How to land your dream job as a Nigerian freelancer (some may even sponsor your relocation).
I won't call this a secret or an expo, it's what you can find by a simple Google search. We will be using LinkedIn to look for business owners, companies and establishments who need
I won't call this a secret or an expo, it's what you can find by a simple Google search. We will be using LinkedIn to look for business owners, companies and establishments who need
remote workers. Some of these people need immediate hire(s), some need freelancers for a long-term project.
During my upwork optimization class, I talked about why you need to have an irrestitible LinkedIn profile. We will be using our LinkedIn profile as a resume
During my upwork optimization class, I talked about why you need to have an irrestitible LinkedIn profile. We will be using our LinkedIn profile as a resume
here. When you are applying for most of these jobs, LinkedIn will automatically download your profile, save it as PDF, and send it to the recruiter. So, I assume anyone using this method either has a good LinkedIn profile or professional freelancer resume. Read more about how to
Create a professional resume here enhancv.com
With any of these, your dream job is just a click away. I am talking about the kind of job that's soul-soothing, one that can change your life and career.
Ready? Grab your coffee and RT this thread first
With any of these, your dream job is just a click away. I am talking about the kind of job that's soul-soothing, one that can change your life and career.
Ready? Grab your coffee and RT this thread first
Go to Linkedin, tab the search bar and a space to enter your keywords will appear. Let me show this using my profile.
As a freelance copywriter, let's search for some companies currently looking for freelance copywriters for their business. Check the image for what I mean
As a freelance copywriter, let's search for some companies currently looking for freelance copywriters for their business. Check the image for what I mean
So, I entered the keywords because I'm looking for freelance copywriting gigs, click the first option I circled "Freelance copywriter in "JOBS".
Use the keywords in your niche. Click it and let's continue.
Confused? No, it's not.
See it as different categories of search
Use the keywords in your niche. Click it and let's continue.
Confused? No, it's not.
See it as different categories of search
terms. If you are looking for freelance copywriter (maybe for a recruitment agency like @CV_Loft ), you can click people.
Something like the below image appears when you click "Freelance Copywriter in JOBS". Click on the bolded bluish square at the top hand right corner of the
Something like the below image appears when you click "Freelance Copywriter in JOBS". Click on the bolded bluish square at the top hand right corner of the
page. When you click it, this is what appears:
These are the filter options for our keywords.
Sort by should be "Most Relevant"
Date Posted can be "Past Week" or "Past month" (past 24 hours if you are looking for the newest job)
Experience level should be any or
These are the filter options for our keywords.
Sort by should be "Most Relevant"
Date Posted can be "Past Week" or "Past month" (past 24 hours if you are looking for the newest job)
Experience level should be any or
streamline it to your level of expertise. People like @hannytalker can chose expert for a freelance recruitment gig.
Understood? Alright, let's continue...
Before that, sip your coffee.
When you click job type, this shows. Some companies include full-time (even if the job is
Understood? Alright, let's continue...
Before that, sip your coffee.
When you click job type, this shows. Some companies include full-time (even if the job is
remote. Some include part-time but I recommend keeping it as "Any".
Under Remote, tick the box because we are looking for a remote gig.
Now to LinkedIn Features, if you have the time, a professional freelancer profile or portfolio, you can select "under 10 applicants"
Under Remote, tick the box because we are looking for a remote gig.
Now to LinkedIn Features, if you have the time, a professional freelancer profile or portfolio, you can select "under 10 applicants"
And also "Easy Apply".
What this feature does is to filter out those jobs with external application process (outside LinkedIn). Easy apply means you want to use your LinkedIn profile to apply for jobs (reasons to have a good profile). Click Apply and you will have tons of
What this feature does is to filter out those jobs with external application process (outside LinkedIn). Easy apply means you want to use your LinkedIn profile to apply for jobs (reasons to have a good profile). Click Apply and you will have tons of
jobs that have "Easy Apply option".
If you check the bottom page, you will see something like "Get Job Alerts for this Match".
It works like Google Alerts
LinkedIn will send you email, notifying you that someone somewhere is recruiting for the roles you subscribed to
If you check the bottom page, you will see something like "Get Job Alerts for this Match".
It works like Google Alerts
LinkedIn will send you email, notifying you that someone somewhere is recruiting for the roles you subscribed to
Let's use copywriter role at Value City, Furniture, as an example. When you click it, you will see the job details and remuneration. But I want to talk about how to connect with the HR manager of this company.
Reading this post, it shows that they are into furniture
Reading this post, it shows that they are into furniture
When you scroll down, you will see that this job was posted Sara Zancan. A smart freelancer will send a connection request to Zara and a good relationship (by liking and commenting on her post) will be birthed and who knows, you can be recommended for jobs.
Donβt spam them
Donβt spam them
This applies to any role you are looking for in any country of the world.
I understand you might not need this but someone on your TL might, why not RT for the person? You can also use this technique for your #Scholarship and #japa effort
I understand you might not need this but someone on your TL might, why not RT for the person? You can also use this technique for your #Scholarship and #japa effort
If you like this thread, follow me for even better threads. I talk about digital skill acquisition and freelancing. I believe in giving back to the community and will always do this. Letβs have an amazing 2023 together. RT and follow @omoalhajaabiola
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