5 steps to landing your first freelancing gig as an ML engineer
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1. Build a strong portfolio
Show off your skills and experience with a website or LinkedIn profile featuring past projects, papers, and relevant coursework.
Show off your skills and experience with a website or LinkedIn profile featuring past projects, papers, and relevant coursework.
2. Network, network, network
Join online communities and attend events related to your field to make connections and find potential job leads.
Join online communities and attend events related to your field to make connections and find potential job leads.
3. Tailor your application
When applying for freelancing jobs, make sure to highlight the skills and experience that make you a good fit for the specific job posting.
When applying for freelancing jobs, make sure to highlight the skills and experience that make you a good fit for the specific job posting.
4. Don't be afraid to reach out
Show your interest in working with potential clients by directly reaching out to them. You can also reach out to people with relevant experience and try to collab with them.
Show your interest in working with potential clients by directly reaching out to them. You can also reach out to people with relevant experience and try to collab with them.
5. Negotiate with confidence
Be prepared to discuss your rates and terms, and remember to consider your experience, skills, and the value you bring to the project when determining your rates.
Be prepared to discuss your rates and terms, and remember to consider your experience, skills, and the value you bring to the project when determining your rates.
Bonus/pro tip: While working on a project try to deliver value to your clients even if that requires going above and beyond.
This would make the client stick to you and organically bring in others.
This would make the client stick to you and organically bring in others.
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