Having good references will be the deciding factor in your getting the job or landing the project you’re angling for if you’re a freelancer or running your own business.
When we reach a certain point in our careers, most of us understand that, as a matter of good business practice as well as preparation for possibly uncertain times ahead, we need to maintain contacts with colleagues and business associates. We need to build personal relationships with coworkers and associates, and ask if they will serve as references.
But equally important, you have to learn to blow your own horn and project your achievements:
“Saving Work Samples
Your day-to-day activities and duties should never get in the way of your future plans. Keep samples of your work; this will increase your résumé’s credibility. This will also help you build a portfolio.”
This is one of the most important things you can do in support of your career. Advancing Women will be offering more on career portfolios in the days ahead.
To read this entire post, go to How to Build Your References.
