FREELANCE JOB REPORT
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Issue #318 Professional Edition
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In This Issue:
1…..Racing for the White House
2…..Hot Job: Write for a Web Site
3…..Get Found as a Freelancer
4…..Jobs for Freelancers
5…..Choose Your Niche
6......More Jobs and Projects
7…..Want a Fun Job?
8..…Cool Project: Work for an Internet Company
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1. Racing for the White House
Contention for the position of next president of the United states is hotting up, with the various contenders going head to head to win popularity.
But as a freelancer, should you care? Yes, you should. Because the policies of the next administration could have a big effect on your business. A booming economy could mean lots of freelance work to go around, while a recessionary one could cause the work to dry up.
Make sure you know how your candidate could effect the economy in the years ahead.
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2. Hot Job:
Write for a Web Site
Freelance writers who have the ability to write essay type papers are required. You will be working for a web site from your own home. Honest writers interested in academic writing research papers, thesis type work, and essays are in more demand.
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3. Get Found as a Freelancer
If you're a writer looking for work, consider signing up with WriterFind.com
This site helps all kinds of companies find the writing help they need - from copywriting and corporate communications to editors and scriptwriters.
You can sign up for as little as $69 a year, and there's a great chance that you will pick up work:
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4. Jobs for Freelancers
Work-at-home and free agent jobs for writers, designers,
programmers and other professionals.
Write for a Financial Magazine
An up and coming financial magazine requires freelance writers for articles and short columns. You will be involved in writing daily articles and perhaps weekly articles.
Design a Book Cover
A graphic designer is needed to work on a book project. You will need to do a four colour cover and six pieces of color cartoons.
Write Financial Web Site Columns
A developing financial company is in need of a freelance writer. You will be writing web site articles on financial and other topics. You should have some previous writing experience.
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5. Choose Your Niche
When you're looking for your next project, it's tempting to try and be all things to every potential client. But this can lead to a dilution of your strengths.
A better approach is to identify your core strengths and competences, and market yourself accordingly. Over a period of time, you will establish a reputation as a specialist, and the work will naturally follow.
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6. More Jobs and Projects
The latest projects and opportunities for free agents
worldwide.
Write For a Fashion Firm
A non-profit organization that promotes sustainable fashion industry initiatives is seeking an accomplished writer/editor for regular freelance assignments. You will help develop the concepts for organizational materials. You will be deal with all aspects of writing including: Direct Mail pieces, including acquisition, general membership and special appeals, updates and revisions to website copy, press releases, all correspondence with foundation leaders, supporters, including letters of inquiry, proposals and final reports.
Write Research Papers
A well established American company is in need of research writers. You will be researching and writing about a variety of topics. You should possess excellent written english skills, a home computer with connection to internet, good research skills and a passion for writing. Be a Print Designer
A a freelance designer is required for print adverts and web work. You should have at least two years industry experience, and be able to adapt to weekly and monthly changes. You must have ideas and be adapable and a fast worker.
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7. Want a Fun Job?
If you're looking for a job that's both fun and rewarding, you will see lots of opportunities advertised online. But which are genuine and which are scams? This site could help you make the right decision:
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8. Cool Project:
Work for an Internet Company
Growing Internet Company seeking web savvy writer/data entry/administrative assistants. You will be writing product descriptions, directory listings, other small writing tasks and inputting data into online directories, search engines and direct into HTML coded pages. You must have excellent writing, data entry, admin skills and good web researching ability.
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Remember:
"We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort."
Jesse Owens
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