5 Steps to Professional Development as a Freelancer
5 Steps to Professional Development as a Freelancer This article was originally published by JetCake . Freelancing can be isolating. The flexibility of freelancing is a double-edged sword: on one hand, a professional can make their own hours and work from anywhere. On the other hand, a freelancer often works from home or at odd hours – and it can be lonely to work in that kind of solitude. Of course, loneliness can be resolved by going to a coffee shop to work or meeting up with other freelancers for a coworking session. The more serious threat to a freelancer’s career is the lack of professional development and mentorship that would otherwise be available in a traditional office environment. It’s incumbent on freelancers to seek out their own development and mentoring opportunities to continue to grow professionally. Often, there’s no formal corporate ladder, no regular one-on-ones, and no development benefits available to freelancers. For ...