How do you get your first freelance gig? What're some effective ways to reach out and get noticed? What do you need to consider in your highly curated portfolio? Welcome to Futur Freelance Fridays with Matthew Encina, where we answer your questions about freelancing. In this episode, we'll be sharing how to get your first freelance job. Connect with Matthew: @matthewencina (twitter & Instagram) matthewencina.com Want 1on1 coaching with Matthew? Click here: http://bit.ly/2PRmbGO Matthew's Networking Online Video: https://youtu.be/2Xs3371FdzA 1:16 The definition of a freelancer 3:10 What to consider when you are looking for your first freelance job 3:46 Where do you want to work? 5:16 Study the studio's site 7:20 What do you put in your portfolio? 12:10 How to personalize your portfolio site 13:00 why it's important to show personality in your portfolio 18:20 Example: Michelle Grepo's site. Before and after. 20:00 show case studies and details about your thinking and process 25:00 comparing portfolios to studios 25:55 Reach out to companies. You have to go to them. 27:23 how to reach out through email, social media, job posts, and recruiters 35:00 Why it's important to intern first 38:00 Do something memorable to get into your favorite company 41:35 Open Q&A #futurfreelancefridays #freelance #howtogetajob #rates #design – Additional Freelance Resources: AIGA: https://www.aiga.org/pricing-models The Freelance Manifesto (Motion designers): https://amzn.to/2QAQ53A Freelancers Bible: https://amzn.to/2NF9lOL Burn your Portfolio: https://amzn.to/2NgtD1t – 🚀 Futur Accelerator The step-by-step blueprint and coaching program designed to get your creative business off the ground: https://thefutur.com/accelerator 🥇 Futur Pro The professional creative community designed to grow your personal brand, your business, and your network: https://thefutur.com/pro ✍️ Other Courses, Templates, and Tools: https://thefutur.com/shop 🎙 The Futur Podcast: https://thefutur.com/podcast Recommended books, tools, music, resources, typefaces & more: https://thefutur.com/recommendations Music by Epidemic Sound: http://share.epidemicsound.com/thefutur Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/@thefutur/shorts We love getting your letters. Send them here: The Futur c/o Chris Do 1702 Olympic Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90404 *By making a purchase through any of our affiliate links, we receive a very small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps us on our mission to provide quality education to you. Thank you. — Host– Chris Do Cinematography– Aaron Szekely, Mark Contreras Live Editor– Erica Pead Editor– Stewart Schuster, Mark Contreras, Aaron Szekely Futur Theme Music – Adam Sanborne http://www.adamsanborne.com Typefaces: Futura, Din, Helvetica Neue Futur theme song— Adam Sanborne === *By making a purchase through any of our affiliate links, we receive a very small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps us on our mission to provide quality education to you. Thank you.