Book Connect Blogging4Jobs HR + Social Media + Job Search = Blogging4Jobs Business Events OKC Featured Networking Gen Y Guest HR Job Search Social Media Categorized | HR Shifting My Focus & Going Freelance Posted on 11 October 2010. But being independent and freelance consultant has its challenges specifically on the traveling front.  MORE >>

while Ive gotten back to a reasonably constant read of the Twitter stream, Im not getting out anywhere near as many resumes as I used to, due to the on-going freelance/consulting projects that have come in eating up serious chunks of my time. ChicagoNow ChicagoNow is Chicagos finest blog about all things Chicago. Posted on date ); NEW! MORE >>

Im still doing 10-14 hours a day "pushing pixels" on that freelance project (which is great to have right now, trust me), and Ive not been able to do any of what Ive usually been doing, including getting things together for this blog. ChicagoNow ChicagoNow is Chicagos finest blog about all things Chicago. Brendan Tripp on 12.14.10 MORE >>

The freelance life is really catching on these days. In the past, the best ways for freelancers to get their names in front of potential clients were non-digital. Cold calls, query letters, and in-person networking were all ways the would-be freelancer could try and land a gig. Tweet. But social media is shaking things up. MORE >>

This is how the wait time feels to job seekers: And this is what that same period time is like for HR/hiring managers: So while the time can’t go fast enough for you, the person making the hiring decision is busy working on many projects, a fraction of which have anything to do with the particular position that concerns you. Freelance. MORE >>