Preparing for a career as a freelancer with higher education

January 30, 2012

If you are a working mom, managing your job and parental obligations can be extremely difficult. However, by pursuing a position that allows you to freelance and work from home, you can develop a schedule that facilitates your role as a mother and employee.

Several industries support workers who operate entirely on a freelance basis, including print and online media, graphic design and data entry. You can train to work in one of these fields by going back to school with the financial support of scholarships for mothers and grants for single parents.

If you want to work in the editorial or design field, majoring in the corresponding degree (whether it's creative writing or illustration) and building a portfolio while you're in school will be key. Keep in mind that your assignments for class are not only necessary for getting the grades you need to graduate. Stellar work can also be included in the application you send to potential employers.

A strong portfolio is essential when working as a freelancer as it's one of the primary ways potential employers can determine whether you're capable of executing the assignment well. Building a list of references and recommendations will also work to your advantage.

While you're in school, get to know your classmates, which can help expand your industry network and sources for job leads. 

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