Finding a job is hard to begin with-but for freelancers, not having any freelance projects experience, finding jobs can seem like an impossible task.
Lack of adequate experience is something that haunts them till they find something suitable.
They have to win over clients and convince them of their capability and competence.
So is there a way out? This is not an unrealistic state of affairs.
It has happened to each and every one of us and we have all gone through "You lack proper work experience" situation.
But some of us did something different and are successful today.
It's not as overwhelming as it sounds.
The answer is simple-The difference lies in the approach.
If you are serious about freelancing then you must project yourself as somebody who's an expert in his field.
For example, graphic design designers must work on deigning projects as a freelancers.
Also there is a tendency by fresher's to under-value themselves to get work, which is surely not the right way to get work.
The figure quotes should fully rationalize the hard work that you would be putting in towards the project.
But first and foremost you would need to build a portfolio to showcase your work.
The following steps would help you in doing just that.
•Start Blogging.
This is the easiest way to build a portfolio.
A personal blog will not only showcase your talent but will also attract feedback from your readers.
It's the easiest way to promote your work online.
Also, starting a blog does not coast a penny & there are several such free online services.
Example Blogger, Wordpress etc.
•Social Media.
Social media is the new buzz word.
Websites like, Facebook, Twitter etc makes it easy for graphic design designers or content writers to promote & showcase their work to the world.
The unprecedented reach of the medium ensures that your work would surely get noticed.
•Article Marketing.
There are several article websites on the internet which allow you to get some marketing value out of your articles.
The articles that you post on these websites act as a samples which you can later on send to your prospective employer.
•Freelance websites.
As a freelancer one can use several websites which allow you to look for freelance projects.
These websites are an excellent option to start out as a fresher.
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