Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Should I apply for a job at a startup company

Should I apply for a job at a startup company?
What are the risks involved? I saw a contract job at a startup Internet company. The company was started by another respected company who has had many successful Internet startups that are thriving today by themselves (and are well known sites). The job title requires a college degree. However, the job description lists only basic requirements and doesn't list a college degree. I am mid-career, college-degreed, and I could count this job as part of my freelance business. The job is a contract job, work at home, flexible to one's own schedule, based on how productive you are. The more you produce the more money you'll make, to sum up what the job posting says. Pay is silly, a tiny fixed amount for one item produced. I see this job as skill enhancing, extra though small $. But since it doesn't even list a college degree I wonder if it's really is skill enhancing. If I do have a degree, will they pay more? Is this job for a recent grad? The ad doesn't say so. Am I foolish to apply?
Other - Careers & Employment - 3 Answers
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The biggest risk is the company doesn't make enough money to pay you. If the upside is good, take a chance.
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Foolish would be to not look into it further if youare interested in it. You say they have had other companies that have done well If you are in a position to try it out, do it. Make sure that you are secure and stable in all your other areas but it sound like something you really want to check out go for it. the worse tha tcould happen you find out it is not for you , the best it happens to be great and you end up with a GREAT new job
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Can you check the company out with the BBB first? Type the company name in to your search engine and see what comes up. A little research can go a long way and save you a lot of wasted time. Alicia

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Saturday, April 28, 2012

Any freelance graphic artists

Any freelance graphic artists?
How much do you make on average per year? And what does your job consist of?
Drawing & Illustration - 3 Answers
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best place to probably ask is on http://www.deviantart.com lots of graphic artists on there.
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Annual income averages are HARD to estimate for freelancers, because it depends on how many clients and projects are done. I have had great years with six digit income and many, many more where I didn't make 30 grand. Anyone thinking about going the full-time freelance route had better understand that it is as much a SALES job as it is a design career. I don't just sit around at my computor or drawing board while projects come my way, one right after another. I do twice annual marketing campaigns with postcards, mini portfolio mailings and a LOT of door to door cold calls. While I depend on a lot of repeat business and word of mouth referrals, the way to business growth is in bringing in NEW clients. My clients ask for everything from flyers for door to door distribution, newspaper ads and layouts, to magazine and comic book layouts, invitations, brochures, business cards, post cards, greeting cards, airbrush tee shirts, cartooning for special events, coloring books, educational curriculum layouts, photo editing, portraits, art lessons and anything else that comes my way, including technical writing, transcribing and, baby-sitting if I am really desparate.
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check this link its good http://datentryworksworkathomeobs.blogspot.com

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Tuesday, April 24, 2012

What steps can I take to become an animal rescue cop or something? I want to be involved and help animals

What steps can I take to become an animal rescue cop or something? I want to be involved and help animals?
I graduated for something completely different- animation.. But I really love animals. I can do freelance for my other job, but I'd love to be an animal rescue person.. What steps should I take to do this? I want to help animals, and I think a rescue person would be great.. What does it entail?
Other - Pets - 3 Answers
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The best way to figure this out would be to contact your local SPCA. I'm sure they would be grateful to have your help.
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well,the best thing to do is volunteer at an animal shelter or rescue&find out if you really are cut out for it.You will need to do all the jobs at the shelter both dirty&grungy;&fun andheart-rending.Ask if you can job shadow w/your local rescue official,and/or canine police officers,as well as ask them as many questions as you can.And you can go online&find out the education requirements,and checkw/your local schools.I hope this works for you,and good luck!
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watch the animal rescue shows on animal planet and go to their website...also, look for animal shelters in your area and see if you could help out!! you would be a great animal life saver!!

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