Manage yourself as a freelancer
Being a freelancer, you are your own boss, you can decide when you want to work and when you want time off, and you can manage your own professional development.
However, you have to find your own work, you have to cope with the down times and you have to work out how best to adapt to change.
About a quarter of freelancers find they have too much work, most just 'get by', and a small proportion find it hard to get any work at all.
To increase your chances of success, you need to be well organised and plan your strategy:
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The importance of continual professional development (CPD)
The creative media industries are always changing - that's one big reason why they are such interesting places to work. No one can afford to tell themselves that they know everything or assume they'll have a job for life.
Read MoreDiary services
Diary services are a valuable resource, putting you forward for jobs when approached by companies, they will also organise your diary. Some specialise in placing freelancers.
Read MoreSubsidised Short Courses for TV Freelancers
Update your skills and benefit from a 70% discount ! The Skillset TV Freelance Fund only supports those courses that meet the high standards required by the broadcast industry.
Read MoreBusiness, finance and legal
Are you confused about tax and other finance and legal information? With some advice and planning, you could make your life a lot easier.
Read MoreStandards for Freelancers
Skillset has developed a simple checklist to allow you to review your existing skills against the skills you will need in the future helping you to develop a personalised plan to give your career that final push it needs!
Read MoreNetworking & job hunting
Is it who you know? Well, yes and no. It's your reputation. When a new project gets the green light, the first people employers are going hire are the ones they've worked with before...
Read MoreGet personal advice
Let us help you find your way and make the most of your career. The different Skillset Careers services will guide you towards success, whatever stage of your career you're at.
Read MoreHealth and Safety
Protecting cast and crew and avoiding the possibility of legal action must now be the top priority for all companies and individuals.
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