Getting The Job Isn’t Easy

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I may work from home but that doesn’t mean I sit here and wait for the jobs to come rolling in, oh no! I am quite lucky sometimes and do get emails from new clients asking about work or even have previous clients come back for more work and for that I am very grateful – but more often than not, I am out there looking for the work rather than waiting for it to come to me.

As a freelance writer, I have the freedom to work either remotely or on site. I mostly do my work remotely  but if required, I will take a job on site if it is easy to get to – and worth it. A lot of people think working from home means slobbing out in your pyjamas, sat in front of a tea stained desk with messy hair and shovelling a measly breakfast down your throat – but it really isn’t! There is also the illusion that being self employed, you never have to interview for a job – well, if you want that contract you definitely need to come across really well! That means dressing the part and knowing what you are talking about – here are some of my interview essentials below. Smart, appropriate clothing and I always like to read books based on the job I am going for – taking inspiration from them and realising my qualities and flaws.

Since I often have to look for my jobs, I regularly take a look at the job boards on City Calling – there is often a number of writing jobs available, both on site and remote. I am also quite lucky living where I do, in a county on the outskirts of London – there are always writing jobs available close by. Freelancing is a tough old nut to crack though and I often find myself up against people much more qualified than myself for certain jobs – so I have to sell myself really well. Looking the part and acting the part definitely helps! Since freelancing often means no steady pay cheque, job boards are often my first point of call – and they haven’t let me down yet.