Some wise man once said that all rules were made to be broken (I know, cliche). It’s true though. Who ever got by as a freelancer by happily obeying the rules of the working world? Yet despite this career choice, there still always seems to be more rules to have to follow. Well, I give…
I tend to have an on-again, off-again relationship with Twitter. Some weeks are just so busy with work that Twitter plays second fiddle to it. I still don’t get paid to use it so, sorry there little avatars with personalities, you’ll have to wait until next week (or after a night out later tonight). Maybe…
Murphy’s Laws apply to all aspects of life and work. When you think about though, weren’t they made especially for freelancing? For example… If anything can go wrong in freelancing, it will. You’ll survive though. Maybe. Work always comes at you when you are busiest. When you are not busy at all, lots of luck…
The difference between achieving the high or low end of the salary range offered can be as simple as altering your resume. Different resume templates project different first impressions to your potential employer. If your resume is rushed and unfocused, you could be selling yourself short when it comes to negotiating a higher salary. Show…
Ever wish there was a free and easy way for interested recruiters to access your resume right from your LinkedIn profile? There is! And it’s so easy to do. Here’s how: Log in to your LinkedIn account. Go to your Edit Profile page. Scroll to the Summary, Experience or Education section. Click on the box…
Q. How can I negotiate a salary if I have never had a job? A. Even if you are a new graduate or have never had a salaried position, you can learn how to ask for (and receive) a fair salary. Here’s how: Research the salary range for the position. See if the salary range…
If you haven’t figured out Twitter by now, then you wouldn’t notice there is a tendency to follow anyone out there who sends a random tweet your way. Hell, I’m even guilty here. Over time, though, when you really think about who you interact with, isn’t it safe to say that you remain within your…
The Joy of Being An Information Broker There is not a day that goes by where I marvel at the whole Twitter hootenanny. Check the ticker, come across an article or some clever humor, read it, retweet it . Repeat. Of course, I make my own contributions by choking down my own RSS feedbag and…
For many years, I’ve worked as a solo freelancer. It’s perfect. I set my own rules and do the work the way I want it to be done. Plus I wouldn’t have lasted this long if the work I have done wasn’t top-notch (sure, I take pride). But during those eight years, I’ve come to…
