Finding work through agencies

I think that placement agencies are tremendously undervalued by freelancers,…especially when starting out, and I recommend you create a relationship with at least one.…Traditional placement agencies hire local talent to work in offices within a…geographic area, some offer general office help, while other specialize in…specific talents and industries.…Such specializing agencies tend to pay better.…So it's great if you can hook up with one of them.…The advertising industry is one area of note.…They often turn to such agencies and they require highly skilled workers for…short periods of time.…

Some contracts you get through placement agencies are actually for very…long term projects.…The upside for a freelancer is that such jobs tend to be steady and well paying,…often lasting for months at a time.…The downside is, well, they can last for months at a time.…If you turn to freelancing for mobility and variety, this probably won't be a fit for you.…Otherwise, talk to local agencies about long term placements.…