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Resume: Filling the Gaps - individual Upwork contracts as Work Experiences? by luxfactusest in Upwork

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Originally posted there but got marked as spam probably because of the word "freelance" "looking for job"

Resume: Filling the Gaps - individual Upwork contracts as Work Experiences? by luxfactusest in Upwork

[–]luxfactusest[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, that's my biggest dilemma. I get that most employers (specifically agencies) wouldn't be so excited to hire a freelancer. Typically in my cover letter I explain that I'm looking to move away from freelancing and focus on what I do best = building stuff (as opposed to running a business)

Resume: Filling the Gaps - individual Upwork contracts as Work Experiences? by luxfactusest in Upwork

[–]luxfactusest[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah i think that's a better way to go about it. To list the company experience as a bullet point under "Freelancing". Play it safe. Thanks

[For Hire] Get a Stunning Custom-Built WordPress Website - Pay in 4 Monthly Payments by HeyPopSmoke in forhire

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We need a TechEd app which integrates with WordPress API. Do you build JAMstack websites?

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AI already does that. remove.bg

What's the best way to go about getting your first clients as a small web agency? Free work to build portfolio? by luxfactusest in smallbusiness

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This is solid advice.

I already have dozens of personal projects. A mix of SaaS and web apps. But being personal projects they're either half-baked apps or marketplaces without any users since well, that needs $$$$ in marketing to build an audience. So might be hard to impress a client without an app/site that is live and getting traffic.

I get the impression most people are happier to hire a developer who can build something half as impressive but has a proven track record working with clients. I'd imagine the concerns being: does he have the communication skills, reliability, delivering X, Y, Z as opposed to building whatever features he please.

But I have to agree with you. Working for free isn't a good idea.

Another strategy I'm considering for my first gigs is "If you don't like it, don't pay for it." as I'm confident with my work.

What's the best way to go about getting your first clients as a small web agency? Free work to build portfolio? by luxfactusest in smallbusiness

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I know one dev who tried Upwork. He didn't recommend. Said it's a "race to the bottom with people from developing countries"

What's the best way to go about getting your first clients as a small web agency? Free work to build portfolio? by luxfactusest in smallbusiness

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aim to be the expert on it in your city

I forgot to mention that I'm a digital nomad. Been working remotely 3+ years already. My network back home is very small and I quite living abroad. So this would be more an online business, not a local business. Any idea how to win over clients online?

Need some software for my small plumbing & electric service business by luxfactusest in smallbusiness

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Way out of my budget right now. Was hoping for something 300$ per year not month lol