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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?
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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.
About the event
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?
Discover the stats driving a mass movement to freelance work globally and why you might want to join too.
Best practices for becoming a freelancer
Freelancing can be complicated if you don't set yourself up with a solid foundation. In this section, we'll have a look at your self-awareness, career awareness, marketing, project management, and potential pay and legal details.
Building a portfolio
A portfolio is a necessary asset for all first-time freelancers. We'll have a look at what portfolios look like, what they actually document, and a few good examples.
Valuable tips
Abdullah offers his best tips for first-time freelancers from his extensive experience.
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Event Speakers
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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