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Try to get a partner. If they’re requesting teams, they’re looking for “established teams.” Find an AD and fake the partnership.
Don’t post on LinkedIn. People will see it. Post here on FB
I’m a freelance AD i’d be willing to team up with you as long as location doesn’t matter…dm me!
Sent you a chat!
OP: Definitely choose your own partner or they’ll choose one for you, which could be bad.
Post in the Freelancers bowl and you’ll get a focused response. Ask people to DM you with their portfolios.
https://joinfishbowl.com/bowl_2u7hsi6cc7
Or if you want to restrict it to juniors, you guys have your own bowl too.
https://joinfishbowl.com/bowl_wxt2chqhka
Do I need an invite code for the freelancers bowl? It’s not showing up when i try to open the link.
Post in your local bowl, reach out to recruiter contacts for intros, or ask professors /alumni if you’re a recent grad.
But if all else fails, be honest with the agency and perhaps they’ll take a chance on you solo. You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take etc etc
When a recruiter asks for teams, they want “pre-existing teams.” Not solo people they can match, cross their fingers, and hope it works out. It’s not even a chance. It’s a guaranteed “no thanks, but we’ll keep you in mind for the future (which will be forgotten after I hit send).”