OK…so the focus this month is one of my favorites and is a great way to kick off our 2016 — because it’s all about getting better at what you do as a freelancer. This month, we’re going to focus on
developing our freelance skills.
I know that can be hard
when you’re busy invoicing and doing the work you actually get paid for, but here’s the thing…even a little bit of education can make a HUGE difference in your freelance career. That’s because any time you improve the work you deliver, you increase your potential income, and open up doors to new blocks of clients you may have never considered before.
Goals
If you haven’t had a chance to post your goals this month,
come by the forums and let everyone know what you’re working on in January. Need some ideas? Here are a few suggestions…
Beginner
If you don’t already have a specialization, choose a few that might interest you.
Intermediate
Search for
and find 3 newsletters or publications that discuss your specialization. Subscribe and review them over the month. At the end of the month, keep what you like, unsubscribe from what you don’t.
Advanced
Choose a book or course in your field and pledge to finish it by the end of the month (if it’s possible)…or finally start brushing up on that skill you’ve been putting off for so long.
Gig
Overview
Remember to keep that client pipeline flowing! Just click on these links and add on a
couple of your keywords to customize each search to your location or specialty…and don’t forget to pass any good prospects on to your freelance friends
in the forums, or feel free to post
in our LinkedIn group.
Upwork: Web design, app development, and web security get the spotlight this week at Upwork.
Indeed: Indeed is keeping up its focus on writer work this week with local and remote opportunities for copywriters, resume creation, and blog
writing.
Monster: The granddaddy of job sites has an interesting mix of construction, interpreter work, front-end dev, and social media.
CareerBuilder: CareerBuilder is keeping things varied with UX, graphic, and eCommerce design, as well as digital marketing and project management.
Thanks as always, and just a quick
reminder to
download and fill out your self-assessment…we’ll be circling back around next quarter to see what’s changed, so make sure you give yourself enough time to see growth!
Megan.