Hello,
I'm a recent grad, and i've been trying to make it in the freelance world, but
I've been having some trouble with finding work. Anyone got some good tips,
or even need help. PLease help!

thank you.

I have a friend who is an Illustrator and she does paste ups, caricatures, cartooning, etc. She has over 20 years of
experience. Anyone know of any leads for jobs? She is also freelancing.

Thanks.

Freelancing agencies can be a good start. Make sure to have a portfolio and know exactly what you are looking for. You could also approach elance.com

If you have designer friends, contact them. ask them if you can assist them on their work, try to put some real life clients on your portfolio, get references from your designer friends - use those references to get new clients. little things like these can help you put your foot in the door.

and most all, learn to stop. don't let your clients step all over you. show them who is in control. but also give them respect. as much as you give yourself respect.

Tm Mahdi, Cg6 Inc
Director & Founder

|unlocking the creative markets|

Contact the Creative Group Inc. They hire freelancers and send them to the companies who need one.

Get together a clean portfolio - if you're new and have no experience post yourself and your qualifications on Craigslist. The good part is that you will find work, but the bad part is that you won't be paid much for it. The nature of the industry is based on experience and to be quite honest it does count since the more work you do the more you produce quality work. Creative agencies are amazing - such as Aquent or Creative Niche, but you'll have to show some work for them to consider giving you placement.

Wynne

Personally I have had terrible results using craigslist. The problem is all the people reading or posting on craigslists have no money. I've had two clients refuse to pay a retainer. Another just disappeared on me half way through the project. It can be very frustrating.

I've also used http://www.getafreela... with positive results, although I find as web site and graphic design become easier and more accessible the money for the projects on these types of websites is becoming more and more meager. Perhaps it is an oversaturated industry.

My best clients have been found through word of mouth and maintaining relationships with people. I think your best bet is just to make sure all your work pleases your clients. They will refer you and your web of relationships will build. This is vital.

Seth Barrett
www.sturbaindesigns.com

Like I said , the "bad part of this is that you won't get much money from it..."

What you could do is email everyone you know on your email list and tell them that you are looking for work. Stick in a wicked link to your portfolio too ;)

thank you all, i could use these tips.

link to my site.
www.a2interactions.com

WANTED: internship in an advertising agency!!!


Hi everybody,

My name is Beate and I?m a German Media Management student. I?m looking for a challenging internship in fields of media planning and marketing in an advertising agency in Vancouver or Toronto. (At least 20weeks, from August 2007 until February 2008)
I've already gained some practical experience in marketing and event organization, and thanks to my degree program I have also a good creative and technical knowledge.
I'm grateful for any offer or advice, which would help me to get an internship in my dreamland ♥CANADA♥!
TIA!


I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours,

Beate