FREELANCE JOB REPORT
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Issue #287 Professional Edition
(Dedicated to helping you find work and make money.)
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In This Issue:
1…..Telecommuting is in Demand
2…..Hot Job: Database Programmer Needed
3…..A Marketplace for Freelancers
4…..Jobs for Freelancers
5…..Keep Your Site Fresh
6..…More Jobs and Projects
7…..Advice on Telecommuting
8…..Cool Project: Translate Museum Info into Spanish
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1. Telecommuting is in Demand
According to a survey by TrueCareers, 84 per cent of
employees say that a telecommuting option is important to
them when looking for a job.
Yet only a small percentage of employees actually work in
this way. This shows that there is still a real gap to
cover between employers and employees. Yet attitudes are
changing, so maybe the gap will close in the years ahead.
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2. Hot Job:
Database Programmer Needed
A start up software development outfit in Malaysia needs
help with a database. They have a project to build a rule
based database for audit applications. The database is
mainly text and needs to be web enabled. They are looking
for a programmer to build this for them on a windows
platform with two months to complete. The technical
complexity is low but must have full documentation and
all user interfaces must be highly intuitive. You would
complete this project from home.
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3. A Marketplace for Freelancers
NaSnap.com is a bidding site for freelance projects that
has a low profile amongst the freelance community. This
means you may find projects available with limited
competition.
Signing up is currently free for both buyers and
providers of services - so now is a good time to check
out the available projects.
http://www.nasnap.com/
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4. Jobs for Freelancers
Work-at-home and free agent jobs for writers, designers,
programmers and other professionals.
Freelance Strategic Account Planner
An energetic, NY/NJ-based Freelance Strategic Account
Planner is needed to join a National Consumer Package
Goods team. Responsibilities include: partner with
Account Services to develop advertising strategies, brand
and creative briefs and innovation platforms; consult on
Client qualitative and quantitative research; analyze
information, draw conclusions and report findings to
Agency and Client team members, including executive level
clients; drive customer insight through to product
insight. Requirements include: 3-5 years relevant
planning experience; Bachelor's degree or equivalent in
Advertising, Psychology, Sociology or Anthropology; an
up-to-date fluency in CPG brands and strategies, consumer
trends and innovation case studies; experience working in
small teams, hands on, service business; boundless
energy, a commitment to excellence and attention to
detail; a solid understanding of market segmentation,
qualitative research and the creative process; superior
communication skills and a real passion for advertising.
Must be willing to act as independent contractor. For
consideration, please forward your resume and salary
requirements.
Experienced Web Developer Needed
Seeking an experienced web developer for a support group
website project. This is a back end development project,
NOT a graphic design project, no graphic design/flash
experts please. Ideal candidate will have: 1. Experience
with content intensive/optimized sites linked to large
number of documents. 2. Experience with Dreamweaver,
Perl, JavaScript, PHP. Please include: a) list of sites
worked on (or sample pages as an attachment), b) MUST
specify rate requirements, c) resume and availability
schedule.
Professional Story Writer Needed
A writer is needed who has the ability to deal with a
large amount of information, synthesize to "tell a story"
visible in the mind; who can identify themes in material;
organize material; can write in a literary non-fiction
manner; and has the ability to stick to deadlines.
Responsibilities include conducting in-depth interviews;
collecting and reviewing documents; establishing story
line; overseeing writers and write, shape, edit and mold
stories into a story narrative. Location: New York or
Maryland.
Agents/reps Needed Worldwide for Fashion Line
An upmarket fashion maternity line is rapidly expanding
within the American & Puerto Rican markets & needs
agents/reps to manage and/or introduce & sell their line
to other USA, Caribbean, Latin American, European and
Australian/ New Zealand markets. Must have good
communication/organizational skills. Experience in
selling to boutiques & department stores. Knowledge of
women's apparel, tailoring, high fashion, trade shows a+.
Please forward your resume & references.
Program a Poker Game
A programmer is needed to create an online poker bot
program that can play the game under a given set of
guidelines and restrictions. It should be able to click
buttons on the poker software and be able to recognize
the hand dealt to it and the other shown cards. It should
also be able to recognize the bet amount and it's
position relative to the dealer. Please contact if you
have further questions.
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5. Keep Your Site Fresh
A web site is a great promotional tool for freelancers.
Yet many people create a site - and forget all about it.
Take a look at many sites on the web today, and it is
obvious that they have not been updated for years. A
dated look is a real turn-off for clients, who are likely
to move on to a more dynamic site.
So make sure your web site shows you in your best light.
Keep it fresh and up to date, and review the content on a
regular basis. It might just help you to win extra
projects.
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6. More Jobs and Projects
The latest projects and opportunities for free agents
worldwide.
PA to Music Website Editor - UK
Location: London - UK. The editor of a small independent
music website that covers a range of old and new black
and eclectic music styles is seeking enthusiastic PA.
Duties include; general organizational and administrative
duties and some offline, press, and research. This
position is part time and flexi time mainly from home so
a computer and internet connection would be necessary. If
you are interested, forward your email describing your
interests and experience and why you're interested in
such a position.
Senior Finished Artists - Australia
Due to continued success this company is now looking to
take on additional Senior Art workers for their freelance
team. You will have a minimum of 4 years ad agency,
in-house corporate or design studio experience working on
a broad range of material. Fluency in Quark, Illustrator
and Photoshop is essential. Seeking flexible, hard
working and reliable individuals. If you want to be part
of a team of elite professionals, please contact today.
NZ based Freelance Photographer Needed
A trained or experienced digital photographer who is
interested in portrait photography is needed. Someone who
is child friendly, has a good sense of humour and
possesses good people skills. The position will mainly be
based in Auckland and will involve some travel so this
would suit someone who is quite flexible with his or her
time. Even though portrait photographic experience is not
a must, a strong background of photography is required as
well as a professional attitude. You will need to provide
your own equipment, also your own transport for local
work. If you are interested in finding out more about
this position, please forward your resume/portfolio link.
Interpreters Needed
Freelance Interpreters Needed in the following language
pairs: English into/out of all Indian languages and
dialects (Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, Gujarati, etc...),
English into/out of Vietnamese, English into/out of
Spanish. Seeking interpreters that are Court Certified or
registered as well as interpreters that have extensive
conference experience only. Please submit your resume and
rates to the attention of the Interpreter Liaison.
Translators Needed
Freelance translators are particularly needed in the
following language pairs: English into/from Vietnamese,
Hindi, Bengali, Sommalian, Romani, and Korean. Prefer to
use translators that are accredited (ATA preferred)
and/or have minimum 5 years of experience. Please submit
your resume and rates to the attention of the Translator
Liaison.
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7. Advice on Telecommuting
Using your own home as your business base is a big step,
and a major change in lifestyle. To make it work, you
really need some good advice - and this book offers
plenty of it:
http://tinyurl.com/mb9p
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8. Cool Project:
Translate Museum Information into Spanish
An automotive museum, located in San Diego, is in need of
a Spanish translator to assist with translating
information for visitors. The museum would like to supply
the Spanish speaking visitors with a binder during their
visit that will have translated narratives that can be
easily understood. The museum is a non profit
organization with a 501 (c)(3) status and would like to
discuss alternative compensation arrangements with the
translator. If you are interested in this project, please
contact for further information.
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