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If freelancing is right for you, you’ll absolutely love it, but how do you know if the cap fits?
Firstly, you’ll need to hit the ground running. Ideally, you’ll need to have a track record of at least two years in marketing and for the majority of freelance marketing jobs, you’ll need to be available to work five days a week.
Aside from the ‘technical skills’ you’ll need for a specific freelance marketing job, you’ll also need the right attitude. We’ve identified eight key competencies of a top freelance marketing candidate:
Motivation You need to know why you’re freelancing and you need to have an end goal. Freelancing isn’t something you should embark on with a half-hearted attitude. You need to give serious consideration to the ups and downs of working in freelance marketing jobs.
Networking You may take on a freelance marketing job for a day, a month or a year. In every case, you’ll need to fit in as part of a team – getting on with people is paramount!
Positivity If you don’t have a ‘can-do’ attitude, you won’t last long in freelancing! Clients repeatedly ask us to find up-beat, energetic and positive candidates for their freelance marketing jobs.
Learning Whilst each assignment will be agreed before you start the job, you’ll need to keep an open mind, be ready to learn new skills and methods and also to take on board fresh new thinking.
Flexibility Freelance marketing jobs often throw up surprises and you’ll need to take these in your stride. You’ll need to be happy to roll up your sleeves and do what has to be done – even if it’s not in the ‘job description’.
Presentation You’re a professional – you’ll be organised, punctual, dependable and smart. You’ll also need to be comfortable adapting your style to fit into the different environments your various freelance marketing jobs will place you in.
Confidence Freelancers need plenty of confidence! Taking on various freelance marketing jobs will see you in different surroundings and working with new people. The best freelancers speak up and get involved from day one. They know what they can do – but are also happy to admit what they don’t know!
Communication Getting the job down, getting on with people – it’s all down to good communication. If you know how to communicate, you’ll make an impact in any freelance marketing job you take on!
Firstly, you’ll need to hit the ground running. Ideally, you’ll need to have a track record of at least two years in marketing and for the majority of freelance marketing jobs, you’ll need to be available to work five days a week.
Aside from the ‘technical skills’ you’ll need for a specific freelance marketing job, you’ll also need the right attitude. We’ve identified eight key competencies of a top freelance marketing candidate:
Motivation You need to know why you’re freelancing and you need to have an end goal. Freelancing isn’t something you should embark on with a half-hearted attitude. You need to give serious consideration to the ups and downs of working in freelance marketing jobs.
Networking You may take on a freelance marketing job for a day, a month or a year. In every case, you’ll need to fit in as part of a team – getting on with people is paramount!
Positivity If you don’t have a ‘can-do’ attitude, you won’t last long in freelancing! Clients repeatedly ask us to find up-beat, energetic and positive candidates for their freelance marketing jobs.
Learning Whilst each assignment will be agreed before you start the job, you’ll need to keep an open mind, be ready to learn new skills and methods and also to take on board fresh new thinking.
Flexibility Freelance marketing jobs often throw up surprises and you’ll need to take these in your stride. You’ll need to be happy to roll up your sleeves and do what has to be done – even if it’s not in the ‘job description’.
Presentation You’re a professional – you’ll be organised, punctual, dependable and smart. You’ll also need to be comfortable adapting your style to fit into the different environments your various freelance marketing jobs will place you in.
Confidence Freelancers need plenty of confidence! Taking on various freelance marketing jobs will see you in different surroundings and working with new people. The best freelancers speak up and get involved from day one. They know what they can do – but are also happy to admit what they don’t know!
Communication Getting the job down, getting on with people – it’s all down to good communication. If you know how to communicate, you’ll make an impact in any freelance marketing job you take on!
