Talent Advice

Are you looking to branch out into the world of freelance, but aren’t quite ready to make the leap? Or perhaps you’re not planning to make the jump to #freelanceforever, but are looking to stack some cash from side projects to fund your next vacation. Whatever the reason, there’s a hot debate going on about …

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‘Tis the season – The Holidays are kicking off next week with Thanksgiving, and from there, it’s a slow downhill roll through to New Year’s Day, right? Maybe for some, but for many of us – freelancers are employees alike – this season ushers in some heavy doses of #OOO anxiety. We’ve all been there …

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Sharing is caring! Showcase your personal brand and unique POV with a 3-step plan.   We’re back for another installment in the “We’re all brands now” series! In part 2, we’ll dig into the specifics of ~creating content~ to help you get your name out there and network effectively in the creative and marketing field. …

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Establishing your personal brand goes beyond a hashtag.   A bit of “behind the scenes” content for you: Sandy’s been growing at a wild clip over the past 2 years (thank you remote work boom!) and this Summer, we’ve been taking a close look at our branding to see where we need to make some …

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There’s a Yiddish word, “shvach” which means to feel “weak, listless, enervated, slightly nauseated.” Without knowing the word, thousands and thousands of people are feeling shvach every day about the jobs and careers they used to love before the pandemic. Where once they felt excited and energized, now there are entire sections of the workforce …

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Quick show of hands… when’s the last time you raised your rate? In a traditional 9-5, you have a pretty good idea of what your earning potential is. You can talk to your boss, reference your company’s salary bands, and do research on Glassdoor. For freelancers, figuring out what to charge is one of the …

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Recently our Chief Brand Officer, sat down with Freelance Founders to host a Portfolio workshop offering tips, tricks, and even personal reviews on current Freelancer’s portfolios. See the quick-takeaways highlighted below, along with the full recap video!   Attracting the right types of clients is subjective, but think about what’s right *for you*. Do you …

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The month of May brings a LOT of things to think about across a high/low spectrum: the first whisper of Summer weather, Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, a new meme opportunity, and Mental Health Awareness month. While we’re celebrating all that May has in store, mental health is a front-and-center topic around the ol’ Slack …

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Last year, we saw a massive shift to freelance work – amid pandemic-induced layoffs and a whole cadre of people who decided that life was just too short to spend it in a mediocre job, freelancing has become irresistible to talent looking for more freedom, just as much as it has to clients looking for …

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