Career tips Archives - Freelance Informer https://www.freelanceinformer.com/category/career-tips/ Empowering the Freelance Economy Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:23:53 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://www.freelanceinformer.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/FI-letter-logo-150x150.jpg Career tips Archives - Freelance Informer https://www.freelanceinformer.com/category/career-tips/ 32 32 Analytical thinking is the most in-demand skill: here’s how freelancers can prove they’ve got it https://www.freelanceinformer.com/career-tips/analytical-thinking-is-the-most-in-demand-skill-heres-how-freelancers-can-prove-theyve-got-it/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=analytical-thinking-is-the-most-in-demand-skill-heres-how-freelancers-can-prove-theyve-got-it https://www.freelanceinformer.com/career-tips/analytical-thinking-is-the-most-in-demand-skill-heres-how-freelancers-can-prove-theyve-got-it/#respond Wed, 23 Apr 2025 20:05:18 +0000 https://www.freelanceinformer.com/?p=29056

Prove your analytical thinking skills to clients and unlock new freelance opportunities. Learn how to showcase your problem-solving and data analysis abilities A core skill that hiring companies are clamouring for is analytical thinking. Seven out of ten companies reckon it’s absolutely vital this year, according to the World Economic Forum’s 2025 The Future of […]

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AI adaptability expert: The future of freelance work is not what you think https://www.freelanceinformer.com/freelance-informer-guides/ai-adaptability-expert-the-future-of-freelance-work-is-not-what-you-think/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ai-adaptability-expert-the-future-of-freelance-work-is-not-what-you-think https://www.freelanceinformer.com/freelance-informer-guides/ai-adaptability-expert-the-future-of-freelance-work-is-not-what-you-think/#respond Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:57:44 +0000 https://www.freelanceinformer.com/?p=29016

In an interview with Eryn Peters, startup adviser and co-founder of The AI Maturity Index, The Freelance Informer learns that everything about the future of work will be turned on its head. And it’s looking like good news for freelancers Forget what you thought you knew about the future of work. The old rules are […]

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Nail your freelancer elevator pitch into one sentence: attract dream clients across all platforms https://www.freelanceinformer.com/career-tips/nail-your-freelancer-elevator-pitch-into-one-sentence-attract-dream-clients-across-all-platforms/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nail-your-freelancer-elevator-pitch-into-one-sentence-attract-dream-clients-across-all-platforms https://www.freelanceinformer.com/career-tips/nail-your-freelancer-elevator-pitch-into-one-sentence-attract-dream-clients-across-all-platforms/#respond Tue, 15 Apr 2025 13:16:08 +0000 https://www.freelanceinformer.com/?p=28897

Creating an elevator pitch may sound daunting and time-consuming for a freelancer. But it is well worth the effort. Here’s how to boil down your brilliance into one cracking sentence Here we share some tips on how you can encapsulate what you do to attract dream clients, but also all the different platforms and places […]

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Are you just imagining it or is someone sneakily disrespecting you at work? https://www.freelanceinformer.com/career-tips/are-you-just-imagining-it-or-is-someone-sneakily-disrespecting-you-at-work/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=are-you-just-imagining-it-or-is-someone-sneakily-disrespecting-you-at-work https://www.freelanceinformer.com/career-tips/are-you-just-imagining-it-or-is-someone-sneakily-disrespecting-you-at-work/#respond Tue, 18 Mar 2025 07:44:52 +0000 https://www.freelanceinformer.com/?p=27937

Unmask hidden disrespect, and reclaim your worth with clients and collaborators. Learn to identify microaggressions, protect your well-being, and build respectful relationships We’ve all felt it. That prickle of unease after an interaction. That nagging sense that something wasn’t quite right. It’s not always a shouted insult or a blatant act of rudeness; often, it’s […]

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How to use pro wrestling’s ‘persona’ marketing tactics to attract more freelance clients https://www.freelanceinformer.com/career-tips-for-freelancers/how-to-use-pro-wrestlings-persona-marketing-tactics-to-attract-more-freelance-clients/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-use-pro-wrestlings-persona-marketing-tactics-to-attract-more-freelance-clients https://www.freelanceinformer.com/career-tips-for-freelancers/how-to-use-pro-wrestlings-persona-marketing-tactics-to-attract-more-freelance-clients/#respond Sun, 16 Mar 2025 07:29:27 +0000 https://www.freelanceinformer.com/?p=27882

