FREELANCE JOB REPORT
Make the right business connections in the world’s
fastest-growing freelance marketplace.
Issue #303 Professional Edition
(Dedicated to helping you find work and make money.)
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In This Issue:
1…..Employers Choose Freelancers
2…..Hot Job: Reseracher/Telemarketing Executive - UK
3…..Promote Your Creative Skills
4…..Jobs for Freelancers
5…..Don't Let Your Confidence Trip You Up
6..…More Jobs and Projects
7…..A Perspective on Telecommuting
8…..Cool Project: Copywriter I Needed
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1. Employers Choose Freelancers
There are signs of recovery in the job market, but it's
freelancers who are picking up the work.
"I would say there are more employers today than there
were in the past that like the flexibility of a
contingent work force," said Jon Davis, branch manager in
Dallas for Matrix Resources.
As the costs of employing full time increase, the
freelance alternative looks increasingly attractive. And
it seems certain that this will be a long-term trend.
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2. Hot Job:
Freelance Reseracher/Telemarketing Executive - UK
Part-Time working from home you will be making outbound
research calls to obtain key information from c-level
contacts from an internal database. You will also be
expanding the existing internal database by obtaining
further high level contacts and key market areas. You
will have: A minimum of 3 years telemarketing experience,
preferably in the hi-tech arena. Knowledge of the High
Tech, Financial Services and Energy markets would be
desirable. Rate£120 per day.
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3. Promote Your Creative Skills
If you're a freelance writer, you may find that the
Creative Portfolio section at FreelanceWriting.com is a
great place to showcase your work.
This is a natural place for publishers, editors and other
hiring managers to look for creative writing skills:
http://www.freelancewriting.com/finder.html
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4. Jobs for Freelancers
Work-at-home and free agent jobs for writers, designers,
programmers and other professionals.
Contract HTML Programmer Needed - Nth Bay Area
Currently looking for a HTML Programmer. Candidates must
have a background in web site management and development,
including HTML newsletter creation and basic graphics
editing and creation. The HTML Programmer will develop,
plan, coordinate, execute and provide support in
HumanConcepts' web site maintenance and creation. Looking
for a self-motivated person who is able to work quickly
to implement changes and manage multiple requests from
different departments within the organization. The
responsibilities of the HTML Programmer include: •
Serving as the in-house web master, making all HTML edits
across all corporate web properties • Managing change
requests delivering expedient and accurate updates to the
web site • Ensuring the compliance with W3C standards
across all corporate web pages • Performing QA on HTML
documents to ensure accessibility on a wide range of
browsers, consistency between pages and acceptable page
weight • Creating simple graphics for headings, buttons
and bullets for inclusion in web pages • Communicating
with other members of the Marketing Team to facilitate
collaboration and review of all web site content •
Managing and organizing the directory structure of both
the HTTP and FTP sites • Producing and distributing HTML
emails to customers and prospects. Knowledge and skills
required: • Able to hand code HTML with an understanding
of CSS • Basic knowledge of Java scripting is required •
Must have experience using Macromedia Dreamweaver, Adobe
ImageReady and FTP software • Familiar with standard
development practices (i.e. using version control, staged
development, deployment to the live server) • Experienced
in the use of StarTeam preferred but other version
control knowledge is acceptable • HTML newsletter
development and distribution experience required. This is
a part-time contract position. To apply, please send your
resume and salary requirements.
Labor Editor and Writer - Foster City, CA
A union newspaper serving San Mateo County seeks a
part-time editor and writer to produce monthly 8-12 page
tabloid newspaper (20 pages in September). The editor is
responsible for reporting and writing news stories and
commentaries, editing columns and features by other
writers, taking and securing photographs, layout (using
Pagemaker), working with the printer, and some management
and administrative responsibilities. The position is
currently budgeted for 65-70 hours a month. Pay is based
on experience and union-scale at Bay Area newspapers. The
successful candidate should have journalism or labor
communications experience and a commitment to the union
movement. Hours are flexible and some telecommuting is
possible. The editor reports to a board of directors.
ART DIRECTOR
An Art Director is needed for two of its award-winning
children's magazines, for children ages 3-7 & 6 months to
3 years. This person will design, provide art direction,
and manage production as well as direct the design and
production of both mags. Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree, preferably BFA in Design or related
field. Five years of experience in design and thorough
knowledge of design for young children's magazines or
equivalent. The successful candidate will demonstrate
top-notch skills in designing and producing electronic
files using Quark, Photoshop, and Illustrator, as well as
organizing and presenting text and visual elements in a
way that effectively communicates to young readers in an
imaginative and entertaining way.
