I've been using linkedin building up my network slowly over the past 12 months. I participated in the general Q&A section to no real benefit. Then I joined the new discussion groups and posted comments / answers to questions in a manner that demonstrates my skills and knowledge. This is in contrast to some other people who either give a flippant answer having not read the question or are spamming their services and helping no-one.
There has been very little so far that has led to any real work, except my current contract arose as a result of contacting an ex-colleague through linkedin.
Now, it looks like it may pay off in terms of getting extra work - I answered one question and this is what came back privately:
To which of course, I am replying with a suitably high rate and given the favourable exchange rate $ to £ I hope to see a result!
Anyone else found work like this?
There has been very little so far that has led to any real work, except my current contract arose as a result of contacting an ex-colleague through linkedin.
Now, it looks like it may pay off in terms of getting extra work - I answered one question and this is what came back privately:
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Thanks for the prompt response. What you're mentioning here is the exact response I was looking for.
... blah blah....
I'd be interested to have you as a consultant on a per-case basis, what are your fees like ?
Thanks for the prompt response. What you're mentioning here is the exact response I was looking for.
... blah blah....
I'd be interested to have you as a consultant on a per-case basis, what are your fees like ?
Anyone else found work like this?
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