Now more than ever, we live in a freelance world. Eager to take the plunge or level up your own freelance game? Join Working Not Working's Justin Gignac and Claire Wasserman for a 50-minute dive into the essentials of going it on your own. This class is meant to be an overview, laying the foundation for going freelance and all the things to consider. The goal is to empower, enlighten, educate, and arm everyone with the itch to go freelance!
Each video lesson shares stories, examples, and tips to spark your thinking about ways to seek out the work you want — and draw work back to you. You'll leave inspired to:
- Develop a strong body of work with a clear mission and side projects
- Craft a portfolio that catches a recruiter's eye
- Market yourself on social media
- Pitch traditional media
- Seize opportunities for authentic networking
- Set yourself up for financial success
What is the next step in your freelance journey?
ASSIGNMENT
Do you have dreams of working with big-name clients like Apple, Airbnb, and The New York Times? Are you building your portfolio? Eager to start more side projects? It's time to start carving your own creative path!
Use this class as a resource. Every single student has a project workspace to share their mission, test side projects and portfolio ideas, and get feedback from the community. This is an invaluable opportunity to get real feedback on your personal brand and the work you truly care about.
DELIVERABLE
Start your post right away by introducing yourself, then update it over time with the following:
- Intro to your work (social media links, etc.)
- Personal mission
- Favorite piece of work
- Notes on who you'd like to collaborate with
