POWERHOUSE, RICH:
They rely on freelancers approaching them- so just drop them an email
Be creative with emails- include links etc, make sure you know about the place you're applying to, get it right and show them you know who they are
Offer intern time for free (Short term, to prove you can work)
Think about what skills they want - why you?
- Personality is huge- people skills
- Portfolio which stands out
- Kit/software skills
- Work experience- proof you are a good worker
- Listening skills- don't be afraid to take notes
STAR TIPS:
Take initiative/ be proactive
Good timekeeping
breakdown invoice to show what you're charging for
Remember if you're free lance you need to do tax etc!
Be realistic, you can say no
Portfolio as a window into self, don't tailor it too much to company you're applying to, they want something different
LEEDS BID, MARTIN DICKSON:
Part of Leeds business improvement district, not for profit
There's a change in the ways people want to work
If you're not sure, ask, no one expects you to know more than you know
They've already read CV etc. and decided to meet you, so be yourself
-All about attitude and personality
Be confident about yourself- what are you good at, but don't be cocky
KEY THINGS:
Impression based on first 20 seconds/steps
Describe yourself in 3 words
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