Comments on: Student Freelancing: Tips from the Trenches http://freelanceswitch.com/start/student-freelancing-tips-from-the-trenches/ Freelance Advice and Freelance Jobs - FreelanceSwitch Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:32:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Aelete.cl » Blog Archive » Cambios: Going Freelancer http://freelanceswitch.com/start/student-freelancing-tips-from-the-trenches/#comment-9985 Aelete.cl » Blog Archive » Cambios: Going Freelancer Wed, 24 Oct 2007 04:38:12 +0000 http://freelanceswitch.com/start/student-freelancing-tips-from-the-trenches/#comment-9985 [...] el primero en reconocer que no se mucho del tema, pero me puse a investigar y encontré un artículo que me terminó de decidir. Así que también estaré posteando recursos e historias de mis éxitos [...] […] el primero en reconocer que no se mucho del tema, pero me puse a investigar y encontré un artículo que me terminó de decidir. Así que también estaré posteando recursos e historias de mis éxitos […]

]]> By: adii http://freelanceswitch.com/start/student-freelancing-tips-from-the-trenches/#comment-9616 adii Thu, 18 Oct 2007 21:34:36 +0000 http://freelanceswitch.com/start/student-freelancing-tips-from-the-trenches/#comment-9616 <strong>Aim. Aim. Fire! with Ivan Brezak Brkan...</strong> I’ve worked as a freelance designer and consultant since the beginning of the year, all the while whilst I was finishing my Honours degree at Stellenbosch University. So considering this, I can obviously relate to Ivan Brezak Brkan’s recent... Aim. Aim. Fire! with Ivan Brezak Brkan…

I’ve worked as a freelance designer and consultant since the beginning of the year, all the while whilst I was finishing my Honours degree at Stellenbosch University. So considering this, I can obviously relate to Ivan Brezak Brkan’s recent…

]]> By: Ahmad Alfy http://freelanceswitch.com/start/student-freelancing-tips-from-the-trenches/#comment-9049 Ahmad Alfy Tue, 09 Oct 2007 00:04:48 +0000 http://freelanceswitch.com/start/student-freelancing-tips-from-the-trenches/#comment-9049 I have been freelancing 2 years ago ( While studying medicine! ) and I got to say I am %100 financially independent :) I have been freelancing 2 years ago ( While studying medicine! ) and I got to say I am %100 financially independent :)

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]]> By: Duncan Jimbo http://freelanceswitch.com/start/student-freelancing-tips-from-the-trenches/#comment-8634 Duncan Jimbo Fri, 28 Sep 2007 20:10:55 +0000 http://freelanceswitch.com/start/student-freelancing-tips-from-the-trenches/#comment-8634 Great post! I still do some freelance work during school semesters, and one thing I have noticed is that at times I tend to put my web projects before my school work. So I think the key is learning how to manage your time. Go student-freelancers Great post! I still do some freelance work during school semesters, and one thing I have noticed is that at times I tend to put my web projects before my school work. So I think the key is learning how to manage your time. Go student-freelancers

]]> By: Benny http://freelanceswitch.com/start/student-freelancing-tips-from-the-trenches/#comment-8621 Benny Fri, 28 Sep 2007 09:00:37 +0000 http://freelanceswitch.com/start/student-freelancing-tips-from-the-trenches/#comment-8621 Interesting post! I have some deja vu feeling when I read this post, as I have been freelancing throughout my studies since the first year. It has given me some pocketmoney, but also a lot of stress... it has even managed to get me delayed in my studies. I couldn't handle all the workload anymore and had already made commitments to both school projects and client projects. @School it made me look bad though, but the people who know me knew I had been building a lot of work experience. In the end I have no regrets of freelancing. The only regret I have is that I have not planned or managed it well enough. I agree that freelancing throughout your studies is GREAT for gaining experience. I know a lot of people that are graduated but have 0 real work experience and they have difficulty finding a job. Interesting post!
I have some deja vu feeling when I read this post, as I have been freelancing throughout my studies since the first year.
It has given me some pocketmoney, but also a lot of stress… it has even managed to get me delayed in my studies. I couldn’t handle all the workload anymore and had already made commitments to both school projects and client projects.

@School it made me look bad though, but the people who know me knew I had been building a lot of work experience. In the end I have no regrets of freelancing. The only regret I have is that I have not planned or managed it well enough.

I agree that freelancing throughout your studies is GREAT for gaining experience. I know a lot of people that are graduated but have 0 real work experience and they have difficulty finding a job.

