cynical_person
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I am a recent grad, looking for my 1st break in industry. I am offering freelance services on the side to build folio and skills etc. I had an interview last year (just before covid), and the feedback I got was, I was unsuccessful because I freelance and they felt I was building up a freelance business and just looking for a full time role to tide me over, while I continue building my freelance business.
Of course my heart was broken. This was the 2nd time I had feedback like this. I honestly feel like I am in between a rock and hard place. I can't afford to turn paid work away, even though it's only small ad hoc logos and business cards and the work I have produced for my freelance has been something I am very proud of. I spend more time on it than what I actually get paid, but I truly thought all this would make me look employable. I am about to relaunch and I am unsure if I should even consider showing the freelance work?
Any thoughts would be very welcomed please.
Of course my heart was broken. This was the 2nd time I had feedback like this. I honestly feel like I am in between a rock and hard place. I can't afford to turn paid work away, even though it's only small ad hoc logos and business cards and the work I have produced for my freelance has been something I am very proud of. I spend more time on it than what I actually get paid, but I truly thought all this would make me look employable. I am about to relaunch and I am unsure if I should even consider showing the freelance work?
Any thoughts would be very welcomed please.