FREELANCE JOB REPORT
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Issue #330 Professional Edition
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In This Issue:
1…..More Jobs, More Hope
2…..Hot Job: Write Current Affairs Articles
3…..Get a Genuine Job
4…..Jobs for Freelancers
5…..Generate More Prospects
6......More Jobs and Projects
7…..Tips for Freelancers
8..…Cool Project: Consult on Variety of Areas
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1. More Jobs, More Hope
With the US economy adding new jobs for the eighth month in a row, the economy is beginning to look much more promising for freelancers.
More jobs means more activity in the creative market, which leads to more work for freelancers. So if you've been finding things a little quiet lately, don't panic. A mini-boom may be just around the corner.
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2. Hot Job:
Write Current Affairs Articles
Amateur and professional freelance journalists and writers wanted for contributions to a new, left-of-centre current affairs magazine. The magazine features vigourously argued news and commentaries. These are on subjects ranging from fluoridation of water supplies to Stravinsky's neo-fascism, from the secrets of quangos to life in Guantanamo Bay.
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3. Get a Genuine Job
With so many scams around on the Internet, it's hard to know where you can find a real job. GenuineJob.com exists to help you solve this dilemma.
Here you will find a good selection of reliable jobs that you may find of interest, covering a range of different fields.
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4. Jobs for Freelancers
Work-at-home and free agent jobs for writers, designers,
programmers and other professionals.
Edit Existing Web Sites
A developer is needed to add new functionality to an exiting website made using Adobe Go Live. You will also be involved in developing new features for the site. New functions include a section where customers can open and/or access accounts and order products, place service calls or submit billing information.
Work on an Online Florist Site
Creative marketers and are needed to write Search Engine Optimized pages. You will need to have previous experience in SEO writing. You will be working for an established florist.
Develop Web Sites
A professional individual in the Los Angeles area who has had experience developing web sites using Adobe GoLive 4.0 is needed. The site has already been designed, you will be refining the design. You will also be working with Image Styler and Image Ready. Write Content Reviews for a Web Site A site featuring book and movie reviews, is in need of reviewers. You can review books and movies you've already read and seen. If added to the database, your review can be seen by over 1,500,000 visitors every month who will also see you listed as a scholar. ********************************************
5. Generate More Prospects
Sitting around waiting for the phone to ring is no way to grow your business. If business is a little slack, you have to take action. Draw up a list of suitable prospects and contact them by mail, then follow up by mail.
If you do this on a regular basis, you will be amazed at how effective this tactic can be. Soon you will have more work than you can handle.
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6. More Jobs and Projects
The latest projects and opportunities for free agents
worldwide.
Adjust a Cgi Script
A search engine has a SmartSearch cgi script and the search results are messed up. After one or two pages the results from the initial search are gone. A programmer is needed to edit the script, and fix the problem.
Design Graphics For Online Florist
An online florist is in the process of revamping its web site. Talented graphic designers are needed for this process. You will be working with images of flowers and any other images related to florists. Write Web Site Content
A job finding site requires written content. You will be writing tips on resume writing, networking and interview writing. Eventually more career oriented content will be required. Integrate a Login Script A programmer is needed to integrate the registration and membership of new scripts with existing scripts. The new script will need to allow users login without reregistering. Users should be able to login any where on the site with one set of username and password. ********************************************
7. Tips for Freelancers
If you're a freelance writer looking for work, this article gives you some useful advice on how to get started:
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8. Cool Project:
Consult on Variety of Areas
Consultant opportunities are available for professional individuals with good communication skills. You should have the ability to work independently and without supervision. Certification or ability to be certified in one or more areas as outlined in the job description is required. Expertise in multiple areas is a plus!
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"Limits exist only in your mind."
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