FREELANCE JOB REPORT
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Issue #307 Professional Edition
(Dedicated to helping you find work and make money.)
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In This Issue:
1…..Good News from the Job Market
2…..Hot Job: Software Developer/Security Analyst Required
3…..Get a Temp Job
4…..Jobs for Freelancers
5…..Price by Value
6..…More Jobs and Projects
7…..Get a Free Subscription
8…..Cool Project: Illustrate 2 Stories Per Week for Ezine
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1. Good News from the Job Market
Latest statistics from the government show that many
thousands more jobs have been created in the economy.
That's good news for everyone, including freelancers. A
livelier economy means more projects all round, and
greater scope for freelancers to pick up work.
Let's hope the figures continue for the next few months,
to give us an encouraging start to 2004.
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2. Hot Job:
Software Developer/Security Analyst Required
Freelance software developer/security analyst required.
Requirements: 5+ years of security analysis and security
software development in a commercial environment. 5+
years of Microsoft Windows programming and Windows
technologies and/or equivalent UNIX experience. Strong
C/C++ experience is required, COM/DCOM/COM+. Experience
with security testing tools, development of threat
assessments and security testing methodologies.
Experience designing secure networked applications. B.S
or M.S. degree in Computer Science.
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3. Get a Temp Job
If you're looking for freelance or contract work, don't
overlook NetTemps.com.
Although this site may sound as if it is for temporary
employees only, it also covers a wide range of other
possibilities.
Here you will find jobs in sectors ranging from admin and
clerical to legal and management.
Whatever your skill, this is an excellent place to look
for work.
http://www.nettemps.com
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4. Jobs for Freelancers
Work-at-home and free agent jobs for writers, designers,
programmers and other professionals.
3 to 4 Copywriters Needed for Transportation Industry
Looking for three or four copywriters. Writers must have
experience writing for transportation companies. Would
love to see a portfolio full of marketing and promotion
pieces relating to the transportation industry. If you
have all of these requirements please send your resume.
Write for a Luxury Lifestyle Magazine
Looking for freelance writers to contribute to a luxury
lifestyle/society magazine, with a Manhattan and Palm
Beach focus. Writers must have previous consumer
publication experience and work creatively within the
confines of assigned stories. Experience writing about
interior design, historic topics, architecture, and
upscale lifestyle are all of interest. Working well with
a small staff and on deadline is essential. Pay is 50
cents/word. Please email or fax resume and two clips.
Only attachments saved as Word file or rich text file
format will be accepted. NO PHONE CALLS.
Freelance News Clipper - NYC
NYC strategic communications firm specializing in
corporate communications is looking for an individual on
a freelance basis to monitor and clip news items about
their clients. Must be able to work early morning hours
from 5:00 am to 9:00 am a few days a week and weekends,
as needed. Must be able to go into the NYC office. Must
be able to read and summarize news articles that are
distributed to senior executives in a fast paced
environment on a deadline basis. A good understanding of
current business and financial news is required.
Experience with Factiva, Bloomberg, etc. is helpful. This
is a great opportunity for a responsible graduate student
who is capable of working independently, especially
someone with an interest in journalism or public
relations.
Create a Website and Backend Database
Looking for a freelance web designer that is willing to
create a website and backend database. Will pay % of
sales sold off the website. Please e-mail more more
information.
Rewrite Position Descriptions
Seeking a talented, creative, well versed freelance
writer/web page editor. The clients HR forms have 300
high level position description summaries (roughly 4
sentences each) that need rewording and text
layout/appearance. The summaries highlight the primary
duties/scope for each position. You must be able to work
quickly and accurately. When responding, please include
your price and turnaround time based on above
specifications. Project needs to be completed by end of
the year. You can then provide layout and wording ideas.
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5. Price by Value
New freelancers often ask us how they should charge for
their work. There are many standard models for pricing,
but the simplest is to look at the value of the work you
produce. What value does it provide to the client? If you
can provide work of high value that helps the client to
make more money, you are justified in charging more for
your services.
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6. More Jobs and Projects
The latest projects and opportunities for free agents
worldwide.
Freelance Junior Artist required - Australia
A home lifestyle magazine based in Australia is looking
for a freelance junior artist. Must have an eye for
detail, colour and typography. Must have at least 2 yrs
magazine experience plus knowledge of Indesign/Quark,
Photoshop and illustrator is essential. This is a position
for a creative junior artist who is motivated, friendly
and definitely a team player. If Trisha Guild, Jasper
Conran or herbaceous borders sound familiar please send
your cv with at least 2/3 samples of your best magazine
layouts.
Typesetter Needed for Publishing Company - UK
A publishing company with offices in Bristol and Bath is
now looking for a freelance typesetter who can proofread,
correct and set type. If you have experience working with
QuarkXpress and are now looking to work on a freelance
basis with a rapidly expanding company, then please
contact with your resume.
Freelance Site Manager - Manchester, UK
A very busy Regional Contractor is looking for a
freelance Site Manager to take control of a housing
estate in Manchester building 38 2 & 3 bedrooms, 2 and 3
storey houses. The contractor is offering continuity with
an increasing order book, with the potential of
temp-to-perm position, if suited. Ideal candidates will
come from a trade background and have a proven track
record in site management. Refurb and building background
will be considered, but a housing background would be
preferable.
Apparel Designer Needed - London, UK
As an apparel designer you will have a unique opportunity
to demonstrate your ability to create new designs for
children's and women's apparel including costumes. You will
need to demonstrate a very successful track record to
date. Perhaps you have outgrown your present position and
are now seeking to join the big league. What makes this
role so exciting is the opportunity to work with a world
famous brand, which is synonymous with innovative design,
trend setting and creative marketing. The products are
sold through a very extensive UK and European network of
prime location stores include character art, toys,
stationery, gifts, books, DVDs videos, children's and
women's fashion and drinkware.
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7. Get a Free Subscription
If you're in the ecommerce business, you may wish to
consider signing up for a free subscription to eWeek.
This publication provides a mix of analysis, news and
information that will keep you up to date with events in
the industry.
http://4jobs11.tradepub.com/free/ew/
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8. Cool Project:
Illustrate 2 Stories Per Week for Ezine
A new ezine is currently looking for freelance artist to
provide artwork for the following genres: Erotica,
Fantasy, Horror, Mystery/Suspense, Romance, Science
Fiction, Western. These will be ongoing assignments
requiring two finished products per week. Each product is
to be created specifically for the assigned story and
designed based on the provided story issue. Assignments
will pay royalties based on subscriptions. Email for
details.
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Remember:
"Self-reliance is the only road to true freedom, and being
one's own person is its ultimate reward".
Patricia Sampson
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