My Day Job's Killing Me! First Steps to Freelancing

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Now that you've developed an outstanding portfolio and an attention-grabbing profile, it's time to head to the freelance marketplaces. There are many of these sites on the Web -- and they're also a great place to get a feel for the freelancing market in your profession, your competitors, and the jobs that are out there. Try these sites -- and good luck!

Guru.com - to take advantage of everything Guru.com has to offer, all you have to do is register (it's free)!

eWork.com - project managers and eworking professionals can connect, engage and work together to complete projects online easily.

New Mediary - the Newmediary.com marketplace enables you, as a provider of ebusiness services, to list your business in an interactive directory and to capitalize on leads from qualified buyers.

Elance.com - makes it quick and easy for you to buy and sell services with people and businesses from around the world.

WorkExchange.com - has created the Internet's largest exchange for project work, employers, and skilled professionals.

SmarterWork.com - brings you together with clients to work on projects.

FlipDog.com - click on "Job Hunters" to register. Then specify the keyword "freelance" in your search. When Job Hunters find a match for your search, you'll receive an email that instantly directs you to the perfect fit.

eWanted.com - eWanted might be one of the best ways to find a freelancing job. It's a reverse auction site, with two entire sections totally devoted to freelancing. Register and take advantage of this new way of finding freelance work.

Vault.com - free emailed job openings that match the member's criteria plus free online access to the entire library of Vault content.

ICPlanet.com - offers smart searching tools to match independent consultants with hiring companies quickly and easily.

AllFreelance.com - provides you with access to a constantly updated variety of project proposals in your field, all of which are asking for bids from qualified contractors such as yourself.

Bullhorn.com - If you're looking for great clients and worldwide exposure, simply post your portfolio on Bullhorn.