Think pro wrestling is all theatrics? Think again, writes Santiago Steiner. Beneath the spectacle lies a shrewd marketing strategy. We reveal the surprising techniques freelancers can use to build a magnetic personal brand to attract amazing clients Pro wrestlers create larger-than-life characters. They stick to those characters, even in interviews or on social media. They […]

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Freelancer strategies for surviving political conversations with clients and co-workers https://www.freelanceinformer.com/career-tips/freelancer-strategies-for-surviving-political-conversations-with-clients-and-co-workers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=freelancer-strategies-for-surviving-political-conversations-with-clients-and-co-workers https://www.freelanceinformer.com/career-tips/freelancer-strategies-for-surviving-political-conversations-with-clients-and-co-workers/#respond Wed, 26 Feb 2025 19:43:11 +0000 https://www.freelanceinformer.com/?p=27485

Recent snap political decisions and tech layoffs are causing widespread concern. Rightfully so, especially when actions and policies hit close to home. But if you’re a freelancer, keeping your emotions in check on politics is essential. Expressing strong political opinions—online or in person—can be risky. This article will cover those risks and provide practical advice […]

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Is it time to rethink your niche as a freelancer? https://www.freelanceinformer.com/career-tips/is-it-time-to-rethink-your-niche-as-a-freelancer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-it-time-to-rethink-your-niche-as-a-freelancer https://www.freelanceinformer.com/career-tips/is-it-time-to-rethink-your-niche-as-a-freelancer/#respond Sun, 23 Feb 2025 18:17:11 +0000 https://www.freelanceinformer.com/?p=27404

It’s natural for priorities and passions to evolve. If your freelance career isn’t feeling as fulfilling as it once was, you’re not alone. Perhaps your industry is facing challenges, or you’re simply craving something new. Embrace the possibility of change. A shift in niche could be the key to rediscovering your drive and building a […]

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Headhunter shares CV tips to land more interviews https://www.freelanceinformer.com/career-tips/headhunter-shares-cv-tips-to-land-more-interviews/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=headhunter-shares-cv-tips-to-land-more-interviews https://www.freelanceinformer.com/career-tips/headhunter-shares-cv-tips-to-land-more-interviews/#respond Wed, 05 Feb 2025 14:53:58 +0000 https://www.freelanceinformer.com/?p=26887

Online freelancer profiles have become slicker than ever. But when it comes to CVs, well, those might need a complete makeover for 2025, according to Sarah Leembruggen, MD and senior comms executive search specialist at The Works “We have felt an increase in momentum in the jobs market so far in 2025 and many a […]

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Why freelancers should think more like comedians https://www.freelanceinformer.com/career-tips/why-freelancers-should-think-more-like-comedians/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-freelancers-should-think-more-like-comedians https://www.freelanceinformer.com/career-tips/why-freelancers-should-think-more-like-comedians/#respond Wed, 15 Jan 2025 12:05:53 +0000 https://www.freelanceinformer.com/?p=26494

What if we told you there’s a way to unlock greater success by embracing a skill usually associated with comedy troupes? Improv, short for improvisation, is the art of spontaneous performance. It’s about thinking on your feet, embracing the unexpected, and saying “yes” to new ideas. While it might seem like a world away from […]

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Don’t charge late fees or enforce terms as a freelancer? Then don’t expect to be taken seriously https://www.freelanceinformer.com/career-tips/dont-charge-late-fees-or-enforce-terms-as-a-freelancer-then-dont-expect-to-be-taken-seriously/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dont-charge-late-fees-or-enforce-terms-as-a-freelancer-then-dont-expect-to-be-taken-seriously https://www.freelanceinformer.com/career-tips/dont-charge-late-fees-or-enforce-terms-as-a-freelancer-then-dont-expect-to-be-taken-seriously/#respond Mon, 06 Jan 2025 12:46:55 +0000 https://www.freelanceinformer.com/?p=26317

Why specificity is key when setting rates, terms and fees Many industries thrive on the creativity and expertise of freelancers, none possibly more than the fashion sector. A new report from The Business of Fashion emphasises the importance of specificity when discussing pay, whether negotiating a salary or setting freelance terms, rates and late fees. […]

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