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>Why wait for referrals? I found all of my contracting jobs by reaching out on Linkedin or various job sites. Do you have a system in place for choosing people
by zanydude 8y ago
>Why wait for referrals? I found all of my contracting jobs by reaching out on Linkedin or various job sites.
Do you have a system in place for choosing people on LinkedIn to reach out to? I don't know what's a good starting point- seeking in local companies first or with companies that are just related to my developer niche. In job boards I tend to email blast a lot of applications.
And yeah, I haven't really felt part of a team since 2010. Contract jobs can wreck your visibility if you're not skilled in tailoring your connections.
Like I have been told I do great work but they never want to re-engage for more work. Not in six months, not in two or four years.
- jimrhods23 8y ago"seeking in local companies first" I find this too limiting. Many contracts are remote. I don't have any special system. I just look for contracting gigs that might interest me and make my introduction. It's definitely a numbers game. Before the new year (in December), I probably talked to 50 potential leads. Narrowed it down to about 10, and finally found two that I thought would be a good fit. One of them ran out of money/changed their mind, and I'm still working with the other today. It's a multi-year contract and it keeps me busy. "In job boards I tend to email blast a lot of applications." It also depends on when you make the contact. The closer you can get to the time it was posted, the more likely you will get a response. I then get their phone number and setup a phone call. You need to get good at selling yourself/services and not be afraid to talk to people. Most business owners want to talk on the phone first before making any major decisions.