Navigating the freelance frontier

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CollabWORK
August 08, 2023

Welcome, CollabWORK Community!

Every week, CollabWORK Connect aims to provide you with valuable insights, tools and resources, community highlights, and the latest jobs on CollabWORK. You'll always be in the know when it comes to job searching and hiring.

CollabWORK is the first community-empowered hiring platform productizing referrals at scale. Our proprietary distribution system promotes targeted roles in professional networks for fast sourcing, modern referrals and candidates you can count on. CollabWORK currently reaches over 250,000+ curated talent and partners with 30+ vetted communities.

Inside Issue #19:

📝The Focus: A guide to the freelance frontier

💻Jobs of the week: Available opportunities

🤝Community Connect: Communities for freelancers

🛠️ The Toolbox: Online tools to help your freelance career

💡Poll: Want to see more freelance opportunities?

🐝 Beehiiv Buzz: Must-read newsletters

📝The Focus

Embarking on a successful freelance career requires a strategic approach that balances creativity with professionalism. In this dynamic landscape, mastering the art of securing freelance gigs involves a mix of tailored pitches, effective networking, and a robust online presence. To excel in the gig economy, consider these top tips:

  1. Showcase Your Skills: Build a strong portfolio that highlights your expertise and tailor your proposals to each project's requirements.

  2. Network Strategically: Utilize platforms like CollabWORK for community networking and job hunting.

  3. Never Stop Learning: Stay updated with industry trends through courses, webinars, and networking events.

  4. Create a Supportive Network: Engage in online forums, social media groups, and industry events to connect with peers and potential clients. It's the best way to find "Hidden Jobs" - opportunities shares through word-of-mouth or community referrals.

  5. Prioritize Self-Care: Stay healthy and refreshed with regular breaks, exercise, and relaxation for improved productivity and happiness.

💻 Jobs of the week

At CollabWORK we harness the power of community to enable referrals, verification and vetting. Make hiring – and getting hired – a breeze.

Roles currently available:

Videographers - HearstLab

Director of Operations - Fresh Water Systems, Inc

Brand Designer - Airfoil

Database Engineer - Undisclosed

Account Manager - Hyperspect

🤝 Community Connect

Communities for freelancers? Yep, we have that!

Gyde is an invite-only network of freelance and full-time marketing and design talent located around the world.

Pollen is the professional membership that powers independent careers, helping consultants and freelancers move their business forward through access to quality business advice and a powerful network of peers and mentors.

Wethos Freelance Community is a space is designed for freelancers, solopreneurs, and independents to come together, exchange advice, seek collaboration opportunities, and connect with like-minded individuals who work in similar ways.

 🕫 Shout-out your favorite community

Have a favorite community for networking, upskilling, learning about new jobs and more? Share it with the group! Submissions will be considered for Community Connect, a new CollabWORK tool meant to help our members discover new community groups.

🛠️ The Toolbox

Tools to help you navigate your freelance career:

Bonsai - A business-management platform that can assist freelancers in managing all aspects of client interactions and project administration.

Milanote - A visual collaboration platform that allows freelancers to organize ideas, projects, and inspiration in a creative and visual way.

💡Poll

Would you like CollabWORK to focus on providing more freelance opportunities?

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🐝 Beehiiv Buzz: Must-Read Newsletters

Freelancing Field Notes | Freelancing FemalesYour weekly digest for thriving in the gig economy - Jobs, Tools and More

See you next week! In the meantime, we’ll catch you on Twitter: @CollabWORK_co

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