FREELANCE JOB REPORT
Make the right business connections in the world’s
fastest-growing freelance marketplace.
Issue #305 Professional Edition
(Dedicated to helping you find work and make money.)
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In This Issue:
1…..Be a Work-at-Home Success
2…..Hot Job: Transcribe Medical/clinical interviews
3…..Get Money from the Government
4…..Jobs for Freelancers
5…..Value Your Time and Expertise
6..…More Jobs and Projects
7…..Enhance Your Skills
8…..Cool Project: Design Quality Packaging
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1. Be a Work-at-Home Success
Every day, we get dozens of inquiries from people
interested in starting a home-based career. Many can see
the potential, but don't know how to make it a reality.
But now it's easy. To help you get started on a new and
profitable way of life, we've launched the Work at Home
Success Kit.
This remarkable kit is jam-packed with all the
information and resources you need to get your home-based
career off to a flying start.
Here you will find a great directory full of resources
and information on home-based business opportunities,
plus 'Be Your Own Boss' - the complete guide to taking
control of your life.
But that's not all. The kit also includes Get More
Traffic, a whole volume dedicated to showing you how to
build a successful online venture.
If that wasn't enough, you also get a whole month's free
membership of Freelance Work Exchange, giving you access
to hundreds of freelance and work-at-home jobs.
There's no doubt that a home-based career offers the
potential for a great way of life. And now you can make
the most of the opportunity by getting your Work at Home
Success kit today.
To get started on the road to success, just click below:
http://www.freelanceworkexchange.com/wah-kit1.htm
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Can You Write A Simple Letter?
If yes, you could be in big demand, earning big money,
writing just a few hours a day from anywhere in the world
you choose to be. Here's how you can learn the secrets of
this little-known, lucrative business:
http://www.thewriterslife.com/md6c
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2. Hot Job:
Transcribe Medical/clinical interviews
Medical/pharmaceutical projects dealing in a wide variety
of therapy areas. Freelancers are required on an ongoing
basis to transcribe in-depth interviews or groups from
standard, mini, micro cassettes, and digital sound files
(wav. format, DSS etc). Medical experience/background and
good listening skills are essential. All applicants
should be fast audio typists, have a computer and access
to the Internet. Rates of pay are per minute of interview
transcribed, ranging approx. from $20-25 per hour. List
of pay rates will be sent upon request.
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3. Get Money from the Government
The government is a great potential source of business.
Millions, if not billions, of dollars are spent by Uncle
Sam every year - and you can get your share of the
action.
USAJobs is the official job site of the US government.
It's well worth checking out to find what possibilities
are open in your line of business:
http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/
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4. Jobs for Freelancers
Work-at-home and free agent jobs for writers, designers,
programmers and other professionals.
Design/Develop Banner Ads
This is a short-term contract position using flash to
develop banner ads. The individual should have experience
designing flash banner ads and be able to produce
examples of previous banner ad work.
Perl Programmer Needed
A Perl Programmer is need to removed print views and save
them to an Internet Database file. The database that is
currently used doesn't have that functionality built in
at present. This is a quick job and pay rate is
negotiable. Please forward your resume and your rates.
Search Engine Optimization Expert
A web development firm is looking to create a partnership
with an independent contractor who is capable of
significantly increasing the search engine optimization
of some of their high-end clients. You must have the
ability to achieve a top 5 ranking in Google, MSN, AOL,
Yahoo etc in broad categories, when money is not an
issue. If you can do this, then please contact with your
resume and links to sites you have optimized.
Junior Level Journalists Needed for Fashion Mag
Seeking junior level fashion journalists for fashion
tradeshow publication. Must have an interest in fashion
and the business of fashion. Excellent written and verbal
communication skills a must. Must be capable multi-tasker
and work under tight deadlines. Position entails heavy
phone follow-up and story-relevant interviews. Must
possess pleasant phone etiquette. Must be willing to take
direction. Position is contract only, per project basis
and may require travel. College graduates looking to
break into the fashion business and fashion journalism
are encouraged to apply. Requirements: College B.A.
degree in English or Communications preferred 1-2 years
of fashion journalism experience for print, public
relations & television. Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Suite. Proficiency with Photoshop, Quark and Illustrator
a plus. Please submit 2 published writing samples along
with your cover letter and resume.
Typesetter/Copy Editor Needed for Pop Culture Mag
Fast-paced pop-culture magazine needs a typesetter to
enter copyediting changes and do some light copyediting.
