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Abdullah Al Qayyim
Abdullah is an activist, technologist, and award-winning social innovator based in Canada. He founded several initiatives and worked in the US, UAE, India, and Jordan both in the full-profit and nonprofit sectors. He works as an Employment Coach & Trainer and a Technology Consultant.
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For someone just getting started as a developer, freelancing is a great way to gain experience and build a good portfolio, but what do you need to start working as a freelancer? What skills are essential, how do you build connections and how do you actually earn a living from freelancing? Dive into this session with Abdullah who shares the most practical steps you need to take, how to use online branding and other hacks for your new career as a freelancer.
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For someone just getting started as a developer, freelancing is a great way to gain experience and build a good portfolio, but what do you need to start working as a freelancer? What skills are essential, how do you build connections and how do you actually earn a living from freelancing? Dive into this session with Abdullah who shares the most practical steps you need to take, how to use online branding and other hacks for your new career as a freelancer.
Overview of Topics
Why freelancing?
Best practices for becoming a freelancer
Building a portfolio
Most valuable tips
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