Saturday, March 28, 2009

PLEASE READ AND HELP ME!!! Career Dilemma, Turned Down Because of Freelance Career

PLEASE READ AND HELP ME!!! Career Dilemma, Turned Down Because of Freelance Career?
I am 25 and live in NYC, I graduated in May 2004 with a degree in Communications. Since then I have been doing freelance work. I have made OK money, but at this point one of the problems is that I don't have health insurance, although, I am healthy. I have been trying to find a permanent job, but the problem I have been finding is that prospective employers feel that my resume is very "jumpy". It is the nature of the freelance business unfortunately. When you are done with a freelance job, you just leave My uncle owns a very successful business and offered me a job, but I am really not interested in waste management, and the starting pay he is offering me is half of what I am making right now, so it would be a massive pay cut for me. I NEED ADVICE!!!!
Other - Careers & Employment - 3 Answers
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Get some letters of recommendation from current or former clients to add to your resume. Depending on what area you are most interested in working, find some volunteer work to do in that area. That will also demonstrate a solid background and show that you are using those skills on your resume.
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One. I think you said it right, your career is not jumpy, your resume is. Small business (freelance, consulting whatever you want to call it) is the main driver of US economy. As a freelancer (your words) you are still a business owner. You begin your resume career section with the name of your business and then write out your clients and projects under that.(create a formal name for your business) Have someone help you with the resume, you have 3 years of experience competing with other freelancers and companies to make a living. You need to draw that to people's attention. Prospective employers will respect that. Make sure your freelance jobs are in the field your after. Two when the freelance job is done, the project is completed... you don't just leave. So you say in your resume... ex. 15 successfully completed projects. Third the lack of health insurance is your own consideration. If your uncle is paying you less but providing health insurance, this is no different than taking some of your business income and buying a health insurance policy yourself. Check the local Business bureau -- they have plans. A personal note, if your uncle is offering you a job, it must be you do not portray the image of a business owner. You are the same as he -- you both provide income for your living. Remember you make the decisions for your future so plan accordingly as you go forward

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Tuesday, March 24, 2009

What is a job that all you do is just give people advice on how to solve problems

What is a job that all you do is just give people advice on how to solve problems?
That does not have to do with psycology and where you get paid well. Can you be a Freelance Consultant without having an extra degree?
Other - Careers & Employment - 2 Answers
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a DJ on a radio..
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That's the job of a consultant. And you don't have to have a degree. A lot of experience in a particular field is preferable. Of course school work is valuable too, but actual work experience is better than book learning alone. You are selling advice. If it's good advice, you'll succeed. If not, you won't. The number of degrees you have won't make a difference. The advice you provide will. With real world experience, you can say, well, the textbooks will tell you this, but actual experience will tell you this. And I've been there, I have actual experience, and I'm advising you to follow this path rather than that one. Here are a couple of real life examples to illustrate the value of what I'm advising you to do

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Friday, March 20, 2009

Leaving current job after 6 months

Leaving current job after 6 months?
I used to be a bit of a job hopper in my 20's and when I hit my 30's I knew it was time to buckle down. For about 2.5 years I was a secretary at company #1 (Oct 2003 - Apr 2006). I left #1 for another opportunity that wasn't secretarial and got caught up in layoffs of company #2, 8 mos later (Dec 2006). I was on unemployment for a few mos and found a great freelance job at company #3 (Apr 2007) where I stayed for little under a year (Mar 2008). The thing with #3 is it was freelance and when I first started, I was working in their e-commerce group. Things in the dept changed and I got moved to email marketing. I did not enjoy email marketing and when I knew I couldn't go back to my original work, I found another position with company #4 (Apr 2008). Well #4 promised me lots of creative projects but I got involved with their email marketing and I'm the only one doing it. Btw, #4 knew I was leaving #3 because I didn't feel email marketing was my fit. I've been at #4 for only 6 months and I'm so unhappy. Turns out company #3 just offered me my original job plus more responsibilities and I accepted. Now I feel guilty and I feel like a job hopper. Should I stay at #4? #3 wants me to start ASAP but I feel guilty towards #4. Sorry. I know this is long winded but I'm more unsure to leave because I don't want to be a job hopper. However, am I a job hopper if I'm going back to my old company? If I stayed there for a year before, I know I can stay there again just as long, even longer! Besides I enjoy freelance work because I've had the job hopper history. And I don't even know what to say to my current boss. I can't seem to hand in my notice! Phew - thanks!
Other - Careers & Employment - 3 Answers
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go back to 3 and if it doesn't work out ......leave.....so what....be happy.......work is a big part of life so you need to enjoy it
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Well, if you really enjoyed your work at job #3 before you left and liked working for that company then I would say do it. If they are offering you the job you enjoyed but don't like where you are now, then just go for it. Tell your current job that your past employer offered you your old job back and you really could not turn it down. If you are really unhappy where you are at and don't enjoy what you are doing, why not do something you do enjoy. Sit down and talk with your boss and let them know your position and where you are coming from. You may be surprised that he/she will understand your position.
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No, go for it.. go for #3. It's how I feel. They are already offering you something you had in mind and more, and it's a great opportunity. Don't miss it. Don't call yourself a "job-hopper". It was what it was, and on your resume you can always present things in a positive way and work on providing healthy explanations. However, you don't have to do this now, since you have the job on hand. Congrats! I would say go for it. But don't burn any bridges and leave in the most politest way. Have an honest talk with the manager. They will appreciate it even if they might be a lil inconvenienced. Thank them very much for the opportunity. I kinda feel what u r saying, because I myself tend to give-up a little sooner if conditions aren't right. I think it does help to stick on and do your best for a while. BUT, there's a balance needed too. It's you who has to determine what's most important to you. A stable income and long tenure, or happiness at ur job. If we can get both (and sometimes we just have to work at it...since no job really will be "perfect"....and everyone has to make adjustments) then it is great. It's always good to go for an industry you have a liking for. And see your values match with the company values too. Goodluck. Go for it I say

