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Question by Ajeva: What questions do you ask when hiring a freelance writer?
I’m about to hire a freelance writer and I need some ideas on what questions to ask during the interview. This writer will also write for blogs. Thanks.
Best answer:
Answer by JudyAsk for writing samples of things they’ve written before that are of the same type as what they’d be doing for you.
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Looking for a Native English speaker to rewrite some articles for me. Articles not complex in a nature, and would require complete rewriting. Bid if, -You are a native English speaker, -Understands… (Budget: $ 30-$ 250 USD, Jobs: Article Rewriting, Articles, Blog, Ghostwriting, Reviews)
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How a Filipina freelancer made P1.5-M in a year
According to online freelance platform Elance, a Filipina freelancer, who was not identified, made $ 36,612 (around P1.5 million) in 2012 after completing 35 jobs involving writing and translation. This was the most made by any Filipino freelancer last …
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Security questioned
She has taken to writing her name or initials in permanent marker on the bottom of those items, making them easier to trace if another theft should occur. © Copyright 2013 The Review. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, …
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BWD lawsuit near completion
The settlement was actually reached at a December court hearing, where East Liverpool agreed to accept $ 6.2 million from the BWD to settle the dispute once and for all. The attorneys for the parties have spent the time since putting the agreement in …
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Question by windstonex: How can a designer get a freelance job?
I’m a graphic and advertising designer, and i want to earn some extra money, i hear my tutor telling about freelance job, but i dunno how to get one. Is there any tips?
I’ll be grateful if anyone could give me some advices~ Thanks~
Best answer:
Answer by gastronomist extremistThe first thing you need is a Rate Card, that lists your services & rates. Eg. Design rate per hour, or per project, rates for logo, brochure, ad, etc design. And of course your contact details. If you’re not sure how much to charge, ask around to see what the current “market rates” are.
There are recruitment/job websites that sometimes post freelance job opportunities.
You can also get freelance work by networking – asking around, telling your friends to tell their friends, meeting people at networking seminars, etc.
Another way is to “market” your services online, on online Classified pages, and even better if you have a website that showcases your work. But don’t publish your design rates on the web.
And you can also get a list of target businesses/companies in industries that you prefer to design for. Search…
