Freelance Guides to Interviewing Effectively
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Freelance Guides to Interviewing Effectively teaches freelancers how to utilize techniques for acing a job interview and improving their chance for success.
Learn to
Prepare for an interview
Communicate effectively
Handle an interview professionally
ADDED BONUS! Get great advice from professionals like the Senior Project Manager at oDesk and more!
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Freelance Guides to Interviewing Effectively - Crystal Stannard
Freelance Guides to Interviewing Effectively
By
Crystal Stannard
SMASHWORDS EDITION
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Freelance Guides to Interviewing Effectively
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Contents
Intro
Freelancing 101TrendsResources
Applying and Interview Requests
Cover Letter BasicsResponding to an Interview Request
Preparing for the Interview
Research the CompanyHave Proof of Experience ReadyCreate a List of QuestionsPrepare Your Environment
Sell Your Skills
Handling NervesFocus on the Good but Don’t Ignore the BadCommunication MediumsCommunicate Effectively
Protect Yourself
Is the Job a Good Fit?Don’t Be Taken Advantage Of Salary NegotiationsClarify Requirements
Follow Up
Send Thank You ResponsesDon’t Harass But Show Interest
Top 5’s
Top 5 Things That Help Seal the DealTop 5 Things That Destroy an Interview
Advice from the Professionals
InterviewersInterviewees
Intro
Today’s economy has forced many of us to look into alternative options for supplementing our income. We have all seen the rise in part time opportunities such as writing for Associated Content or selling cosmetics through Avon. There is also a rise in the rate at which many of the unemployed are turning to freelancing as an opportunity to earn a living. Online employment middleman Elance, for example, is experiencing record growth: up more than 50% overall year-over-year with more than 48,000 jobs posted in the last 30 days alone, and more than $300 million in total freelancer earnings since 2007
(Lewis, 2011).
This book is not meant to guarantee employment, but rather to help put you in a position to prepare for and handle the interview process so you can have a better chance at landing a job. The freelance industry has some fierce competition and in cases with remote jobs, selling your skills is not always easy. When it comes to freelancing it can be a hit or miss type of scenario. You absolutely will not see an overnight success, but if you truly want this and can apply the effort you can make a decent living as a freelance