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Get started freelancing on Upwork with no experience

Get started freelancing on Upwork with no experience

FromThe Scrimba Podcast


Get started freelancing on Upwork with no experience

FromThe Scrimba Podcast

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Length:
17 minutes
Released:
Jun 29, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

When you don't have a CompSci degree, you have to get creative ?! Ehtisham found freelance work on UpWork by doing the work without permission. Next, he transferred his excellent reviews to earn a job interview! Now his job title is Front-end developer and he works remotely. Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
01:03 Start freelancing with no experience
03:36 Getting your first client
05:06 The impact of customer recommendations 
06:40 Pricing yourself for opportunity
09:20 Turning freelance work experience into a full-time role
11:00 Ehtisham's new job
11:57 What the interview process looked like 
13:15 Ehtisham's recommended resources
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Released:
Jun 29, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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Learn from inspiring developers about how they found meaningful and fulfilling work that that also pays them well. On The Scrimba Podcast, you'll hear motivational advice and job-hunting strategies from developers who've been exactly where you are now. We talk to developers about their challenges, learnings, and switching industries in the hopes of inspiring YOU. This is the podcast that provides the inspiration, tools, and roadmaps to move from where you are to work that matters to you and uniquely fits your strengths and talents.