Comments on: Finding Work as a Freelance Software Developer http://accidentaltechnologist.com/general/finding-work-as-a-freelance-software-developer/ Musings about Technology, Software Design and Development Sun, 22 Jan 2012 21:23:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: iphone fix http://accidentaltechnologist.com/general/finding-work-as-a-freelance-software-developer/#comment-848 iphone fix Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:32:38 +0000 http://localhost/~rbazinet/?p=367#comment-848 <p>I was a consultant for many years and finding work is a pleasure for me. I love the challenge is to find tracks and create a relationship with someone good enough for them to give you their money. Think about it, to persuade people to exchange their hard earned money to your service is a great achievement that is not taken lightly.</p> I was a consultant for many years and finding work is a pleasure for me. I love the challenge is to find tracks and create a relationship with someone good enough for them to give you their money. Think about it, to persuade people to exchange their hard earned money to your service is a great achievement that is not taken lightly.

]]> By: iphone fix http://accidentaltechnologist.com/general/finding-work-as-a-freelance-software-developer/#comment-1540 iphone fix Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:32:00 +0000 http://localhost/~rbazinet/?p=367#comment-1540 I was a consultant for many years and finding work is a pleasure for me. I love the challenge is to find tracks and create a relationship with someone good enough for them to give you their money. Think about it, to persuade people to exchange their hard earned money to your service is a great achievement that is not taken lightly. I was a consultant for many years and finding work is a pleasure for me. I love the challenge is to find tracks and create a relationship with someone good enough for them to give you their money. Think about it, to persuade people to exchange their hard earned money to your service is a great achievement that is not taken lightly.

]]> By: resume writing services http://accidentaltechnologist.com/general/finding-work-as-a-freelance-software-developer/#comment-847 resume writing services Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:08:32 +0000 http://localhost/~rbazinet/?p=367#comment-847 <p>Thanks Rob. I want to say that job seeker need a good resume also. Wish you success at finding work of your dream. I love your blog. Keep it up.</p> Thanks Rob. I want to say that job seeker need a good resume also. Wish you success at finding work of your dream. I love your blog. Keep it up.

]]> By: resume writing services http://accidentaltechnologist.com/general/finding-work-as-a-freelance-software-developer/#comment-1539 resume writing services Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:08:00 +0000 http://localhost/~rbazinet/?p=367#comment-1539 Thanks Rob. I want to say that job seeker need a good resume also. Wish you success at finding work of your dream. I love your blog. Keep it up. Thanks Rob. I want to say that job seeker need a good resume also. Wish you success at finding work of your dream. I love your blog. Keep it up.

]]> By: Calvin L http://accidentaltechnologist.com/general/finding-work-as-a-freelance-software-developer/#comment-846 Calvin L Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:30:32 +0000 http://localhost/~rbazinet/?p=367#comment-846 <p>One option is to join some membership sites which do outsourcing. Some of them have free and paid memberships, and also a rating system for both the programmer as well as the customer. The sites I know of are:</p> <p>1) elance.com</p> <p>2) guru.com</p> <p>3) rentacoder.com</p> <p>4) getafreelancer.com</p> <p>Note that American/European programmers will usually need to start with projects that pay peanuts, and possibly compete with programmers living in cheaper countries like India, etc. On the other hand, if you live close to the customer, being able to visit their office to talk face-to-face may become a selling point. Those interested will need to slowly build up their relationships and profile on the sites.</p> <p>NB: I am not affiliated to any of the above sites. Neither have I used them as a programmer or as a customer. There are probably more sites than I have listed - you'll have to find them yourself.</p> <p>Two free options to advertise your services are Craigslist and USFreeAds. There are probably also other free online services like these which let you advertise yourself. </p> <p>Tip: Don't just look for the section where you advertise your services. Remember to also look for the section where people advertise for help wanted.</p> <p>Important: If you don't have a job, don't use Adwords. Even a small mistake can cost you thousands of dollars. If you must use it (or any other PPC program), use a pre-paid account and never ever directly link to your credit/debit card.</p> One option is to join some membership sites which do outsourcing. Some of them have free and paid memberships, and also a rating system for both the programmer as well as the customer. The sites I know of are:

1) elance.com

2) guru.com

3) rentacoder.com

4) getafreelancer.com

Note that American/European programmers will usually need to start with projects that pay peanuts, and possibly compete with programmers living in cheaper countries like India, etc. On the other hand, if you live close to the customer, being able to visit their office to talk face-to-face may become a selling point. Those interested will need to slowly build up their relationships and profile on the sites.

NB: I am not affiliated to any of the above sites. Neither have I used them as a programmer or as a customer. There are probably more sites than I have listed – you’ll have to find them yourself.

Two free options to advertise your services are Craigslist and USFreeAds. There are probably also other free online services like these which let you advertise yourself.

Tip: Don’t just look for the section where you advertise your services. Remember to also look for the section where people advertise for help wanted.

Important: If you don’t have a job, don’t use Adwords. Even a small mistake can cost you thousands of dollars. If you must use it (or any other PPC program), use a pre-paid account and never ever directly link to your credit/debit card.

]]> By: Calvin L http://accidentaltechnologist.com/general/finding-work-as-a-freelance-software-developer/#comment-1538 Calvin L Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:30:00 +0000 http://localhost/~rbazinet/?p=367#comment-1538 One option is to join some membership sites which do outsourcing. Some of them have free and paid memberships, and also a rating system for both the programmer as well as the customer. The sites I know of are: 1) elance.com 2) guru.com 3) rentacoder.com 4) getafreelancer.com Note that American/European programmers will usually need to start with projects that pay peanuts, and possibly compete with programmers living in cheaper countries like India, etc. On the other hand, if you live close to the customer, being able to visit their office to talk face-to-face may become a selling point. Those interested will need to slowly build up their relationships and profile on the sites. NB: I am not affiliated to any of the above sites. Neither have I used them as a programmer or as a customer. There are probably more sites than I have listed - you'll have to find them yourself. Two free options to advertise your services are Craigslist and USFreeAds. There are probably also other free online services like these which let you advertise yourself. Tip: Don't just look for the section where you advertise your services. Remember to also look for the section where people advertise for help wanted. Important: If you don't have a job, don't use Adwords. Even a small mistake can cost you thousands of dollars. If you must use it (or any other PPC program), use a pre-paid account and never ever directly link to your credit/debit card. One option is to join some membership sites which do outsourcing. Some of them have free and paid memberships, and also a rating system for both the programmer as well as the customer. The sites I know of are:
1) elance.com
2) guru.com
3) rentacoder.com
4) getafreelancer.com
Note that American/European programmers will usually need to start with projects that pay peanuts, and possibly compete with programmers living in cheaper countries like India, etc. On the other hand, if you live close to the customer, being able to visit their office to talk face-to-face may become a selling point. Those interested will need to slowly build up their relationships and profile on the sites.
NB: I am not affiliated to any of the above sites. Neither have I used them as a programmer or as a customer. There are probably more sites than I have listed – you’ll have to find them yourself.
Two free options to advertise your services are Craigslist and USFreeAds. There are probably also other free online services like these which let you advertise yourself.
Tip: Don’t just look for the section where you advertise your services. Remember to also look for the section where people advertise for help wanted.
Important: If you don’t have a job, don’t use Adwords. Even a small mistake can cost you thousands of dollars. If you must use it (or any other PPC program), use a pre-paid account and never ever directly link to your credit/debit card.

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