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Monday, March 16, 2009

I want my character to be a freelance writer.

I want my character to be a freelance writer...?
But I don't know if that is practical. I had her move to NY and end up with a job as a freelance writer. Do magazines and/or newspapers hire freelancers often? And if so, is this a job that is more at the bottom of the field than say beign an editor or something? Thanks.
Books & Authors - 3 Answers
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better to make her a bit actress.
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Freelance writer? I'm not sure if a magazine would hire any person off the street to write for them. It seems unpractical. How about if she's a tabloid reporter? They don't care whether a writer is qualified or not, they basically just need to speak English and have a wild imagination. (And really, they wouldn't care too much if you can't do either.)
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I know this company will hire freelance writers

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Thursday, March 12, 2009

Should I become a freelance artist officially

Should I become a freelance artist officially?
For a while, my artwork has been nothing more then a hobby. I have decided that I want to pursue being an illustrator â€“ currently I take art classes at my college. In order to make some extra money for school/other needs, I have sold artwork or have done paid commissions. I have been informed that I would at this time be considered a hobbyist because I donâ€™t make that much money off of it. But recently Iâ€™ve entered into an art contest and won - now I have people asking me to do artwork for them. One in particular was a book author wondering if I would do a couple of book covers for him (his books are published by Llewellyn Publications). So because of this new promising offer, I wonder if I should take myself beyond being just a hobby artist? Should I get a business license? And if so, what kind? How scary is it doing taxes? I also work a student worker job at the college that I go to; will that make doing my taxes more difficult?
Other - Visual Arts - 3 Answers
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Sure go for it! I work full time in an inhouse design team...but run an indie freelance design studio on the side..... *the MOST IMPORTANT thing you can do for yourself is to ALWAYS USE A CONTRACT! coming in second: DO not do work for cheap OR free! No more contests for you! It's insulting to our industry! learn more: http://www.no-spec.com You should visit gag.org and look into getting their pricing and ethical guidelines books... The AIGA will also offer great industry best practices. Make sure you do a ton of research and properly market yourself! Do you have a website? Thats important of course! Get that folio together! For the best info on all this visit the Graphic Design Forum: http://www.graphicdesignforum.com Good luck its a wonderful field. *edit something to ad! :) * It isn't REQUIRED that you get a state license, but it doesn't hurt. I don't have one. I report everything I make for taxes using 1099 forms. I track all my design business purchases and write them off at the end of the year. You should hire an accountant to keep things in order, and help w/ your taxes. He's never told me I need a state license.....I'm still small though, part time. When I can finally go full-time and quit my day job - thats when I'll go to the state and follow small business startup procedures.
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Welcome to the field of Art. Yes you will need a state license for tax exemption on material, etc. The yearly business/personal tax should be done by an accountant or service. You will then have someone to stand behind you if the Government comes after you. DON'T be scared we all have to go through this. Valerie has the right idea, do research, learn about the business and how to reach clients. Luck in your chosen profession. Spartawo...
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I think you should go for it, i mean some of us don't get great opportunities like that. But don't quit your college job just incase you need some extra cash. Well good luck

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Sunday, March 8, 2009

How do I write an email to my contact list explaining I am moving to another job with poise

