Ask HN: How do you get started in freelancing?

Re:Ask HN: How do you get started in freelancing? by Mz on Tuesday December 06, 2016 @04:15PM (#13118402)

This will basically be a custom job. Every freelancer does it differently.

It would help to start by putting together a portfolio and then putting the word out that you are available. This can be started with just putting a blurb in your HN profile and on social media, where it seems appropriate.

That will not likely magically solve your problem. But it starts the ball rolling.

You can also participate in HN's monthly "Freelancer? Seeking Freelancer?" post on the first of every month. Keep your eye out for the next one.

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Re:Ask HN: How do you get started in freelancing? by kayman on Tuesday December 06, 2016 @06:48PM (#13119292)

I'm interested to find out if anyone has actually gotten work through HN's posts of "freelancer? Seeking Freelancer?"

I see a lot of "I'm looking for work" in these type of posts.

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Re:Ask HN: How do you get started in freelancing? by gravypod on Wednesday December 07, 2016 @12:11AM (#13120611)

I got a quick and simple job from one posted by Whoishiring. It was "looking for work" or something similar. It was a fun and easy task, I'd definetly do it again if the price was right.

(one sad thing is they paid me in CAD not USD.)

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Re:Ask HN: How do you get started in freelancing? by kayman on Wednesday December 07, 2016 @09:00PM (#13127856)

To clarify: Did you put that you were looking for work? And someone contacted you off it?

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