69. Do freelancers need a CV? (with Jenny Stallard)

15 Minute Freelancer

Do freelancers ever need a CV? Before this conversation, I'd have said no – after all, I can just send potential clients to my website, can't I?
But Jenny Stallard has a different take. Jenny is a freelance writer, business coach, speaker, and the brains behind Freelance Feels. She makes a compelling argument for why we should all have a CV (or even more than one) as freelancers.

In our conversation, we cover:

• Could you be missing a trick by not having a CV that showcases your experience and expertise to clients?
• The difference between a portfolio and a CV
• What to include and what to leave out!
• How to decide which projects to include to attract ideal clients
• What to do if you don’t have much experience or have gaps in your career history

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Say hi to Jenny:

Instagram: @freelance_feels
Twitter: @freelance_feels
Website: https://www.freelancefeels.com/

Say hi to Louise:

Louise Shanahan is a freelance health and medical copywriter and a big fan of finding your freelance niche. She's on a mission to help others build a freelance business that feels easy and works for them – in weekly snack-sized bites.

LinkedIn: Louise Shanahan
Twitter: @LouiseShanahan_
Website: thecopyprescription.com

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