How do I write an email to my contact list explaining I am moving to another job with poise?
I am leaving the position of associate editor at a magazine and will be moving into the freelance field. I would like to alert my contacts that I will no longer be with X company--but as a freelance agent. I do not want to insinuate I am leaving for any particular reason, or because there was a problem with my current employer. I of course want them to update their information with my new contact info.
Other - Business & Finance - 4 Answers
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just let them know you have came across a better job that allows you to be a freelance agent and then ask them to update their contact info with the new email address and phone number.
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Just let them know you want to continue in your field but just felt the need to free your wings and explore new avenues. Give praises to your current company (employer) in the letter and emphasize that there were no problems previous or current with your current company. Oh ... and tell them to switch their contact database!
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First of all, was the problem with your current employer the fact that you write that you are 'moving to another job with poise?' The new job has poise? The best idea is to just get a new e-mail address and send that new e-mail address to all your contacts. You don't need to explan anything until you are asked to explain.
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Well, why did you go into freelance? Even if you left your old position because of some personality conflict or something, you still could have gone directly into a similar position at another magazine. If this is a long-term desire, you could say that "I am leaving my position as associate editor for ____ to realize my long-term dream of writing freelance." You could also say that "I'm leaving my good friends and colleagues at ____ to pursue independent opportunities." There's no need to say anything that is the slightest bit negative about your former employer or employment...focus on where you are going and why you chose that path, not on why you left and the reasons for that. Look forward, not behind

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Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Can anyone help me create a resume for a job at a makeup counter

Can anyone help me create a resume for a job at a makeup counter?
Im applying for a retail cosmetics counter position and I have been a freelance artist for two yrs. Im not good with resumes so can anyone offer any good tips or qualifications to add to it?
Makeup - 2 Answers
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add any clubs community service project hobbies where you have recently worked someone to vouch for you (try not to put family or friends) all about you, degrees and where you went to school college high school etc. also put what you like to do in your spare time add anything that might help just all in all be yourself:) hope that helps! ps. add numbers of who you freelanced for so they can vouch for you!
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Carefully craft your experience as a freelance artist to match it with the needs of the job. Read the 10 Tips for Writing a Perfect Resume at: http://tinyurl.com/perfect-resume Good luck in your job search

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Sunday, March 1, 2009

How do you become a freelance mercenary

How do you become a freelance mercenary?
I researched mercenaries and found that the mercenary job is a freelance job that has become corporate. To be a mercenary the requirements are usually three years in the military with an honorable discharge and some sort of college education. I want to know how to be a true freelance mercenary. Like, without the requirements and corporate bull crap. My question is this: Can you do it? Can you be a mercenary without joining something like Blackwater or Global Dynamics or something? I was thinking actually something along the lines of assassin or something. I don't know. It's just, how do you do it? What I want to know how to do: Be able to kill, fight, steal, etc. for money. How? If you could help that would be cool. And if anything, at least tell me how I would go about getting myself out there without being arrested. EDIT: I don't want to do this in real life. It's for a story I'm writing. So seriously, don't arrest me, cuz I wouldn't really kill or steal or whatever. My character would, though. I just want my story to be as accurate as possible. So I need to know how my character would have gone about becoming a mercenary and/or getting herself 'out there.' So once again, help would be great. :)
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You need military experience to become a Mercinary period. If you don't have military experience then you WILL get yourself killed. Have your characted join the Marines or some type of special forces unit. Generally having special forces type experience helps alot.
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Create some sort of guild that teaches millitia tactics etc. then invent a way yourself for your character do become a merc.
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Read Dogs of War by Frederick Forsyth
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mercenaries have always been (sorta) "corporate." in the american revolution there were german mercenaries. these were german conscripts whose services were sold to england. heck even the romans used mercenaries.
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Go to Somalia, they are in the mercenary/piracy business!
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A Mercenary is a dangerous job. You could come home looking like a piece of Swiss cheese.
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Not sure, but I heard in the Soldier Of Fortune magazine they have ads for mercenaries or guns for hire. Or maybe look for someone who was in Special Ops. Eq: Marine Corps RECON, US Navy SEALS...those guys would be great mercenaries if they chose to once there time in the service was up. They train for all kinds of fu*ked up scenarios.
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Bottom line: You need military experience. Going through several military schools such as Armys Airborne school, Ranger School Navy's BUD/s program Air Force's SERE school (extremely useful) would help a lot.
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Well, generally most mercenaries have military or police experience. They may have been Marines, or in any kind of special forces, or been a cop or even been in a SWAT unit. This makes a mercenary well trained, and experienced and thus very valuable. I don't really think mercenaries can be "freelance", as they're usually associated with corperations like Blackwater USA, but I could be wrong.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Hall

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