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There are many different sources of work out there. In this video we're going to take a look at where to find these sources and the advantages and disadvantages of each.
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[Pasan Premaratne] One of the hard parts of starting out in a freelance career is finding that initial project.
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You need projects to show your skill set and gain experience, but people won't hand over their projects
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unless you have the necessary experience already.
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So how do you go about getting it?
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A great place to start is with your family, friends, and personal contacts.
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A lot of freelancers new to the field get their first clients through people they already know.
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Since there's already an established trust factor, these people are more likely to work with a new or inexperienced designer or developer.
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