How to Find Freelance Programming Jobs

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There are more opportunities than ever for the programmer willing to do some extra work on the side. In fact, plenty of freelance programming jobs are usually available to keep most freelancers in business full time. To succeed at a freelance programming career, however, you have to know where to find these contract jobs.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Step1
Read advertisements in conventional media. Newspapers and trade magazines regularly publish freelance programming job opportunities.
Step2
Search traditional job websites. Monster and Hot Jobs, as well as other job search web sites, often list freelance programming jobs (see Resources below).
Step3
Look through Craigslist. Craigslist features freelance programming jobs in many major metropolitan areas.
Step4
Sign up for freelance websites such as Scriptlance, eLance and Guru. These sites connect you directly with businesses and individuals, and provide you the opportunity to bid on specific programming projects (see Resources below).
Step5
Build on your previous successes. Keep strong and healthy relationships with your clients, as this leads to repeat business in time. Check in with former clients from time to time to see if they have any work for you to do.

Tips & Warnings

  • Many websites require a portion of your contract payment in exchange for providing their service. Learn what these fees are up front.
  • If you don't know the particular company or individual for whom you will be working, consider using an escrow system for payment.

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on 5/6/2008 Great article. Another good resource for finding and posting freelance programming jobs is RemoteGurus.com (http://www.remotegurus.com)

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