New to freelance and start my first gig today! Any tips or advice?

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Be fast and effective.

Ask questions if you are confused, it’s not a sign of weakness and it will keep things moving along.

Act like you own it...you are being brought in to solve a problem and get stuff done.

Check in with your boss, doesn’t have to be a convo, even an email that says ‘this is what is going on’ is helpful.

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1. Leave your ego at home, 2. Focus on actionable solutions and outcomes not high level esoteric thoughts, 3. Build relationships, 4. Constantly ask yourself “am I adding value”. You’ll do great!

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TAlk to as many people as you can. Spread your name around. Never engage in negativity. Just listen and nod. That might be enough. Make best friends with the recruiter and your boss. Oh. God. I hate myself. But this is how long term bookings are born.

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