Re:Ask HN: How to grow your career reputation after spinning...
by jimrhods23 on Sunday March 24, 2019 @01:57PM
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"seeking in local companies first"
I find this too limiting. Many contracts are remote.
I don't have any special system. I just look for contracting gigs that might interest me and make my introduction. It's definitely a numbers game.
Before the new year (in December), I probably talked to 50 potential leads. Narrowed it down to about 10, and finally found two that I thought would be a good fit.
One of them ran out of money/changed their mind, and I'm still working with the other today. It's a multi-year contract and it keeps me busy.
"In job boards I tend to email blast a lot of applications."
It also depends on when you make the contact. The closer you can get to the time it was posted, the more likely you will get a response.
I then get their phone number and setup a phone call. You need to get good at selling yourself/services and not be afraid to talk to people.
Most business owners want to talk on the phone first before making any major decisions.
I find this too limiting. Many contracts are remote.
I don't have any special system. I just look for contracting gigs that might interest me and make my introduction. It's definitely a numbers game.
Before the new year (in December), I probably talked to 50 potential leads. Narrowed it down to about 10, and finally found two that I thought would be a good fit.
One of them ran out of money/changed their mind, and I'm still working with the other today. It's a multi-year contract and it keeps me busy.
"In job boards I tend to email blast a lot of applications."
It also depends on when you make the contact. The closer you can get to the time it was posted, the more likely you will get a response.
I then get their phone number and setup a phone call. You need to get good at selling yourself/services and not be afraid to talk to people.
Most business owners want to talk on the phone first before making any major decisions.