]]> By: Michelle http://freelanceswitch.com/start/student-freelancing-tips-from-the-trenches/#comment-8616 Michelle Fri, 28 Sep 2007 06:32:44 +0000 http://freelanceswitch.com/start/student-freelancing-tips-from-the-trenches/#comment-8616 Great post! When I was in college, I did some freelancing and it definitely helped me land my first job and make some money. For techies out there, oDesk is a great place to look for freelancing gigs. It's easy to sign up (you don't have to pay any fees -- great for students) and you won't have to do any timekeeping (oDesk does it all for you). oDesk also makes it really easy for you to get paid (you can get paid on a weekly basis), making it a perfect solution for students. Take a look: http://www.odesk.com ~Michelle, oDesk Great post! When I was in college, I did some freelancing and it definitely helped me land my first job and make some money.
For techies out there, oDesk is a great place to look for freelancing gigs. It’s easy to sign up (you don’t have to pay any fees — great for students) and you won’t have to do any timekeeping (oDesk does it all for you). oDesk also makes it really easy for you to get paid (you can get paid on a weekly basis), making it a perfect solution for students.
Take a look: http://www.odesk.com
~Michelle, oDesk

]]> By: Ivan Brezak Brkan http://freelanceswitch.com/start/student-freelancing-tips-from-the-trenches/#comment-8612 Ivan Brezak Brkan Fri, 28 Sep 2007 05:12:13 +0000 http://freelanceswitch.com/start/student-freelancing-tips-from-the-trenches/#comment-8612 @Andrew: Agreed regards to pricing. I've tripled my prices recently because of a very simple reason. If I have to have headaches from clients, it better be a good pay-per-headache ratio. @Travis: Read 'em all, including Merlin's posts on presentations. Thanks for the thought. ;) @Andrew: Agreed regards to pricing. I’ve tripled my prices recently because of a very simple reason. If I have to have headaches from clients, it better be a good pay-per-headache ratio.

@Travis: Read ‘em all, including Merlin’s posts on presentations. Thanks for the thought. ;)

]]> By: Vincent http://freelanceswitch.com/start/student-freelancing-tips-from-the-trenches/#comment-8606 Vincent Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:06:38 +0000 http://freelanceswitch.com/start/student-freelancing-tips-from-the-trenches/#comment-8606 There was recently a <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/pre-career-advice" rel="nofollow">post on wisebread</a> about this very subject. I couldn't agree more. I was working retail and going to design school at the same time, and although retail work (barely) paid the bills, I was more stressed because I hated the job. When I designed a site for a local business and got paid for it, a lightbulb went off inside and I realized I could do what I'm going to school for <em>while</em> I'm going to school for it. Honestly, I've never looked back. Once you develop a clientele, freelancing more than takes care of bills. And even though I'm not going to school at the moment, I know when I decide to go back I'll be able to scale back the amount of work I do as necessary. And yes, the experience you gain working for yourself is totally invaluable. As the article mentions, people take notice of young go-getters, and not only could it lead to a life of freelancing, it could also lead to a great employer taking notice of your work. There was recently a post on wisebread about this very subject.

I couldn’t agree more. I was working retail and going to design school at the same time, and although retail work (barely) paid the bills, I was more stressed because I hated the job. When I designed a site for a local business and got paid for it, a lightbulb went off inside and I realized I could do what I’m going to school for while I’m going to school for it.

Honestly, I’ve never looked back.

Once you develop a clientele, freelancing more than takes care of bills. And even though I’m not going to school at the moment, I know when I decide to go back I’ll be able to scale back the amount of work I do as necessary.

And yes, the experience you gain working for yourself is totally invaluable. As the article mentions, people take notice of young go-getters, and not only could it lead to a life of freelancing, it could also lead to a great employer taking notice of your work.

]]> By: Evan Meagher http://freelanceswitch.com/start/student-freelancing-tips-from-the-trenches/#comment-8605 Evan Meagher Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:13:42 +0000 http://freelanceswitch.com/start/student-freelancing-tips-from-the-trenches/#comment-8605 This article is very apt for me. i just started college and I've been wondering if I'll be able to handle any clients I can muster up on top of school, socializing, etc. Now I'm feeling more hopeful and enthusiastic about getting out there and designing. This article is very apt for me. i just started college and I’ve been wondering if I’ll be able to handle any clients I can muster up on top of school, socializing, etc. Now I’m feeling more hopeful and enthusiastic about getting out there and designing.

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