Rise of the Independent Worker - Forging a Fulfilling Freelance Career | New York City

About this event

The era of full-time, permanent employment established during the last century has come to an end. With 35% of the workforce engaged in independent work, the norms and standards for finding fulfilling gigs and forging a successful career path are quickly shifting for 55 million people. Technology has made freelancing a more accessible and liberating reality — but it has also created an overwhelming mix of job-find opportunities that are tricky to navigate on your own. At this event, you will learn how to define your marketable skill set as a freelancer and find a continuous stream of work you love. Tune in for real-life tips from professional freelancers and contractors about establishing yourself as an independent worker, enhancing your personal brand, finding your community of like-minded professionals, and mining your network for promising opportunities.

We’ll be sharing ideas and stories around:

-Amplifying your personal brand as a freelancer -Defining your marketable skill set — and market value -Finding your community -Leveraging relationships and referrals to find continuous work