HOW THE FREELANCER CLUB IS REIMAGINING THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Trying to find a freelancer? Having trouble finding a suitable candidate? Hiring a freelancer for a bite-sized task with a very clear brief is a relatively straightforward process. A data-entry job or a simple coding fix has a clear start and end point that is easy to explain, manage and measure.  Finding freelancers who provide creative work, feel passionate about the client’s mission, communicate well throughout the process and provide much more than just the service they were hired for, can be a bit more challenging.

HOW FOUNDERS CAN DISPLAY LEADERSHIP WITHIN A REMOTE TEAM

"You cannot be a leader, and ask other people to follow you, unless you know how to follow, too." - Sam Rayburn Rules, restrictions, recommendations, measures, advice. Words we’ve been hearing on repeat from government officials since Covid-19 hurtled into our lives at the beginning of the year. 

VIDEO CALLING - A BLESSING? OR IS IT ALL DOOM AND ZOOM?

Seemingly out of nowhere, Zoom became a staple part of life. Especially during lockdown, it was the only way to connect with others face-to-face (...ish). All of a sudden, everything from work meetings, to birthday parties, to exercise classes, and even house viewings were all happening via video call. There were of course the usual players - Skype, Microsoft Teams and Google Meet, but it was Zoom that really caught on.  Certainly at first, it was a blessing - a portal that helped facilitate connections in a desperately strange time. It meant many were able to carry out a form of 'business as usual'.

HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF FREELANCER CLUB'S LESSER KNOWN FEATURES

I’m sure you’re aware that you can use Freelancer Club to fine-tune your portfolio, apply for jobs and arrange test shoots, but there are plenty of other ways you can benefit from our award-winning community platform.    Here’s a breakdown of a few of the lesser known features, so you can be sure that you’re making the most of your Freelancer Club membership! 

WHY FOUNDERS NEED TO BUILD A SUPPORT NETWORK

Being a founder of a startup can be a lonely existence. Even if your startup is well established, boasts a strong team of staff and is based in a busy co-working space, it’s easy to understand why you may experience bouts of loneliness from time to time.

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