Comments on: Don't Ignore the Hidden Job Market for Freelancers

By: Mary

Mary — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 02:41:52 +0000

You’re absolutely right about this, Jodee. That’s why I am refocusing my efforts for the fall when the kids go back to school. I plan to diversify by sending out queries, letters of introduction, and vamping up my own blogs. Great post! Looking forward to reading more of your suggestions.

By: Blog & Web Writing Gigs for August 19, 2009 | Network Blogging Tips

Blog & Web Writing Gigs for August 19, 2009 | Network Blogging Tips — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:24:15 +0000

[...] Leave a Comment A fair amount of decent paying gigs today, although I swear people are getting less and less clear when writing these things. It’s not that hard – Location? Pay? Hours? Duties? That works. I think maybe people are trying to be too fancy. In any case, no tip today but I do think this post is worth a read – Don’t Ignore the Hidden Job Market for Freelancers. [...]

By: Clemento

Clemento — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 08:18:15 +0000

Very interesting and amusing subject. I read with great pleasure.

By: Jodee

Jodee — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:33:08 +0000

@ Laura: Thank you for the kind comment. Building and maintaining relationships is so important to getting work.

By: Laura Spencer

Laura Spencer — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:25:48 +0000

This is post is so on target!

Networking is a key element to finding freelance writing jobs.

People always look at me like they don’t believe me when I tell them this, but most people would rather work with someone that they are familiar with (or at least have received a good referral for).

I think balance is the key. Network when you can. Apply for jobs when you can.

Thanks for highlighting something so important.