Know thyself (and how thine online freelancing shouldst work)
Good afternoon, my dear readers!
It's been a pretty crazy time in the Great White North. I landed two big gigs and find myself editing one novel and ghostwriting another. On top of that, tax season has come and gone..so I'm taking a lunch hour to just try to catch my breath.
Finding work online (well, let's face it, finding work in general) can be quite stressful. Figuring out a brand new job landscape like freelancing websites can add to the stress. Here are a few tips to avoid a few pitfalls as a beginning freelancer.
1. On Elance, make sure you're posting as a freelancer rather than a buyer if you're looking for work. I've seen a number of job postings that consist of an Elance user describing themselves and their capabilities. That's all well and good, but since you're posting as a buyer instead of creating a freelancer profile. You won't be able to apply for jobs that way. Be careful and read the site thoroughly when creating an account.
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