I’m looking to get started in freelancing.
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Build a network. Or sink.

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Contact all your friends and people you know in the business

It’s really really really competitive out there right now, and it’s a lot easier to get work as a freelancer at places you have a good track record in. That said getting your first “permalance” position is sort of the hardest part.

Start anyway you can get your foot in the door, be agreeable and do every project you can.

I’ve been freelancing for the last 10 years. Your network is everything.

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