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You've advised "get a client" and "people will ask to hire you," but that only works if people are already aware of you. What if you are unknown? Where do you f
by moakakala 13y ago
You've advised "get a client" and "people will ask to hire you," but that only works if people are already aware of you. What if you are unknown? Where do you find these people people who will ask to hire you?
- djKianoosh 13y agoIt's more simple than you think. Build your reputation where you are, and every place you work. Eventually, if you are good (subjective) and can get things done (objective) then most likely you'll start running into folks that are doing contracting. The people they're subbing to will hear of you, and reach out to you.
- rcavezza 13y agoIt takes time. My first accidental client came after a failed startup I was pitching around NYC. Weeks after we closed shop, Someone asked if I knew a developer who was looking for work on the side. I said yes, and I took on the project. If you are a developer, your friends should at least know that you are a developer. Start from there. Giving talks at meetup groups is also a huge plus. I think a key thing is that people need to know you do or are at least looking for contract work. If your goal is to find contract work, I highly suggest your linkedin profile list your job title as Freelance Software Developer or something similar if your primary job doesn't monitor your linkedin profiles.
- aneth4 13y agoIt takes 2 seconds for someone to know you're a developer - you tell them. You don't have to be "known." Most people higherimg developers couldn't name more than a few "known" developers, and those developers charge twice your rates and a probably not available. Frankly this is just negative self talk and excuses.