UNIT 14: Task 2 & 3

Working freelance:

Working freelance is defined as; 'self-employed and hired to work for different companies on particular assignments.' means that a freelancer is able to choose and decided who they want to work for on their terms such as own hours, payment and projects.

Pros	Cons
Control over work life Variety in projects and clients Control over payment, times and projects Work from anywhere Creative freedom	Work is never guaranteed Need excellent time management Pay own expenses such as cost of materials, training, equipment and ticket costs if going out More stress

Skills

Professionalism	Entrepreneurial	Management
Polite Friendly Excellent communication skills Good management Commitment Realistic Confidence Flexible Patient	Responsive Good written and spoken communication skills Negotiation/Flexibility Being able to work independently and in a team well Able to multitask  Resourceful	Good time management Work well under stress Financial management Discipline Organisational skills researching skills

To keep skills polished it's a good idea to take training courses online or at night or join an agency where they train.

Contract items:

• Name of employer

• Confidentiality

• Work description

• Payment schedule

• Deadlines

• Fees

• Assignment of work

• Permissions and releases

• Publication

• Copyright

• Termination