FREELANCE JOB REPORT
Make the right business connections in the world’s
fastest-growing freelance marketplace.
Issue #292 Professional Edition
(Dedicated to helping you find work and make money.)
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In This Issue:
1…..Getting Results with SearchSwap
2…..Hot Job: Contract ATG Java Developer Needed
3…..Find Contract Work
4…..Jobs for Freelancers
5…..Make the Most of Your Experience
6..…More Jobs and Projects
7…..101 Tips for Telecommuters
8…..Cool Project: Take Digital Photos of Children's Feet!
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1. Getting Results with SearchSwap
Since we reviewed SearchSwap.com last week, we've been
amazed at the response. It seems that hundreds of you
have already realized that this is a great way to get
free, search engine traffic.
Many of you have asked for tips on how to make the most
of this new resource. So here's a helpful hint - be sure
to make the most of every opportunity to build credits.
The SearchSwap system allows you to gain traffic credits
through searches on your site, searches you perform
yourself, and searches conducted by people you refer.
Add these together, and you have a powerful means of
driving traffic to your freelance web site. And if you
sign up today, you could even win a $1000 cash bonus:
http://www.searchswap.com/index.php?action=add
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2. Hot Job:
Contract ATG Java Developer Needed
Location: Fort Washington, PA Duration: 3 months Rate:
$46 Start Date: Immediate Required skills : 5-6 years
experience in the IT industry. Should have successfully
completed at least 3 Internet projects as utilizing ATG
in the recent past. Expert in Java/ATG and posses at
least 4 years experience working with the same. Expert in
EJB's, Servlets, JSP's and DMS. At least 3 years working
with Oracle RDBMS. Good working knowledge of iPlanet is
also required. Candidate should possess good
communication skills. Candidate must be available to
interview. Must have resume. Only apply if you have
matching experience. Also, it is onsite located in Fort
Washington, PA.
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3. Find Contract Work
If you're looking for a freelance job or project,
Contract Employment Weekly is a good place to start.
Powered by ContractJobHunter, this site allows you to
search for a position that suits you. You will also find
a wide range of additional resources covering everything
from job search to forthcoming events.
http://www.ceweekly.com/
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4. Jobs for Freelancers
Work-at-home and free agent jobs for writers, designers,
programmers and other professionals.
Help with Logo/Brochure Design Work
Start-up looking for top notch creative person to help
with logo design and creative for brochure. Please send
resume + examples of your work (pdf or web links).
Seeking Spanish Freelance Writers
Published Spanish freelance writers are needed.
Interested parties must be able to present proof of
published clips, or verifiable writing credentials. You
must also be proficient in the English language in order
to communicate clearly with some of the support staff if
necessary. Interested parties, please forward a cover
letter with a brief outline of your experience. Please DO
NOT send your clipping or resume at this time. Your
writing ability will be judged by the strength of your
letter; however, be prepared to forward a resume and
clippings upon request.
Academic Freelance Writers Needed
Several freelance writers are needed for academic
research reports, term papers and essays. All writers
must have at least a Master's Degree and be familiar with
academic writing styles (MLA, APA etc). Requirements:
Working e-mail address, Microsoft Word, access to major
university library and 24/7 Internet access. The company
is a custom research and model term paper company with
high standards for quality writers. Excellent opportunity
to work from home! Please reply with resume (Do not
attach your resume to an e-mail. Attached files will not
be opened).
Freelance Medical Editor
Must have 3-5 years of writing/editing experience and
will work directly with freelance writers, Program
Managers, and pharmaceutical companies to develop and
edit content for online physician education programs.
Experience in incorporating marketing messages into
medical communications materials preferred.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: · Edit,
revise, and develop content for online pharmaceutical
education and promotional programs · Interact with
pharmaceutical clients to deliver programs according to
timeline · Coordinate freelance writer team for assigned
projects · Work with the Production Team in developing
programs.
Contract ATG Java Developer (2)
Location: Fort Washington, PA Duration : 3 months Rate:
$46 Start Date : Immediate Required skills : 5-6 years
experience in the IT industry. Should have successfully
completed at least 3 Internet projects as utilizing ATG
in the recent past. Expert in Java/ATG and posses at
least 4 years experience working with the same. Expert in
EJB's, Servlets, JSP's and DMS. At least 3 years working
with Oracle RDBMS. Good working knowledge of iPlanet is
also required. Candidate should possess good
communication skills.
