FREELANCE JOB REPORT
Make the right business connections in the world’s
fastest-growing freelance marketplace.
Issue #335 Professional Edition
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In This Issue:
1…..Freelancers Risk Their Lives to Report
2…..Hot Job: Manage a Web Business
3…..Get Contract Work
4…..Jobs for Freelancers
5…..Multitasking for Writers
6......More Jobs and Projects
7…..The Key to Freelance Success
8..…Cool Project: Verify Web Content
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1. Freelancers Risk Their Lives to Report
With news that two freelance journalists were killed in Baghdad
recently, it is clear that there is a serious danger to reporters.
But despite the dangers, many freelancers continue to work in
Iraq, bring news of events and exposing issues to public scrutiny.
Independent and determined, freelance specialists clearly have
a lot to offer to our society today. ********************************************
2. Hot Job:
Manage a Web Business
A Trading Technologies Corporation is currently looking for a
Customer Support Manager and Site Editor. This is a home based
job. Customer support will be done by phone and email. You must
have availability of own PC, Internet and phone line. You must speak
German, English and some French.
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3. Get Contract Work
ContractedWork.com continues to grow as a useful market for
freelancers. Here you will find a range of projects, from web design
to legal and administrative:
http://www.contractedwork.com ********************************************
4. Jobs for Freelancers
Work-at-home and free agent jobs for writers, designers,
programmers and other professionals.
Assist with C#
A developer who is fluent in C# is needed to assist a programmer.
This will be done in dot net. You will be working on web applications
and sql server. Be a Graphic Designer
A start up promotional business is in need of graphic designers.
You will be used for initial start up, and for ongoing design work. This
is on a per job basis. Enhance an Existing System
A system that handles invoicing and inventory control is in need of
an update. A programmer familiar in Visual Basic Ver. 6.0 and MS
Access '97 is needed to perform enhancements. The system uses
Data Access Object to handle database access. Client applications
are running on client PC's over Windows 95/98 and database file is
stored on a Windows NT server and exposed using a folder share. ********************************************
5. Multitasking for Writers
When you have several jobs on the go at once, it can be hard to keep
track of deadlines and priorities. Here is some advice on how to handle
the situation:
http://www.bobbrooke.com/WritersCorner/multitasking.htm ********************************************
6. More Jobs and Projects
The latest projects and opportunities for free agents
worldwide.
Intergrate a Telephony System
A developer is needed to develop an SIP interface to IP telephony
system providing integration with an existing OutBack product. You
must have good SIP knowledge and experience, and programming
experience in C++ and C#.
Conduct a Course on Citrix
A communications company is looking for a trainer to provide a small
group of students with an introduction to Citrix Metaframe XP. They will
be two half-day classes to be held in San Francisco in mid-June, 2004.
Trainer should provide their own curriculum and training materials. This
contract can lead to future training opportunities. Citrix Certified Trainers Design a Business Logo
A fitness business is in need of a logo. This will need to incorporate Yoga.
The business will be name Body's in Motion Wellness, or BMW. Preferably
just using BMW for the logo. Business owner has bodies forming the letters
as a creative idea.********************************************
7. The Key to Freelance Success
If you need some advice on building and developing your freelance
career, this book can provide you with some useful information. This
book looks at every aspect of freelancing, covering the subject in
comprehensive detail:
http://www.readersread.com/cgi-bin/review.pl?reviewid=120322 ********************************************
8. Cool Project:
Verify Web Content
A student in English or Writing is needed to do Web content verification.
You will also be involved in copy editing articles on diet, exercise and
nutrition. This project would look great on your Resume.
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Remember
"If you can accept rejection and reject acceptance, then there is nothing
you should be afraid of attempting."
Grant Ormerod
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