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So, Rachel's List made this post of great places to find freelance gigs in Australia. (Thanks Samantha Anderl!) To flip that, we're ALSO widely known as the best Australian source of talented, pre-approved freelance journalists, copywriters and content specialists. I'm talking seasoned pros who WILL make your lives easier and eliminate the need for you to hand-hold or re-do the job. So if you're a brand, business, publisher or agency hiring for project work, part-time jobs or ongoing freelance gigs - AND you want fast results, give us a try. Especially if you're offering remote work and decent rates. (I often have job-posters ringing me in a panic saying, 'Close it early! I have enough applicants!' because that's how things roll on our jobs board a lot of the time.) https://lnkd.in/gPs76-5V #rachelslist #postajob #postagig

This is a gentle reminder to all recruiters and hiring managers that freelancing experience is as valid as any full-time job. "I'm actually concerned about your freelance experience." I'm actively looking for a full-time role as a marketing communications specialist, and this is what a senior brand marketing manager of a multinational corporation said to me during the interview. I thought about whether to write about this, but this is an important discussion. Freelancing has taught me: 💌 how to write for multiple marketing collaterals such as blogs, articles, product copy, social media copy, email newsletters, LinkedIn content, and much more 💌 diversity and inclusion, where I collaborated with clients from the UK, US, Canada, Australia, Singapore, South Korea, Viet Nam, Thailand and UAE 💌 how to help business owners develop a solid content strategy from scratch 💌 that it's important to upskill and add more skills to my portfolio so that I can help my clients better 💌 outreach and EDM, which I learnt on the job 💌 how to develop content for industries such as SaaS, Edu-tech, Ad-tech, IT, Retail, Fin-tech, and small businesses Are you concerned about having a team member who can literally adapt to ANY situation or stay calm in a crisis situation? Or know how to develop engaging content for a diverse audience? Please, someone, enlighten me on how this is concerning. I have been freelancing for four years, and I'm proud of every bit of that journey. I have also worked in-house for top-tier brands and organisations, so I know inside out how egoistical higher managers can be seeing someone with better skills than them... OR maybe you have someone in your circle whom you have decided to give the job to, and needed some stupid reason to reject a good candidate (just saying) 🤷♀️ Do you want to know something? Ask politely and professionally. If you want to know about my freelance journey, I would explain every little detail. Want to know why I'm switching to 9 to 5? I am glad to share the personal reason behind it, too. Anyhoo, if you're a hiring manager seeing this post, please be more respectful towards your candidates. It doesn't cost anything. For freelancers who are trying to shift from 9 to 5, have you faced any such experiences? How do you handle them? Also, I'm not salty about the rejection, but I'm (obviously) upset about the reasons she gave for her feedback. It's as ridiculous as it can be. #freelance #freelancewriter #contentmarketing #marketingcommunications #jobsearch #interviews #feedback #jobsearchstories #jobhunt

Check out these suggestions for freelancers from your new friends Samantha Anderl and Pamela Avila, this is some very useful information!

Freelance pals, Buckle up. Today I'm bringing you 11 places to find the BEST freelance, contract & remote gigs this week: 1. Top job opportunities are sent directly to your inbox each week, plus timely resources to support you as you grow and evolve. The Harlow newsletter is a treasure trove for freelancers. Next edition drops Thursday. https://lnkd.in/gZmHNiqD 2. Cave Jobs manually combs the internet daily to find and upload freelance gigs and remote jobs posted by Team Leads, Founders, CMOs, Heads of Content, and even business owners on their feeds. https://lnkd.in/gidxPavn 3. Get work-from-anywhere marketing roles delivered to your inbox every Friday. Brought to you by a favorite of mine (and probably yours) Tamilore O.. https://lnkd.in/giyAv5TY 4. Founder Gigs by Alex Friedman is a newsletter that curates fractional roles for founders who want to supplement their income while continuing to build other businesses and revenue streams. https://foundergigs.com/ 5. Yentalist by Olivia Dreizen Howell and the Fresh Starts Registry crew features a curated list of great remote marketing jobs. Updated a couple of times a week with the latest and greatest.  https://yentalist.com/ 6. The Freelance Writing Network has paid and free versions of their Substack, all aimed at helping writers find the best new gigs. https://lnkd.in/d_ES-YVC 7. Get fractional jobs delivered to your inbox as soon as they're posted directly from the company's website. Get on Mylance's list. https://lnkd.in/gszX3gf2 8. Get daily freelance writing gigs delivered straight to your inbox from Chris Bibey's Freelance Framework. Get the next one: https://lnkd.in/gsfHSdE8 9. Surely Work has 691 open jobs today. The first few on the board are for videographers and designers. You can find some great niche roles here. https://lnkd.in/gnX_W4Ai 10. Make space in your inbox every Friday for Kaitlyn Arford's Freelance Opportunities newsletter. Chock full of opportunities for journalists, copywriters, social media managers, and more. https://lnkd.in/g-zEDKNX 11. Dan's Dispatch by brings you weekly freelance writing gigs and advice on building a creative business doing work you love. https://lnkd.in/gJ-J59KK That's this week's round-up! Subscribe, bookmark, and add any other job boards or newsletters I should include in my next round-up below!

