Freelance Fashion vs Full-Time Jobs

It's so good to know that we have options in the work world. Depending on our desires at a specific time in our work life we can choose to either work full-time or freelance. Both has it's pros and cons. I'd like to share some of the benefits from my experiences.

Freelance Pros:
-Flexibility: Great to do when you need the flexibility to work on your own projects, meet clients and exhibit or attend shows.
-Focused: Most freelance jobs are very specific so, you don't have to juggle too many tasks that you are not assigned to do.
-Exposure: Working at different jobs builds your experience of working in various computer systems and, job cultures more quickly than at a full-time permanent job.
-Insurance: Health insurance may be available through your freelance agency.

Freelance Cons:
-Pay: Income may not be steady depending on how aggressive one is in finding work (includes working outside of the freelance agencies)


Full-Time Pros:
-Pay: Great for "continuous" pay (as long as your position is needed). You may earn enough to have the money you need to continuously fund your projects if necessary.
-Growth: Career growth and build relationships based on your interest in moving forward with your company.
-Insurance: Most likely to have health insurance options.

Full-Time Cons:
-Time Consuming: Definitely time consuming which includes, time dedicated to the full work day plus any over-time and, commuting back and forth to a job. This may or may not become a challenge in working on your own projects depending on how organized and determined one is.

Share your own pros and cons of working freelance and full-time by posting a comment here.

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Arm Yourself with These Job Hunting Resources II

Here's an update to the article that I published March 11, 2008 titled, "Arm Yourself with These Job Hunting Resources". As I am aware of more job placement agencies and resources, I will publish additional posts.

Websites
fashionjobs.com

clothingindustryjobs.com

Job Placement Agency in NYC
taylorhodson.com





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Arm Yourself with These Job Hunting Resources

A successful job search is more than just good timing. The resources that you use are key and could make the difference in the length of time that it takes to find a job. If you're in the fashion industry, you'll want to use some or all of these resources. I'm sure you're already reading Women's Wear Daily which has a classifieds section for jobs. There's also the obvious search engines like hotjobs and careerbuilder.com. Indeed.com is a search engine that compiles jobs from other websites, newspapers and other resources. Here are a few other essential resources that you may find handy. I've personally used them or have registered with their service throughout my career and have been in communication with them as recent as last year.

Websites

These 2 sites are excellent for finding fashion jobs. Major corporations along with smaller companies list job opening positions on these sites.

fashioncareers.com

stylecareers.com

Headhunters/Agencies in NYC
I'm listing these agencies in no particular order. They are excellent for finding freelance and full-time work.

The Gromwell Group

24/Seven

Project Solvers

4th Floor Fashions

Karlyn Fashion Recruiters

Winston Resources

Soloman Page Group

Executive Network Associates



Friends and Associates

This may seem obvious. Time to say goodbye to your pride and ask friends and people that you are close with if they have any leads. This is the easiest route.



If you know of any other resources post them in your comments!