10 Sep 10 3 Biggest Benefits of Part-time Freelancing
The side benefit of being a knowledge worker is the fact that you can anytime start on your own and make yourself free from the grind of “leaving home at 8.30 and returning god knows when.” And did I forget to say nosy bosses?
But, as you can guess it, the road less travelled is not nicely paved, so there could be a lot of patches, holes, dust, dirt, broken patches, and even molten pitches, so to speak on the road to freedom. You need to be cautious when faring through such road. That is why part-time freelancing is always a good idea before you embark on this life-changing journey. To help you take an informed decision, I am going to show you the 3 biggest benefits that part-time freelancing offers.
3 biggest benefits of part-tome freelancing
Get an opportunity to test the water
It is always wise to test the water before you leap into it completely submerging yourself up till your nose. By starting part-time freelancing you can test if the quality of your output is worth its salt or not. Based on the feedback you get from your clients and experiences you earn, you can fine tune your skills and yourself to make it marketable.
Extra bucks in extra time
Part time freelancing also helps you put some extra bucks in your pockets, every single day. This money could be used to meet your financial obligations and even you can use it to finance your vacation. Yes, you can earn this much to support your vacation.
Still get to put bread on the table and smile on your kid’s face
This is the biggest benefit of part-time freelancing. It allows you to keep your current job, which inevitably mean putting bread on the table and smile on your kid’s face — well, on the faces of everyone in the family.
Before you utter the highly motivated, adrenaline-charged two-word phrase, “I quit”, you should start your freelancing career as a part-timers, which you can turn anytime into a fulltime venture.
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18 Dec 09 Make The Most Of A Job You Hate
The recession is supposed to be over, but the jobs have been slow to return. This is a huge conundrum if you find yourself stuck in a job that you hate. You can’t really afford to quit and risk the gamble of finding work with few jobs available. How do you manage being stuck between the perpetual rock and a hard place? Well, here are a few tips for making that easier.
-Try thinking positively about the job you hate. Consider the positive parts, such as the fact that you are lucky enough to have a job during this turmoil. The fact that you have reliable enough work that you’ve stayed employed, and have been able to live more comfortably than many other Americans. Thinking about your good fortune is a great way to bring that smile out.
-Set time limits on your tasks, to see if you can accomplish your goals. This is almost a tactic to make a game out of the monotony you may suffer if you hate your job. Also this helps you get faster, and better at accomplishing your tasks. The appearance of becoming a better, harder worker, could help you advance into a higher position that you won’t hate.
-Take an interest in your coworkers. Make friends, and be positive and good natured with them. Creating a better work environment around you can really help how you feel at work. A great way to do that is improve your relations with those around you, creating a friendly environment that you can enjoy.
-Finally, just because you have a job, doesn’t mean you can’t look for a different one. Try looking for other opportunities that may serve you better. Something that you can really get into, and have a true passion for, unlike your current job. Just make sure to keep that knowledge silent, as some employers take personal offence when their employees look for work elsewhere. The last thing you want is to lose the job you have, because you were looking for a different one.
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08 Oct 09 The Importance Of Body Language In An Interview
A massive part of any interview isn’t what you or the interviewer says, but rather your body language. Body language is a huge form of communication that most don’t even notice. The visual clues that people emit affect emotions from how that person is received, to deductions on how that person feels. Sending the wrong body language in an interview could lead to you not getting a job, no matter what you say. Coming off anything less than positive could be enough to seal the deal, and make you appear less than fit for the job.
So be conscious about everything you’re doing as you walk through the door. When your interview begins, think about the facial expression you have. The first thing an interviewer wants to see, is a confident positive person walking through their door. Does your face reflect confidence, and a positive attitude? Exactly what you should be asking yourself. Stand up straight, reflect good posture, and smile politely. But don’t appear overconfident, remember you don’t have the job yet, and overconfidence can be just as bad as negative body language.
From the successful entrance, make sure to shake hands with ever interviewer present. If you’re being interviewed by a panel, or just one person, make sure to walk over to them and give a good firm handshake. A firm handshake is important, as it shows confidence and also the ability to lead. You’re unafraid when you give someone a firm handshake, and up for the challenge. Make that clear by speaking through your body.
From there make sure to keep up that good posture when you sit down. Respond positively to every question, keeping your confident and courteous demeanor no matter the topic. Also remember to use hand gestures casually when speaking. By using hand gestures you show a calmness during your speech that will resonate on the interviewer. Don’t get excessive with your hand motions, but tracing a few shapes to illustrate an idea is always good.
Answer questions by leaning forward slightly, to show genuine interest and consideration in the question, and your answer. Don’t forget to also keep your voice at a higher decibel. You want to be heard, but you don’t have to shout. Being too loud makes you look overconfident, and that never plays well. Speak so all can hear you, but don’t hurt their ears.
Finally, shake hands with everyone once the interview is over, and thank them for the opportunity. Then, keeping your posture straight, and your disposition positive and courteous, leave the room the same way you came. If you pull off all of these factors correctly, your body language will have been pretty much impeccable. Letting your body speak with you could even just be that edge you need to land that job.
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