Do freelancers exaggerate their success? As a freelance social media manager and content creator, I've been navigating the freelance world for a few months now, and every time I scroll through LinkedIn, it feels like every other freelancer is sharing stories of their incredible journey and the endless opportunities that come their way. It's easy to get caught up in comparison, wondering why everyone else's path seems so smooth while I'm here, still figuring things out. Are there things I'm missing? Am I not as qualified as others? But you know what? I've come to realise that it's okay to still be learning and growing. Embracing the journey, with all its ups and downs, is part of the excitement of freelancing. I'm passionate about what I do, and I believe in the value of my work. Sure, it hasn't been all smooth sailing. But through sharing my passions and skills on social media, I've started to see real progress. I've worked with some amazing brands for content creation and social media management, and it feels good to see my hard work pay off. For anyone else feeling overwhelmed by the highlight reels on LinkedIn, here's what's helped me stay grounded: - Following and connecting with people in my industry who inspire me. - Engaging in conversations and reaching out for support—there's a whole community out there willing to help. - Setting boundaries for my time on social media to avoid burnout. Since implementing these steps, I've started to feel more confident and positive about my journey, even though it's not always easy. And while I may not have close friends who are freelancers, connecting with content creators and social media managers over coffee has been a breath of fresh air. Freelancing certainly has its challenges, but I wouldn't trade this journey for anything. 

Freelance pals, Stop scrolling. It's time for our weekly round-up of the best job boards, newsletters, and people working to help you find freelance gigs. 8 places to find open roles on October 8th. Dive in! 1. Top job opportunities are sent directly to your inbox each week, plus timely resources to support you as you grow and evolve. Great for marketers, writers, project managers, designers, developers, + more! The Harlow newsletter drops every Thursday. https://lnkd.in/gZmHNiqD 2. Cave Jobs manually combs the internet to find and upload freelance and remote jobs as they're posted by hiring managers. 45+ opps send in the last batch. https://lnkd.in/gidxPavn 3. *Daily* freelance writing gigs delivered straight to your inbox from the Freelance Framework by Chris Bibey. Subscribe today, and get the next one tomorrow. 10+ new really amazing gigs were sent in the last drop. https://lnkd.in/gsfHSdE8 4. Make space in your inbox every Friday for Kaitlyn Arford's Freelance Opportunities newsletter. Chock full of opps for journalists, copywriters, social media managers, and more. 100+ roles in the last one, yep, that's right, 100+. https://lnkd.in/g-zEDKNX 5. Get work-from-anywhere marketing roles every Friday. Brought to you by Tamilore O.. Tamilore sends only the highest quality work from anywhere gigs to her crew. https://lnkd.in/giyAv5TY 6. Yentalist features a curated list of great remote marketing jobs. Updated a couple of times a week with the latest and greatest by Olivia Dreizen Howell from Fresh Starts Registry. Lots of social media jobs last time I checked! https://yentalist.com/ 7. Surely Work has 707 open jobs today. The first few on the board are for a retail assistant, design intern, and videographer. You can find some great niche roles here. https://lnkd.in/gnX_W4Ai 8. Founder Gigs by Alex Friedman is a newsletter that curates fractional roles for founders who want to supplement their income while continuing to build other businesses and revenue streams. There were roles for B2C marketers, developers, and product marketing in the last drop. https://foundergigs.com/ Freelance friends, where else have you landed a new gig lately? Drop them below, and we'll include them in our next round-up.

