FREELANCE JOB REPORT
Make the right business connections in the world’s
fastest-growing freelance marketplace.
Issue #370 Professional Edition
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In This Issue:
1…..Success Follows Success with Freelance Work Exchange
2…..Hot Job: Develop Web Site Backend
3…..What's Your Hourly Rate
4…..Jobs for Freelancers
5…..Ten Tips for Successful Freelancing
6.....More Jobs and Projects
7…..Achieving Freelance Success
8..…Cool Project: Write Technical Support Documents
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1. Success Follows Success with Freelance Work Exchange
As the number of jobs in out database continues to grow, more
and more people are getting to touch to tell us about their success
stories.
“This appears to be a wonderful site, and I have worked freelance
for some prestigious organizations already,” says Brian Wright.
He's just one of many who have contacted us recently, and the
number is rising every day.
This is a great time to launch a freelance career – there really
are plenty of opportunities for everyone. To get started today, just
sign up for a trial subscription with Freelance Work Exchange:
www.freelanceworkexchange.com
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2. Hot Job:
Develop Web Site Backend
A present website is in need of reconstruction. The new website
should have the following features. The site needs to be converted
to a dynamic website so that they can input and change the web
content without having to worry about the code. Add a Database
that accepts user information like email address and names. The
website will have more additions to it in terms of content and could
require design changes.
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3. What's Your Hourly Rate
Is $100 a good rate for freelance work? Have your say here:
http://freelanceworkexchange.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=59#59 ********************************************
4. Jobs for Freelancers
Work-at-home and free agent jobs for writers, designers,
programmers and other professionals.
Be a New York Copy Editor
Copy Editors in the New York City area are needed. You can
telecommute this position if you can attend personal meetings.
A freelance Copy Editor is required to join an innovative
independent publisher. This will be for one day a week initially.
You will be dealing with Copy editing & light editing, Writing
back cover copy and Manuscript evaluation. You should possess
Solid communication and organizational skills and knowledge
of Microsoft applications. Work as a Designer
A company is in need of a freelance designer. This will be for
ongoing contract work. You should be an expert in Quark,
Illustrator, PhotoShop. This company prefers school trained
designers. You will be provided with ongoing quality commercial
work. Internet web design skills are a plus. Be a Fashion Writer
A quarterly national consumer-based publication is in need of
writers. You will be writing about the entertainment and fashion
industries. You must have a fashion and journalism background,
and be able to meet deadlines and work within word count.
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5. Ten Tips for Successful Freelancing
Here's some advice on how to reach the top in the freelance world:
http://www.journalismcareers.com/articles/successfulfreelancing.shtml ********************************************
6. More Jobs and Projects
The latest projects and opportunities for free agents
worldwide.
Develop Web Site Backend
A present website is in need of reconstruction. The new website
should have the following features. The site needs to be converted
to a dynamic website so that they can input and change the web
content without having to worry about the code. Add a Database
that accepts user information like email address and names.
The website will have more additions to it in terms of content and
could require design changes.
Develop Touch Screen Interface
A programmer is needed for a touch screen operator interface.
This is for a video visitation project. Details of project available to
professional members. Please include your time frame and
expense window in the application. Design an XML Parser
An XML, SQL and ASP programmer is needed by a firm. You will
be helping design an XML Parser. This will be done from a provided
API. You should have a minimum of two years experience. Please
send your resume, references, and hourly rate.
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7. Achieving Freelance Success
So you want to be a freelancer? This book can show you how to get
ahead and make a good living from your creative skills:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0312152159/ ********************************************
8. Cool Project:
Write Technical Support Documents
A leading anti-spyware technology developer is looking for a
writer. You will be writing support documents and other technical
materials. You should have experience in enterprise, SDK, and/or
security industry writing. Applicants must submit a resume and samples
that clearly demonstrate technical proficiency in writing. You should
possess 3-4 years experience in this related industry.
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Remember
"Success is most enjoyable when it has been won against odds."
Author Unknown
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