From JobShuk…back in the day
Have you seen this man? If so, report him to the police immediately. He’s taken over my website for his own financial gain without paying me a cent. That can’t be legal, right? Developing a website for your new business is becoming more common than buying business cards, and is often the first step before …
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In my first post in this series (which was never written), entitled "7 days of Twitter", I discussed my 7 day experiment using Twitter to decide if it could become a fun or worthwhile tool. In a nutshell, I joined Twitter I installed Yoono, a browser sidebar which allows for pop-up alerts and easy access …
For a quick definition of telecommuting, see this post. As per the suggestion there, you can check job boards who either let you select "telecommute" instead of entering your location, or simply including the word "telecommute" in your search. But job boards alone may not be enough. Here’s what worked for me:Besides keeping an eye …
I’ve written a number of times about blogs, and how they can help your self-promotion online. But blogs are just one example of your Digital Footprint – traces left by someone’s activity in a digital environment (Wikipedia). When used properly, potential clients can find your services, or learn of your expertise by the data submitted …
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Our newest member, Alon Peer, talks about his motivation and experience in becoming a freelancer. Read The Freelance-verse for Beginners Can one man take on an army? Just read the Chanuka story, and you’ll see we believe the answer is yes. This author agrees. Read A Guide On How Freelancers Can Compete Against Large Design …
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I’ll be thrilled when JobShuk.com is the only website you’ll ever need to visit to find work abroad while living in Israel. Until then, learn the word "telecommute". Even if you’ve never heard it before, you probably already understand what it means. "Tele" as in telephone, telegraph, and tell-a-woman (woka woka). "Tele", meaning from afar, …
I’m no expert in the writing field, but I know that they are many English-speakers in Israel who pride themselves on their writing abilities. I also know that in this Internet world of "content is King," website owners are paying good money for fresh articles on their blogs and websites. Here’s a thorough, educational and …
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According to the Online Etymology Dictionary, freelance comes from: "medieval mercenary warrior," 1820, from free + lance; apparently a coinage of Sir Walter Scott’s. Fig. sense is from 1864; the verb is first attested 1903. Free: O.E. freo "free, exempt from, not in bondage," also "noble, joyful," from P.Gmc Lance: c.1290, from O.Fr. lance, from …
Given the current economic changes, we’re seeing faster changes to how people are working and doing business. Outsourcing is continuing to riseDespite the verbal concerns on the matter and its effect on the local businessman, people are continuing to seek out the cheapest solution. Outsourcing allows a small business to pay an expert for his …