FREELANCE JOB REPORT
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Issue #331 Professional Edition
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In This Issue:
1…..New Jobs Surge
2…..Hot Job: Develop Powerpoint Presentations
3…..Become a Writer
4…..Jobs for Freelancers
5…..Teleworking in Brief
6......More Jobs and Projects
7…..Write a Good Cover Letter
8..…Cool Project: Develop a Logo
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1. New Jobs Surge
The latest government show that the number of jobs being created is growing rapidly. That's good news for the freelance economy. It shows that things are picking up, and that demand for contract services is likely to increase.
There is always work around if you know where to look, but now there are more opportunities than ever.
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2. Hot Job:
Develop Powerpoint Presentations
A startup company launching a freelance site for a regional market is in need of Freelancers. Needed is four sets of powerpoint presentations that are four pages long. These will contain general information about the companies service, info for service buyers, service sellers and affiliate partners.
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3. Become a Writer
If you think you've got what it takes to become a writer, this site may be able to help you.
Here you will find good advice, tips, discussion forums and other sources of useful information.
http://www.writingsite.com/ ********************************************
4. Jobs for Freelancers
Work-at-home and free agent jobs for writers, designers,
programmers and other professionals.
Create Catalogue Layouts
A busy media studio is currently looking for freelance layout designers for catalogue production. All the elements, in terms of images, copy, and directions will be provided. The role of the successful candidate is to accurately and professional assemble the pages as per the catalogues creative concept into color corrected and print ready files.
Research Computer Science Material
A work at home professional is needed to provide academic research assistance in the Computer Science field. You will need to find journal articles and research papers and disserations on the specific subjects. This will be mostly AI and AL related. Access to IEEE/ACM/AAAI digital libraries will be provided. Write for a Music Magazine
This site is dedicated to creating an up-to-date, informative, and fun haven for independent musicians and their fans. Experience writers are needed to write reviews, interviews and business-related articles of benefit to Indie musicians and their music fans. ********************************************
5. Teleworking in Brief
Teleworking is a complex subject that raises a whole load of issues. But if you are looking for a quick guide to the world of the teleworker, this book will interest you: http://www.amazon.com/exec/ebidos/tg/detail/-/0750628758
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6. More Jobs and Projects
The latest projects and opportunities for free agents
worldwide.
Photograph For a Children's Book
Freelance photographers are needed for a childrens book entitled, Busy Little Feet. Needed are digital photos to complete a fun five page section. The basic premise is a child in the 5-9yr range playfully have their shoes and socks taken off, and then being tickled on their feet.
Design Greeting Cards
A designer who has writing skills is needed by a greeting card company. The selected candidate will develop a sample line of cards. The cards will need to be humorous, apologetic, uplifting, congratulatory, thankful and sentimental. The overall content and graphics of the cards will be directed to those who have one common thread. This commonality will be disclosed after accepting the initial offer, review of your history and portfolio, management approval and signing of a non-disclosure agreement. Develop Mini Sites
A web developer is needed to develop small "mini-sites." The sites will need one to ten pages in total. These are portal sites offering information on various subjects with most content and information provided. Some pages need a shopping cart for several items. This is not an entire e-commmerce site. ********************************************
7. Write a Good Cover Letter
Don't rush your cover letter. It's a vital part of your job application, as this article explains:
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8. Cool Project:
Develop a Logo
A talented graphic designer is needed to develop a company logo. The company expects it to be modern and snazzy. The company name is Black Box Entertainment and Travel. Include a link to your online portfolio in your application.
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Remember
"Forget past mistakes. Forget failures. Forget everything except what you're going to do now and do it."
William Durant
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