've been helping students with research and writing for the past few years. Now I have a chance to apply for an editor position in a local newspaper. Should I include on my resume that I've been an example research writer / editor or it's not a bright idea?

What's the best way of describing what we do? Obviously, I didn't work with clients who wanted to cheat the system, but I cannot guarantee some of them used my example work in an inappropriate way.

I guess I'll include something like:

Example Academic Paper Editor and Assistant - helping students research, edit, and complete academic writing tasks for reference purposes

Is it fair enough?

It will depend on who peruses the resume. Just be upfront and declare that, in an earlier life, you were an academic mercenary. Most likely, the assessor will have engaged in cruddier arts than merely helping students debase the system.

Using blurry albeit aromatic terms will only make a discerning potential employer out you and see you submerge once again into this torrential cesspit that has morality reference points changing by the second, depending on the opportunistic vantage of its shadowy players. .

I also help my kids (every day) with their homework; in fact, I'm focused on their homework more than they are and I help them resolve the most complex assignments. Should I also reveal that I debase the system? Hopefully not.

How about: Freelance Writer?

If you are lucky enough to secure freelancewriter's services, I will personally guarantee your satisfaction.

In such cases, when I am not really sure how to complete my resume in the best way, I use writing services (if I want to be certain about the result).

One of the most proficient services for business writing (and I have tried a lot!) is paper choice.
There you can select the most suitable options and communicate with the person who is working on your CV. One more important thing - you will be protected by a privacy policy, so you can be sure that your personal details will not be shared to any third party or for marketing purposes.

It would be more helpful if you write you have been freelancing for students.

The offer still stands. Why take a chance?

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Arion,

You're an amazing writer! It was such a pleasure reading your posts! TRULY a talent.. I'm even jealous :)

The job, in and of itself is not something that you should hide. It is an open secret in the academic system. Teachers and professors know about it so unless you are applying for a job at a university, which you aren't, then there is no harm in mentioning it in your resume. This is a job, although questionable at times because it gives students a chance to not do the work and yet get the grade, you should be proud of. This is a job that helped you polish your writing skills and turn you into a widely informed person. Worthy of the job you are applying to. However, I would not highlight it too much in the resume. Neither would I describe it as an "example" position because everyone knows that the students don't use the sample in the manner it was intended. That is why they ask for originally written essays and also, the company checks for plagiarism in the content. Call yourself exactly what you are instead, an "Academic Writer". That is the truth of the position you held at that academic sample writing company. The student fully submitted it to the teacher. That isn't your problem anymore. I hope you got the job.

Hi,
Find the word 'Consultant' covers a lot of ground i.e. Research Consultant; Academic Support Consultant, etc
Then allow your duties and responsibilities (if listing) to be editing, model answer writing, etc

Just my thoughts...

@healthresearcherUK The term consultant may also price him out of the market.

The connotation of the world "consultant" is one with numerous years of experience and multiple clients that currently exist in his pool that he can bring with him to his new workplace. Since he is applying for a writing job at a not so well known firm, it would be best to lower expectations and position descriptions in order to at least, give himself a fighting chance in the application process.

Just like all resumes I believe that he should adjust his work description based upon the job requirements. So in effect, your advise for him to call himself a "consultant" isn't bad or wrong, it just depends upon the situation or position that he is applying for.

Since he is applying for a writing job at a local newspaper, calling himself an "Academic Writer" just might open himself to some positions that may not b available to a "consultant". At small town newspapers, the term "consultant" make the bosses think that the applicant is over qualified for the position or, that he will expect a high salary that the company cannot afford.

If he wants to make sure he gets the job, or at least gets into the running for the position, he should, I think, use descriptive terms for his former positions and abilities that will make him more appealing to the Human Resources department.

Hi Smiley,
Yeah, you're right. Consultant does come with a bit of baggage. The vast majority of my freelance stuff is academic writing but I also undertake research too (not big projects, mostly for start-ups, etc) and I wanted a job title that took both aspects of the work into account. However, I totally agree that the job title we choose should be appropriate for the target market. Now, you've got me thinking of changing my resume... lol

David

That's a tricky thing. I had help from [urgent essay writing service. They did a great job. Now I'm using this paper for basically anything job or school related

@heliosmusic the OP doesn't need essay writing help. He is actually an academic writer himself. If you read the post carefully, you should have seen that he was only asking for help with the kind of job description he should use on his resume as he is applying for a job at a local newspaper. He does not need essay writing help. So we were trying to help him come up with the most suitable description for his previous, related work experience. Thanks for making the suggestion though. I am sure that the other users here who are looking for recommendations regarding academic websites will look up and consider your recommendation. It is nice to hear that you have had a pleasant working experience with this company. I hope that it will be the same for the other students. In the meantime, let's get the discussion back on track.

@Arion Did you finally decide on what your work title description is going to be? More importantly, did you get the job? Please give us an update when you can. We are eager to learn how everything turned out for you.

If he dropped the phrase "Example Academic Paper" and simply went with Editor / Editorial Assistant, he would probably have gotten a better response to the job description in his resume. Word play is important when creating your resume. The better it sounds on paper, the better your chance to land an interview. What matters is how he puts on the verbal dance during the actual interview so that he doesn't get caught as an academic writer. While most companies won't care, there are some idiots out there whose kids are school age who could take it against him.

Since being an academic writer is an open secret in the educational community, it should not be seen as a negative if you identify yourself as an academic paper editor and assistant. There is a difference between an editor / assistant and an academic writer. The prior is better accepted as a legitimate part of the academic community while the latter, connotes a person that usually helps the student with paper completion, which is frowned upon by the professional writing industry. Try to avoid mentioning that you were an academic writer so that you will have a better chance at being considered for the position.

I always included it on my resume without mincing words. For every prospective employer turned off by the nature of this type of work, there are probably 10 other prospective employers who care much more that a job applicant for a writing position has many years of experience and competence handling an extremely wide variety of subject-matter areas and (especially) meeting very tight (often overlapping) short deadlines.