How To Get Your First Project As A Freelancer
Well, a very good move taken by you towards deciding on a journey to be a freelancer.
Hence, now you need to do – establish, and comfort yourself.
Thus, After that move ahead and grab your first gig.
Go into the field of your choice
Just gigging a project is not the only task you need to do, many other prior tasks need to be followed.
Like, choosing a field that best suits you.
You should not undertake a project which can lead you into trouble.
You should first make it clear which niche is yours, Technical or Non-Technical.
After that, you have to choose your clients.
Setting Parameters
You should always set up the boundaries within which you’ll be working.
If the pressure is what you are experiencing on your client’s side then you must deny doing their work.
Do what makes you happy
Work should be all about what makes you happy and should not bore you.
You must be taking up the tasks which you believe you can complete easily.
You should take your gigs as per your choice.
No boundaries should be there.
You should always outline the tasks which you can do easily.
Know to refuse
You should also be able to refuse things that you can’t offer.
Be straightforward.
No means no.
If you are not an expert in doing a task you simply state a No.
Also, you should always try to be transparent.
You should make the fields mentioned on your website on which you are not comfortable working.
Do not overtake the tasks
Even if you are a freelancer and working at your convenience, you should not exaggerate the number of tasks more than your capability.
Should not- over-excited about finding, the first gig.
You should also prioritize your health to work smoothly.
Find your first client
Your first client may be someone who is known to you or, someone with whom you have worked before.
The ones with whom you had worked before know that you are an expert in their field.
They will hire you rather than hire someone else at your place.
If you want to establish your career in freelancing you should contact the person with whom you have friendly relations.
Upload your resume on various social media platforms
This move will enable get recognized by many employers looking to hire freelancers.
Platforms where freelancing is needed
There are many platforms but the online platform is the best platform to work in.
It brings many clients over the net searching for good freelancers for their work.
Build up your portfolio
It is highly recommendable to build up your portfolio.
A portfolio makes you recognized by clients willing to hire you.
Likewise, building up a portfolio makes your work compiled in one place.
It can show when needed.
Get yourself noticed on social media platforms
Get yourself noticed by people browsing the internet.
Getting duo accounts, public and private will help you.
Most importantly you should showcase and build up your profile on the LinkedIn platforms.
So first, all you need to do- is get your goal set on which you would like to work.
After that, know the source for hired by a client.
You will tend to witness a good career as a freelancer.
Good Luck!