Archive for the ‘Freelance Beginnings’ Category

The Rise of the Social Media Intern

social_media_iconsDemand for Social Media skills amongst start-up and small businesses is soaring. We’ve noticed on the FreelanceStudents job board that more and more opportunities are being posted! Yet, it seems that students have not yet woken up to this growing opportunity despite the fact that many are already equipped with these skills. Perhaps because a bit like ‘terrorist’, or ‘love’, ‘Social Media’ is one of those terms which seems to be banded around from hither to thither without anyone being exactly sure where it came from, what it does, or what it really means. We break it down and we strongly advise you to take note. Read the rest of this entry »

How a Second Language Could Be Your Ace in a Stunted Job Market

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A Guest post by Christian Arno founder of global translation company Lingo24.

It’s a tough market out there – finding work as a student or graduate has never been harder, with less jobs available and more competition for the few vacancies. If you can speak more than one language fluently, though, you’ve got a secret ace hidden up your sleeve, and you may not even know it.

One of the few industries to have experienced growth during the economic crisis was translation and localisation – with the purchasing power of individual local markets diminishing, companies have been forced to look to foreign markets to keep their profits up, and this means getting professional linguists to translate everything from their business proposals and legal contracts to their marketing materials. Read the rest of this entry »

9 Tips for Job Interview Success

nervous_student_job_interviewInterviews – loved by some and hated by many – are a necessary part of securing a job. The problem however, is that most cower at the thought of sitting down to talk about themselves with a stranger/could be boss. “What if they don’t like me? What if I make a fool of myself?” Stop it. Rather than panic and think up hypothetical, negative and awkward situations, take a step back. Breathe in; breathe out, for as long as you follow these tips to interview success, everything will be okay. Read the rest of this entry »

Office Etiquette Do’s & Don’ts Part 2

office_dos_v01In Office Etiquette Do’s & Don’ts Part 1, I outlined things NOT to do whilst working in an office. Part 2 will be the opposite i.e. tips and tricks TO DO in the office to ensure a memorable stay and a job well done! As promised in part 1 *clears throat and continues reluctantly*…I’ll be sharing what exactly it was I did that you shouldn’t. Read the rest of this entry »

Office Etiquette Do’s & Don’ts Part 1

office_etiquette_freelancestudentsAs an intern (or office newbie) it’s crucial to make an immediate impact. Not only because you want to look the part but also for networking reasons, as you want to make sure you leave a good lasting impression for possible work in the future. And so I’ve put together a list of Do’s and Don’ts or golden rules if you like. These may at first come across as humorous but they are salient points which if followed will ensure that you aren’t remembered for all the wrong reasons. Read the rest of this entry »

7 Essential Tips for Student freelancers

Graduate jobs are dead. The only recourse as a student, or recent graduate, is to return to your part-time job as a pot-washer, or pack your bags and seek refuge on your mum’s couch.

Ok, so the point has been overstated, but there’s no escaping from the fact that this is a difficult time in the job market for both students and graduates. There are still jobs out there, so don’t pack your bags just yet. The recession simply means that the marketplace has become extremely competitive.

So what can you do to stand out? One option, we think, you should consider is to freelance, whether paid or unpaid.

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