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12/04/2026

What do we do? We use words to help you to .

We are writers. We write resumes and cover letters to help showcase your skills and experience. You don't think your skills and experience have any value? They do. Once we put them into words, you will believe in yourself too.

We write content for your Facebook ad, or that important email, a tender document, an instruction manual or procedure, a profile, blog, memoirs, applications or advocacy piece, or whatever need you have to put words in the right order.

We are typists. Are your words handwritten, or in your head, and you need them typewritten? We are highly skilled on the keyboard; fast and accurate.

We are proofreaders and editors. Would you prefer to write it yourself? We can proofread and edit your content.

We are transcriptionists. Do you only have it on audio? We can type it into the written word.

Virtual Administration and Office Assistance Providing essential administrative and support services remotely across Australia through the use of digital tools and technology, we deliver services including: Remote business or office administration Process improvement, systems design/management Compl...

14/09/2025

🌼 Spring is here: a season of growth, change, and fresh opportunities! 🌼

Just like the world around us is blooming again, have you been considering new beginnings in your own life?

If you’ve been thinking about changing jobs, stepping up in your career, or even taking the leap into a new industry, now is the perfect time.

A polished résumé and cover letter can open doors to those opportunities. That’s where I can help: tailoring professional applications that highlight your skills, strengths, and potential.

Let’s make this your season of growth. 🌱 Message me today to get started on creating resumes and cover letters that get noticed.

25/08/2025

Small mistakes can mean big consequences. One tiny spelling or punctuation error can completely change what you’re trying to say, or even worse, as highlighted below. Imagine marketing material, website content, an email, social media post, or proposal that ends up confusing, misleading, embarrassing or costly. What seems minor to you as the writer can be critical for your audience. Poorly written content can damage credibility and reduce trust.

Common traps that can hurt your message:
🔎you’re / your
🔎its / it’s
🔎there / their / they’re
🔎affect / effect
🔎lose / loose
🔎curb / kerb
🔎verse / versus

Even word order can make a difference. “We deliver to clients on time who care about quality,” could imply you’re only delivering to clients who care about quality on time, instead of making on-time delivery a standard by saying, “We deliver on time to clients who care about quality.”

Even a tiny punctuation mark or one incorrect word can totally change your message, confuse clients, or make your business appear careless. Professional editing ensures your writing says exactly what you intend, every time.

There are several notable instances where typos or miscommunications in business documents have led to significant legal consequences, including lawsuits and financial losses. Here are some compelling examples:

🚃A global banking institution faced a significant financial hit due to a typo in a trading error, where a trader mistakenly sold 16 billion shares instead of 16 million.
⚖️In a case before the NSW Supreme Court, a clerical error in the address for service of a statutory demand led to the defeat of winding-up proceedings.
💸In the case of OneSteel Manufacturing Pty Ltd v Alleasing Pty Ltd, a two-digit error in the Australian Business Number (ABN) instead of the Australian Company Number (ACN) on the Personal Property Securities Register led to a dispute over the ownership of mining equipment worth over $23 million.
🪓A single spelling error caused a 124-year-old Welsh family business to collapse and cost the UK government £9 million in legal bills. The typo in a document led to a series of legal challenges that ultimately resulted in the business's downfall.

These examples underscore the importance of meticulous attention to detail in all business communications. A single typo or miscommunication can lead to legal disputes, financial losses, and damage to your company's reputation. It's crucial to implement thorough proofreading and clear communication practices to safeguard your business. Let me take care of the words so you can take care of your business.

17/08/2025

Words are my thing, in all the ways that matter to you. Clear, purpose-driven writing makes everything easier, regardless of your industry and your audience. How I can help:

🔹Copywriting for when you need words that sell, stick, or spark action. Websites, socials, product blurbs, bios... whatever gets your message out clearly and confidently.

🔹 Proofreading & editing academic papers, business docs, blog posts, reports. I catch the little things (and the big things) before anyone else sees them.

🔹 Technical writing & documentation, especially in management systems. Think policies, procedures, forms, instructions and guides, and manuals that are actually readable and useable.

,🔹 Creative writing, because sometimes you need storytelling, not just structure. I love weaving words into something engaging, original, and true to voice.

🔹 Summarising, paraphrasing, and rewriting; whether you’re too close to the content, short on time, or just need a fresh perspective, I can rework or distil your ideas so they’re clearer, sharper, and more effective.

🔹Business capability statements, resumes or cover letters; tailored, professional documents that highlight what you (or your business) can actually do. No fluff. Just impact.

Reach out if you need something written, polished, or reworked.

10/08/2025

Need some help with the day-to-day in the office but don't want to employ an admin assistant? Experience efficient virtual administration services with TempESST.

At TempESST, we understand that managing the administrative aspects of your business is crucial for professionalism and success. That's why we offer a range of virtual administration services designed to streamline your operations and allow you to focus on what matters most.

Our services include:

💻Efficient management of your daily admin requirements, offsite.

💻Optimising workflows and implementing effective systems.

💻Designing systems to meet the requirements of Quality, WH&S, HR, and VET standards and legislation.

