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How Freelance Clients Find Me

Experiencing eLearning

The biggest shift for me is that more of my work now comes from networking and referrals rather than from my blog and portfolio. An online portfolio is a requirement if you’re freelancing or consulting. Your portfolio is a way to tell your story about the work you do and the work you want to do in the future.

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The REAL Sales Approach: Elevating Sales through Continuity

Infopro Learning

The heart of any business is found in its sales. Our REAL selling sales training portfolio assists salespeople and sales leaders in consistently achieving and surpassing their sales targets, enhancing the precision of sales predictions, and boosting the average order value.

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Are You Making These Portfolio Mistakes?

Scissortail's Learning Nest

Anyone looking to get a job (or change jobs) as an instructional designer knows that a portfolio is a must. I’m not saying you can’t get a job without a portfolio (I have), but these days, ID candidates are usually expected to have one. A portfolio is your opportunity to show a potential employer what you can do.

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Here’s How I Became a Full-Time Freelance eLearning Designer

Tim Slade

Unfortunately, I think one of the biggest misconceptions folks have about freelancing is that you just decide one day to quit your full-time job and start a business. For me, I started working on my professional brand back in 2012, when I created my first online portfolio and blog.

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The differences between social professional networks and communities of practice

Matrix

The meaning of ‘community’ has changed drastically with the spread of the internet and the rise of all the social networks. However, it’s a very thin line between a community focusing solely on the social aspect and one that is truly dedicated to enriching the skill and competency portfolio of its members.

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10 Best Online Course Social Media: Paid & Free

Think Orion

percent of the world’s population, are social media users. For this reason, the demand for social media professionals is increasing. This is why online social media marketing courses can teach you skills to progress toward business goals and avoid marketing mishaps. But what exactly is social media marketing?

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Freelance Instructional Design: More Tips from the Trenches

Experiencing eLearning

I also use social network sites like LinkedIn to let my network know that I’m looking. It’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day, finding new clients/business and focusing on just getting up and running. One thing #freelancers tend to forget is that thing called retirement.