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Helpful Links for Student Freelancers: 2-4-11

Links
by: Amber Leigh Turner
Looking at all the wonderful posts from the thousands of blogs and sites I follow on the daily basis, here are a handful of yummy, delicious, ready to eat up links perfect for us student freelancers!

The Art of the Design Critique – Think Vitamin. An awesome post for anyone that listens to critique on their work on the regular basis. I am sure being a design student AND a freelancer, you get alot of critique on your work (hell, I know I do). It also goes into detail on how to GIVE feedback as well and why feedback is critical in the process.

Six Areas of Technology All Freelancers MUST Stay Current With – FreelanceFolder. Wonder if you have the most current technology, or what you even should have up to date? This post goes into detail about what you should stay on top of to stay current in the technology aspect of our business. And I can say from persona experience, this post hits the nail right on the head.

8 Portfolio Phrases That Send the Wrong Message – FreelanceSwitch. Working on your online portfolio? Well don’t fall victim to these messages that could do more harm than good. Points number 1, 3 and 4 are common boo-boo’s for student freelancers, by the way. Worth the read when reviewing your portfolio design.

Tips for Creating an Effective Online Design Portfolio – InstantShift. So while you are reviewing your portfolio because of the above link, be sure to read this article too to help make your portfolio site very effective. A great read and resource for those designing/developing their portfolios for the first time, or for the hundredth time.

10 quick tips for first time freelancers – SpyreStudios. GREAT post. Let me say it again–GREAT POST! Absolutely nails it for first time freelancers, especially student freelancers. Read this post once, then twice, then again for good measure. Man, what an awesome post!

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Have any other recent articles you would like to share with fellow student freelancers?