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Preparing for the interview
- Research any potential new employer.
- At the interview (or by email) find out what hours you will be expected to work. You might have to travel to a different part of town or start at an unfriendly time.
- Find out your new employer's payment terms. Try to negotiate something shorter than the standard 28 days if you can.
- Allow 15 minutes extra so that you're early on the first day. First impressions still count, so you don't want to be late.
- Get prepared. Have a folder of fonts at the ready (on your hard drive, not in the cloud). And perhaps some templates ready to go.
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Work from home conditions
- Prefer to work from home? Ask if you can. If they say no, do your first job, make a good impression, and then ask again the next time. You will stand a good chance of them agreeing. I now have a few clients who let me work remotely on small jobs or after the first day's brie...
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Get a good accountant
... preferably once who works with people in the creative sector.
Consider using an online invoicing system to manage your accounts.
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Your portfolio
When it comes to your portfolio website, focus on the essentials. You don't need an entirely bespoke all singing and dancing website to find work for yourself.
A strong thoughtfully ordered and presented body of work is much more important.
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Your hourly rate
Your hourly rate probably needs to be higher than you think. Research the going rate in your locality.
If people try to talk down your rate, stand firm. Once you agree to work for a reduced rate, it will be close to impossible to talk it back up again.
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Going on the hunt
If you’re ready to look for new jobs, here are some suggested steps:
- Build an impressive portfolio/resume. Impress employers by showing them what you’re capable of.
- Add your portfolio to online job marketplaces. Your portfolio isn’t any good...
Quick Tips (For Introverts)
- Challenge yourself and move out of your comfort zone.
- Be the first to start a new conversation. Many people around you may feel the same way. So forget about your worries and reach out to new people.
- Take a minute to think about the ...
Conduct the Perfect Job Interview
- Truly understand what you need and and tailor everything in your selection process finding the perfect person.
- Determine how you will find the perfect person to fill need that need. You don't want the best of what you saw. You want the best person for the job.
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