Excellent typing skills required. Must have flexible
schedule to work in the office two weeks a month. Office
is located in SoHo. 2 years experience required.
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5. Value Your Time and Expertise
One of the biggest mistakes new freelancers make is
underestimating their worth. It's easy to think in terms
of a full-time salary, and price your freelance time
accordingly.
However, freelancing is very different to being an
employee. You have to cover issues such as vacation time,
time off sick and time spent on marketing and
administration.
It all adds up to a considerable drain on your time,
reducing your billable hours. Add in the cost of business
overheads, and it is easy to see why freelance rates can
be so high.
So don't be afraid to charge a fair rate for your work -
you need to if you are to survive and prosper in the
freelance world.
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6. More Jobs and Projects
The latest projects and opportunities for free agents
worldwide.
Producer/Program Writer Needed - UK
An experienced producer and program writer is needed to
procure high profile speakers who are end users within
the finance arena. You will be an experienced producer
who is used to sourcing topics and high level speakers.
This is a freelance position and pay structure will be on
a daily basis. Please contact for further information.
FREELANCE RESEARCHERS/ WRITERS 9868361 - UK
Freelance high calibre researchers/ writers are needed
from all academic and professional backgrounds for
immediately available work. The company is currently
seeking 2:1 qualified graduates, postgraduates and
undergraduates of exceptional quality. Work will always
be specific to your specialised area. It can range from
the most elementary piece, to complex market reports. The
company is a modern company at the cutting edge of the
research market. Work at your own discretion. They
believe in simple, no hassle, flexible work practices
that fit around your life's responsibilities, not the
other way around.
Translate for Security Company - UK
Freelance Posts : Arabic, Ibo, Fujianese, Kurdish,
Bengali, Tamil. Translating and transcribing a wide
variety of overt and secret material, mainly deriving
from telephone interceptions under the authority of the
Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000, reporting
the essential points in clear idiomatic English, gisting
or more fully as needed, and assisting in the analysis of
intelligence. Providing expert knowledge on current
affairs and cultural matters associated with your region;
Offering a range of language-based support as required.
The successful candidate will have: Good language skills
(BA Honours or equivalent or mother tongue) in any one or
more of the languages listed above. Reading and writing
skills are not essential. Good spoken and written
English; A genuine love of languages and desire to
develop further language skills; Ability to work under
pressure and meet deadlines; Flexible attitude to work,
good team player and willing to take on responsibility;
Self-discipline and the ability to concentrate for long
periods; Good hearing (must pass audiometry test). There
are no specific requirements for entry. Applications from
native speakers and graduates are welcome to apply.
Submit your Story for Dumb Things Smart People Do
LIVING STUPID: DUMB THINGS SMART PEOPLE DO Do You Have
Funny Story? Have you done something that was dumb but
really funny? We all have. And now Stephanie Marston,
Co-author of Chicken Soup for the Empowered Woman's Soul
is seeking stories for Living Stupid: Dumb Things Smart
People Do. Now you have an opportunity to contribute to
this new series by sharing your humorous, true-life
experiences.
European Consultants Needed for High Quality Apparel
An Italian Company, specializing in high visibility
garments' manufactured for professional use, needs
consultants. They're now working upon a global
avant-garde project. Clothes and accessories provide high
visibility features for "private citizens", so they are
looking for sole agents to work exclusively with their
collection in several European countries. The
distribution strategy is directed to a wide chain of
specialized shops or to department stores which reflect
an image of high quality. If you are interested in
joining this company as a consultant, please contact them
for more info!
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7. Enhance Your Skills
As a freelancer, you need to ensure that your skills are
kept up to date. Inst.org is a site that is dedicated to
helping you get the training you need.
You can take a home-study course in subjects such as
copywriting, public relations, technical writing and
more. Make sure you don't slip behind in the skills
market:
http://www.inst.org
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8. Cool Project:
Design Quality Packaging
An experienced designer is needed for a fancy packaging
business. You must be able to implement creative and
original ideas with visual appeal. Experienced and
qualified designers preferred. If you are interested,
please forward your cover letter and resume for further
information.
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Remember:
"In the modern world of business, it is useless to be a
creative original thinker unless you can also sell what
you create. Management cannot be expected to recognize a
good idea unless it is presented to them by a good
salesman."
(David M. Ogilvy)
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