Freelance Graphic Designer - Chicago
Marketing and Design firm located in downtown Chicago has
an immediate need for a MAC specialist with some
experience to help us with image retouching (Photoshop),
line drawing editing / generation (Illustrator) and spec
sheet / catalog page layout (Quark). If this might be
you, please contact ASAP!
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5. Don't Let Your Confidence Trip You Up
Watching the rugby world cup games being played in
Australia has been an interesting experience. Some of the
world's best teams got a shock when their underdog
opponents put them under pressure.
This just goes to show the dangers of complacency. If you
start to take your skills and experience for granted, you
may find yourself being beaten to jobs by more aggressive
competitors.
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6. More Jobs and Projects
The latest projects and opportunities for free agents
worldwide.
UNIX and C++ Programmer - NY City
A client is working with a Major Entertainment Company
located in Midtown Manhattan, which is looking for a UNIX
and C++ Programmer with ETL experience for a 6+ months
consulting assignment. ETL experience is a big plus.
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: Analyze existing programs and
verify or modify logic. Write new programs. Prepare
flowcharts, code and test/debug programs. Prepare and
obtain approval of system and programming documentation.
Recommends changes in development, maintenance and system
standards. Ensure data quality of the information
presented on the reports produced. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Expertise with UNIX & C++ Programming. Expertise with
PL/SQL in Oracle. Shell Scripting & Perl. Web Development
using Java Servlets and/or JSP. Excellent analytical
skills. 2-4 years professional work experience. This
position requires excellent communication and
interpersonal skills as well as technical skills! The
ability to work collaboratively with colleagues of
varying technical abilities to achieve common goals is
essential. If you are interested, please send a Word copy
of your resume, your salary history and requirements and
a paragraph as to why you think you would be a good fit.
This is one of the TOP Entertainment firms in the world
and an excellent opportunity.
Development Manager - Thailand
Looking for an experienced and energetic development
manager who is up to the challenge of managing a project
in a foreign land. The job will be in Bangkok, Thailand
and will be for 18 months. The project involves taking an
existing mainframe centric system and moving it over to a
J2EE environment. The development manager will be
reporting to the VP of development and will be working
with the Project Architect consultant. Compensation is in
Thai Baht and includes a furnished apartment. Applicants
must be ready to start in December 2003. The salary level
is excellent by local standards. Primary
Responsibilities: Manage a development team of 8-16
people. Developers will be Thai nationals with English as
a secondary language. This will be a hands on job,
requiring the manager to spend time mentoring and writing
code with the developers. Work with the VP and Architect
on defining the development environment and process. Work
with the VP and Architect on designing the Database
schema, the existing database is non-relational.
New Business Development Consultant
The New Business Development Consultant will be
responsible for direct sales of services within the
Midwest and/or East coast regions. You will develop
strategies for identifying and qualifying new prospects,
including but not limited to: cold calling, prospecting
and networking. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: · Candidates must
possess a proven track record in consultative selling
through networking, referrals, prospecting and cold
calling. Minimum of 2 years consultative sales experience
and 3 years of business experience is also required. ·
Demonstrated understanding of the business needs of small
to medium sized organizations, specifically professional
services firms (preferred). · Possess key entrepreneurial
traits such as tenacity, high energy, self-reliance,
independent thinking, and a sense of urgency,
persistence, drive, determination and professionalism.
You should have the ability to work independently, and
possess excellent time management skills. · A solid
understanding of technology trends with the ability to
facilitate a high level discussion of business issues and
interactive media. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: · High level
of interpersonal communication skills · Bachelor's degree
· A track record of exceeding sales quota in a
competitive environment · Ability to work with customers
over the phone · Energetic, positive attitude, self
motivated, and persistent · A history of prospecting and
developing new accounts.
Portrait Photographer-Digital
A client is putting together a roster of digital portrait
photographers nationwide to shoot for their new business.
If you are interested in occasional freelance work please
send a link to your website. You must shoot on a digital
SLR. Compensation: Approx. $70-$90 per hour.
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7. A Perspective on Telecommuting
Teleworking is a whole new way of doing business, and
opens up a lot of questions and issues. This book tales a
look at these issues, and potential solutions:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/041517354X/ref%3Dn
osim/jobsforprogramme/002-3334165-7700854
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8. Cool Project:
Copywriter I Needed
Responsibilities: Editing, writing, proofreading copy for
boating retail materials. Writing press releases.
Researching new product information. Qualifications:
Writing experience in editorial or advertising. Must work
well in a team environment. 4-year college degree
required English or Journalism degree a plus. Experience
working with Quark XPress. Boating experience and
knowledge of boating products and equipment preferred but
not required.
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Remember:
"Defeat is not the worst of failures. Not to have tried
is the true failure."
(George E. Woodberry)
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