Do freelancers exaggerate their success? As a freelance social media manager and content creator, I've been navigating the freelance world for a few months now, and every time I scroll through LinkedIn, it feels like every other freelancer is sharing stories of their incredible journey and the endless opportunities that come their way. It's easy to get caught up in comparison, wondering why everyone else's path seems so smooth while I'm here, still figuring things out. Are there things I'm missing? Am I not as qualified as others? But you know what? I've come to realise that it's okay to still be learning and growing. Embracing the journey, with all its ups and downs, is part of the excitement of freelancing. I'm passionate about what I do, and I believe in the value of my work. Sure, it hasn't been all smooth sailing. But through sharing my passions and skills on social media, I've started to see real progress. I've worked with some amazing brands for content creation and social media management, and it feels good to see my hard work pay off. For anyone else feeling overwhelmed by the highlight reels on LinkedIn, here's what's helped me stay grounded: - Following and connecting with people in my industry who inspire me. - Engaging in conversations and reaching out for support—there's a whole community out there willing to help. - Setting boundaries for my time on social media to avoid burnout. Since implementing these steps, I've started to feel more confident and positive about my journey, even though it's not always easy. And while I may not have close friends who are freelancers, connecting with content creators and social media managers over coffee has been a breath of fresh air. Freelancing certainly has its challenges, but I wouldn't trade this journey for anything.

Did you know? "New data from Worksome, the freelance job platform, has revealed a significant surge in demand for freelancers from advertising agencies across the US, UK and Europe, with a 40% increase in freelance contracts in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period last year." That sounds positive, doesn't it? I'm trying to suppress my cynical side and hope that these aren't purely AI training roles. Anyway, the article's advice is sensible enough: "Increased competition for freelance work means that it’s more important than ever to stand out from the crowd. Building a strong personal brand, showcasing your portfolio effectively, and networking with industry contacts are all essential steps for landing lucrative freelance contracts." I don't know Worksome (do you?), but if you're interested in learning more, check out the article below. PS. Let's hope their freelance job ads are not as cringeworthy as the one I just came across elsewhere: "We don't just offer jobs, we offer legacies…" #NationalFreelancersDay #RemoteJobs #Freelancing

Six places to find freelance and fractional gigs this week: 1. The Harlow newsletter is a treasure trove for freelancers, creators, and entrepreneurs. Hundreds of job opportunities sent directly to your inbox each month, plus timely resources to support you as you grow and evolve. Next newsletter drops on Thursday! https://lnkd.in/gZmHNiqD 2. Founder Gigs by Alex Friedman & Sharath Kuruganty curates fractional roles for those who want to supplement their income while building up multiple revenue streams. Just relaunched and ready for you to join the list! https://lnkd.in/gB_NY44x 3. Dan's Dispatch by Dan Marzullo is a weekly newsletter featuring freelance writing gigs and tips for building a sustainable creative business. https://lnkd.in/gm87DVXr 4. Kaitlyn Arford's Freelance Opportunities newsletter delivers fresh gigs for writers, marketers, photographers, PR pros, + more to your inbox every Friday. One of the OGs focused on helping freelancers find transparent and quality clients. https://lnkd.in/g-zEDKNX 5. The Freelance Framework by Chris Bibey is a daily newsletter featuring 15+ new hot writing jobs daily. I've seen him doing the work to curate it. Some truly amazing gigs in there! https://lnkd.in/gsfHSdE8 6. Yentalist by Olivia Dreizen Howell and the Fresh Starts Registry crew offers a curated selection of great (mostly remote) marketing jobs. 11 new jobs were added on Monday! I've already sent one to a friend ;). https://lnkd.in/gPNaY27v Drop any additional sites, newsletters, or job boards where you've landed a new client lately below 👇

Looking for remote freelance marketing jobs? Here are some platforms to check out! 🚀 Upwork is probably the world’s largest freelance marketplace, so there are tons of postings and prospective clients. Contra offers commission-free payments, enabling you to keep 100% of your earnings. Backstage has lots of casting calls for remote content creators. Idealist.org can be a great place to look for remote marketing jobs in the nonprofit and social impact sectors. There are so many other resources out there, but for this post I’m just mentioning a few of the platforms that I’ve used myself and enjoyed! I’ve always been a strong believer in the saying “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” When you’re trying to grow and sustain your freelancing business, it’s important to be active on multiple platforms so you can maximize your exposure to opportunities. 🚀 (But you definitely don’t need to be active on EVERY marketplace. To prevent burnout and wasted time, I think it’s better to identify the platforms that best align with your goals and just focus on those!) ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ I’m James Brady and I provide tips and helpful info for anybody who wants to learn about solopreneurship, freelancing, and social media marketing!