You never know what opportunity you might scroll past. Join relevant listservs and Facebook groups that share job postings in your field. It’s easy self-promotion and people are on their phones non-stop, more so than email.”Īlso, pay attention to who and what you’re following.
“It will serve as a reminder for people when you pop back up in their feed. “Use social media as a tool to promote your work,” says Jessica Marak, a New York-based designer. “When I’m at the laundromat and the conversation organically steers towards design or marketing, I offer up my services.” Make sure your social media plays to your strengths “There’s a tasteful way to talk about your skillset to find new opportunities for yourself,” says creative strategist Kayleigh Quyen. All it takes is a comment or DM to serve as a reminder that you still exist and will do freelance work.” Be a sales person for yourself “It can be super easy with social media, too. “Check in from time-to-time with old co-workers,” says New York-based writer Jinnie Lee. Maintain relationships with your old colleagues Looking for outside-the-box places to network? Seek out conferences like the Girlboss Rally that attract speakers and attendees from all industries so you can cast a wide net and connect with some who may inquire about your services down the line. I always put it out there and say that although I have a job I’m available for freelance.” Sometimes that’s been in the form of a friend connecting me to someone, or going to an event I’m excited about because there are usually like-minded people there-versus a generic networking event.
Step up your networkingĬhicago-based event producer Lucy Angel says, “All of my freelance work has come from networking. If you’re struggling to get jobs, consider these freelancer tips. Four ways to be more productive, right this way. See their tips for cultivating a steady stream of jobs so you never have to worry about late payments or other stressors that come with the hustle. In order to help you live your best #freelancelife, we sourced advice from some of the busiest freelancers we know to glean what’s worked for them. That said, it’s a never-ending grind to bring in the level of work you might find as a full-time employee.įrom chasing payments to trying to get your name out there to secure new gigs, you’d be surprised by how little time you actually have to execute your work. As the name implies, freelancing involves a great deal of freedom from the confines of a structured nine to five.
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