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5. Make the Most of Your Experience
When you are preparing your resume, be sure to include
all experience that may be relevant.
For example, if you have undertaken voluntary or charity
work that relates to your profession, this should be
included. It doesn't matter that you were not paid for
these projects - they all demonstrate how your skills and
expertise have developed.
A client looking for a certain kind of experience may
find that this just tips the balance in your favour. So
don't miss an opportunity by underplaying your unpaid
work.
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6. More Jobs and Projects
The latest projects and opportunities for free agents
worldwide.
Reporter / Freelance Writer - Gov't Market
National monthly magazine seeks talented, fast-paced,
experienced reporter/freelance writer to cover
technology/procurement/funding issues inside The Beltway.
Your beat will include the White House, Capitol Hill,
federal departments and key associations. Must be able to
take own initiative, land key interviews with VIPs, break
news, attend vital congressional hearings, re-write press
releases, roll-up sleeves and work from HOME OFFICE.
Please e-mail your resume and ONE published article on
gov't marketplace (or send link).
Web Designer For Rock Bands Needed
Talented web designers are needed to help established
rock bands and artists design, implement and maintain
their websites. Flash and PhotoShop are a must.
Javascript, Dreamweaver, Cold fusion experience a plus.
Per project or per hour rates negotiable. May consider
remote location telecommuting. Experience counts. Forward
your previous URL's and resume.
Mystery Shoppers Needed in FLORIDA and GEORGIA
Do you want to get paid for shopping or dining? Want to
improve customer service? There is an immediate need for
mystery shoppers in the following areas. Florida:
Tallahassee, Apalachicola, Monticello, Lloyd, Perry, and
Chattahoochee. Georgia: Bainbridge, Lake Park. You will
be compensated for jobs that require extensive travel and
offer referral fees upon successful job completion.
Compensation: $7-$45 plus reimbursement.
Write Off-the-beaten-track Travel Articles
A few good articles are needed for a travel publication.
This is a new magazine that will focus on
off-the-beaten-path travelling. Prefer individual
travellers and small places. If Disney or Vegas are your
writing aspirations, then don't apply. Please forward
your story ideas.
Great Opportunity 4 Digital Photographers - GA
Professional portrait photographers are needed who have
1) A studio facility or will go on location and 2) Use
digital equipment. Requirements: Must use digital
equipment, Must have digital photo re-touching skills and
equipment. Must have a Web site or a virtual portfolio of
your samples. Must have a real studio facility for
clients scheduling. Should have basic understanding of
the Internet and digital imaging. When a new job appears
in your queue, an email will be sent to notify you. Must
be totally committed to customer satisfaction.
Compensation: flat rate per client.
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7. 101 Tips for Telecommuters
Want to know more about the possibilities offered by
telecommuting? This book could help you. Here you will
find a wealth of tips, advice and information to guide
you:
http://tinyurl.com/obmu
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8. Cool Project:
Take Digital Photos of Children's Feet!
A book titled 'Busy Feet' is in the process of being
produced and needs photos. The photos will be required
for 5 pages of text that show a child in the 5-9yr age
range playfully having their shoes and socks taken off
and being tickled on their feet. The photos should convey
playfulness and fun, as that is the theme of the book.
The print size will be 5x5 so resolution should be good
enough to be scaled down. The photos are to be done in
digital format and can be in JPEG or TIFF format. The
author is willing to include the photographers name in
the credits.
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"All greatness is achieved while performing outside your
comfort zone."
--Greg Arnold
Testimonials
"I took a chance one day when I was flush and sent a few bucks to gain access to the Go Freelance Professional Edition. Since then, I've edited a sales letter, a follow-up letter, an 11-page Web site, and a brochure. I'm 'on call' to do pinch-hit proofreading for a medical newsletter editor in Florida ..and I've landed a gig editing a new Canadian magazine coming out this fall. All this from taking a chance on Go Freelance."
Karyn Martin
"Once again, you guys have come through with incredible results. Our job post definitely produced the type and quality of person we needed, and we found who we were looking for quickly. From now on, you're my first choice when I need to hire someone."
Steve Brownrigg, The Newsletter Company