FREELANCE JOB REPORT
Make the right business connections in the world’s
fastest-growing freelance marketplace.
Issue #353 Professional Edition
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In This Issue:
1…..Jobs Go Hi-Tech
2…..Hot Job: Manage Business Copy
3…..Search for Jobs
4…..Jobs for Freelancers
5…..Make a Million a Year
6.....More Jobs and Projects
7…..Step-by-Step Interview Planning
8..…Cool Project: Be a Resume Writer
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1. Jobs Go Hi-Tech
A study by a ComputerJobs.com shows that the
economic recovery is creating higher-paying tech
jobs, requiring more advanced skill sets.
For freelancers, keeping up with technology can
be an issue, as you have to pay for any training
yourself. But you can't afford to get left behind. So
make sure you keep abreast of changes in your
market, and get the training you need to stay in touch.
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2. Hot Job:
Manage Business Copy
A talented writer is needed to manage a company's
copy and correspondence. This will be for a trendy
upmarket hotel. You will be writing press releases,
promotional articles and proofreading other
correspondence. Please include samples of your
previous work, and a detailed resume in your application.
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3. Search for Jobs
One way of finding jobs online is to try a jobs meta-search
engine, to search a number of sites at the same time.
Jopit.com is one example of this new breed of job resources.
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4. Jobs for Freelancers
Work-at-home and free agent jobs for writers, designers,
programmers and other professionals.
Work as a Java Developer
A Senior level Java Developer needed by a firm. You will
be working on the main elements of the systems
development cycle. This includes performing analysis,
design, coding, testing, implementation, and maintenance.
You should have 10 or more years IT experience, Java,
J2EE, Java Messaging Services experience, and strong
verbal communication skills. There are 4 full time, work
at home positions available. Write for a Web Site
A recently launched web site is in need of writers to prepare
content. You will be posting stories, comments, and articles
pertaining to any and all topics under the sun. These include
Politics, Entertainment, Health, Dating, Music and any other
topic you wish to write about. This site allows writers articles
to be posted directly next to current event news feeds from
Reuters, ABC News, ESPN, and so many more mainstream
sources. Teach Online Courses
A growing web site is in need of tutors. This will be for online
courses in language. All languages are accepted from around
the world, however it must be your native tongue. You will be
working from home, setting your own schedule. All work will
be handled online. Please send an application to gain more
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5. Make a Million a Year
The dot-com crash is well and truly over, and online business
is booming. People like Jennifer Nichols and Brad Fallon, who
founded their wedding supplies business last year, are finding
that the Internet offers real possibilities.
Now they're on track to earn $1 million in revenues this year.
"I wanted to be able to have children and stay home – without
giving up my income," says Jennifer, founder of
www.MyWeddingFavors.com, which averages $150,000 in
monthly sales after just six months in business. "If I'd have
known I could make more money working in my pajamas
every day, I would have quit my job a long time ago!" ********************************************
6. More Jobs and Projects
The latest projects and opportunities for free agents
worldwide.
Work With PhotoShop Files
Video clips exported as photoshop files are in need of
manipulation. They need to have layers added that are
the alpha matt for the characters off the background.
This involves cut out the actors from the background scene
for special effects to be added. Each second of video is
30 frames of video so there are around 2250 frames of
video that need to be matted. Each matt need to be the
best it can be, given that the source frames are 720 x 480
pixels video.
Work as a Graphic Designer
A graphic designer is needed for a relatively new lingerie
company. You should be experienced in Photoshop and
Illustrator. You will be helping to further forward this company.
Project includes working on hang tags, logos, catalog layout
and web site elements. If you are a designer looking for
experience, then this job would be well suited to you. Ghost Write E-Books
Two or three ghost writers are needed for ebooks. These
will be related to home ownership and holiday houses. The
e-books will need to be around 320 pages long. The books
will need to utilize the following keywords: holiday-home
owners, investment, leisure, business, tourism, overseas
properties. A table of content and have raw information
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7. Step-by-Step Interview Planning
Delivering a great performance in interviews is critical to
success as a freelancer. This book shows you how you
can improve your interviewing skills and make the right
impression.
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8. Cool Project:
Be a Resume Writer
A talented writer is needed for a resume writing service.
You should be able to gloss over an individuals resume.
Minimum experience is necessary, however you should
have a passion for writing. You can work from home with
this position.
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Remember
"Courage is not a lack of fear, but the ability to act while
facing fear."
Author Unknown
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