Can New Grads Freelance, Too?

If you're not too keen on the idea of the sometimes-horrendous 9-to-5 job, maybe you should consider freelancing. While I don't recommend jumping into this (instead, take a job and freelance on the side to build clientele), it's interesting to explore the idea.

That's why I'm loving this article by Heather Huhman. She spoke to Michelle Goodman, author of “My So-Called Freelance Life: How to Survive and Thrive as a Creative Professional for Hire,” on how new college grads can ease into the freelance world. She's very practical about building a freelance business into a self-employment empire for the future--or you can continue to freelance in addition to a 9-to-5 gig, long term.

Michelle recommends that new grads do the following:

• Work on freelancing in addition to a full-time job, in the beginning
  
• Save money
• Build your network while you moonlight
• Create a killer portfolio
• Take time to learn how to run a business

Check out the entire article here for more great advice on starting the freelance life!

And pick up Michelle Goodman's book for a humorous yet practical look at freelancing!


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