Knowing what elements of the job to leave undone is one challenge you’ll find on proofreading gigs or copyediting gigs, perhaps any freelance gig. On a freelance project, your supervisor will expect you to be on the ball at every turn, do good, consistent work, and bill the absolute minimum for it. Here’s a list of six ways to make sure you accomplish all of the above while not being afraid to take a break for lunch:
1. Arrive before the staffers in the morning. If you take advantage of the morning calm, you can review relevant work directives, get a jump on deadlines or that email inbox, and give the job in front of you due diligence.
2. Ask questions. Coworkers will appreciate a freelancer that shows this initiative, and you’ll learn how to make the job easier on everyone.
3. Bring your expertise to the table. You’re a freelancer. You’ve been hired for it. Your boss wants what you’ve advertised.
4. Don’t give too much, tempting as it might be. Find a balance somewhere above the minimum without sacrificing the application of your expertise. You can’t be consistent by bringing everything you’ve got to the table at every moment. A balance saves everyone from stress.
5. Take a break. You’re entitled by law, and a well-timed break for lunch in Chinatown can help you recharge while avoiding a charge to your client for overtime.
6. Track your time on each job accurately. With a clean record, you can easily justify your billed hours and see where you might need to improve; your supervisor can see where resources might be better managed; you both will see how great a job you’re doing.
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Great tips. These could apply to most any job. You are wise to pick these out so quickly in your career.
Thanks, anon. Let's hope my luck doesn't run out.
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