Take a Stab at Freelance
Create Your Own Work
It’s no fun pounding the pavement, wearing your shoes and your spirit out, looking for work opportunities. You dutifully post your resumes online, network your heart out and attend career fairs, all with negative results. If you are frustrated by the tough job market, consider freelance or contract work as way to tide you over. With some luck, your temporary job could turn into a full time job. However, freelance work provides an opportunity to continue to develop your skills and earn some money at the same time. Many professionals in full time positions pursue freelance work as a way to enhance their salaries. Digitization, smart phones, Skype and cloud technology have made freelancing a possibility in many fields. More often than not, …
Ruth Z. Deming
9:45 am on Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Very helpful column, Jane. Enjoyed all the links. By chance, I was just asked to write the text for a revamped website. The advice on the Freelancers Union site was excellent - checking w/colleagues for price ranges and having a time sheet. more ›