💻Conducting desktop research and managing projects.

💻Accurate and timely handling of data and documents, including data entry, typing, editing and proofreading.

💻Professional preparation of business documents, and creating engaging content.

💻Supporting your online presence with up-to-date website content and website maintenance.

💻Crafting compelling capability statements and marketing content to showcase your business's strengths.



https://jocollins.com.au/tempesst-2/

Please note: We are not a bookkeeping service, though we can complete data entry and basic bookkeeping duties. We work closely with bookkeepers and an accountant, and we can refer. We do not provide reception or phone answering services.

Virtual Administration and Office Assistance Providing essential administrative and support services remotely across Australia through the use of digital tools and technology, we deliver services including: Remote business or office administration Process improvement, systems design/management Compl...

04/08/2025

I am a typist. I learnt back in the day that words really matter when we trained on manual typewriters with a bib over our hands. Luckily it wasn't so "back in the day" that we had rulers over our knuckles too!

But thanks to that training, I now provide a typing service with:

✅ Accurate spelling
✅ Correct grammar and punctuation
✅ Clear, clean formatting

As a fast and accurate typist, I can:

🖋️ Type from handwritten or printed documents
🎧 Transcribe from audio with care and accuracy
✍️ Help people find the right words to say what they really mean
🔍 Proofread and edit to make sure every word serves its purpose

Do you need a document typed, a website checked, an idea polished, or a voice put into words? Reach out if you need something typed, worded properly, or proofread/edited.

27/07/2025

Are you drowning in paperwork, and documents, and out of date procedures, policies, forms? Is your system just not working?

I design more than resumes and cover letters. Yes, I help people present themselves powerfully on paper, but I also design systems, create clarity, and write the documents that present businesses powerfully on paper, and help improve quality, safety and efficiency.

Whether it’s Work Health and Safety, Quality, Environmental or Business Management Systems, I specialise in developing the frameworks and documents that help businesses stay compliant, efficient, and professional.

Need clear, tailored procedures, structured, easy-to-use forms, letters, policies, instructions, or complete manuals? That’s what I do.

Every workplace needs documents that make sense, that meet standards, and that people actually use. I bring order to complexity, turning scattered information into structured systems that support performance and safety across all levels.

Reach out if your business needs documentation that works.

21/07/2025

Regardless of age, or career and life choices, or experience, we can all find ourselves in a position of feeling stuck, overlooked, underqualified, disheartened.

I’ve been there: rejection, knockback after knockback, silence, wondering if something was wrong with me, if I was aiming too high, or if I had just missed my moment. It's so easy to take it personally. It can wear you down.

But when your story is told the right way, with strength, clarity and confidence, things change.

You don’t need to have all the answers. You don’t need a perfect record. What you need is someone who can see the value in your story and help you show it to the world.

A strong resume doesn’t just open doors; it reminds you of your worth. It gives you the language for your skills. It shows you that you do have something to offer. It helps you to own your path.

So if you’ve lost a bit of belief in yourself lately, I can help you to find it by shaping what you’ve already done into something powerful, purposeful, and ready for the next opportunity.

Come as you are and tell me your story, and I will retell it for you with clarity, strength, and pride, and a narrative that shows who you are, and not just what you’ve done, but who you are becoming.

13/07/2025

What story is your resume telling?

Your resume speaks before you do. It decides whether the conversation will continue. A recruiter may sort and sift a pile of 50 to 100 resumes, or even more.

🙋‍♀️Does yours stand out from the rest?
📖Is it telling the story you want?
💡Is it clear, confident, tailored, not vague, outdated, complicated?

Let’s shape your career story so employers want to keep reading.

Reach out if you need help in getting your resume and cover letter recruiter-ready.

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06/07/2025

Have you included everything that truly reflects you in your resume?

✨Maybe you have a side hustle
✨Maybe you volunteer
✨Maybe you run a household like a CEO
✨Maybe there’s a hobby project you’ve poured hours into

All of that counts if you know how to frame it. You don’t need buzzwords. You just need the right words that say:

✨ Here’s what I do well
✨ Here’s how I can help you

Let us help you to find the right words to describe who you are, what you do well, and how you can help a prospective employer.

Do you need something beyond a cover letter or a resume? We can develop:

✨ Selection criteria responses
✨ Technical or instruction manuals, procedures and policies
✨ Quality, safety, environmental, business management systems
✨ Accurate transcriptions of audio or video recordings

Let us write it right and make your words work for you.

29/06/2025

I recently had a client ask me if her small side business was worth including on her resume. It turns out that running her little business showed that she showed skills and abilities in:

💡 Initiative, creativity, independent thought
💬 Customer service
📦 Inventory management
📊 Marketing and budgeting
📍 And so much more!

Whether you've worked in hospitality, admin, retail, parenting, volunteering, or a side hustle, you've built a toolkit full of transferable skills. You just need to know how to name them and frame them.

Let’s find those hidden strengths and turn them into words that land interviews. Send me a message if you're ready to discover what you really bring to the table.