{"id":92527,"date":"2026-03-17T13:26:55","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T18:26:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/?p=92527"},"modified":"2026-03-17T13:26:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T18:26:55","slug":"things-to-consider-if-youre-looking-to-move-from-freelancer-to-full-time-employee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/03\/things-to-consider-if-youre-looking-to-move-from-freelancer-to-full-time-employee.html","title":{"rendered":"Things to consider if you\u2019re looking to move from freelancer to full-time employee"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.godaddy.com\/garage\/freelance-to-full-time\/\" title=\"Things to consider if you&#8217;re looking to move from freelancer to full-time employee\" rel=\"follow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Some developers choose to freelance for extra money during the holidays, while others are building up freelance experience with the goal of forging a new career path. Still, other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.godaddy.com\/pro\" data-eid=\"procontent.garage.freelance-to-full-time.product.link.click\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener\">freelance web developers<\/a> like tinkering as a relaxing hobby. But if you\u2019re expecting your freelance experience to automatically translate into job offers, it&#8217;s time for a trip to the mountaintop.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/03\/things-to-consider-if-youre-looking-to-move-from-freelancer-to-full-time-employee.html\/#We_freelance_to_control_our_schedule\" >We freelance to control our schedule<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/03\/things-to-consider-if-youre-looking-to-move-from-freelancer-to-full-time-employee.html\/#We_freelance_to_control_our_projects\" >We freelance to control our projects<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/03\/things-to-consider-if-youre-looking-to-move-from-freelancer-to-full-time-employee.html\/#We_freelance_to_control_our_hours\" >We freelance to control our hours<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/03\/things-to-consider-if-youre-looking-to-move-from-freelancer-to-full-time-employee.html\/#We_freelance_to_control_our_revenue\" >We freelance to control our revenue<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/03\/things-to-consider-if-youre-looking-to-move-from-freelancer-to-full-time-employee.html\/#We_freelance_to_control_work_environment\" >We freelance to control work environment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/03\/things-to-consider-if-youre-looking-to-move-from-freelancer-to-full-time-employee.html\/#Do_you_really_want_a_job_or_do_you_want_respect\" >Do you really want a job or do you want respect?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/03\/things-to-consider-if-youre-looking-to-move-from-freelancer-to-full-time-employee.html\/#What_have_you_done_to_market_yourself_as_an_expert_in_this_area\" >What have you done to market yourself as an expert in this area?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/03\/things-to-consider-if-youre-looking-to-move-from-freelancer-to-full-time-employee.html\/#Have_you_been_networking_with_other_professionals_in_your_industry\" >Have you been networking with other professionals in your industry?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/03\/things-to-consider-if-youre-looking-to-move-from-freelancer-to-full-time-employee.html\/#If_so_do_they_know_about_your_freelance_work_and_why_did_you_quit_that_job\" >If so, do they know about your freelance work and why did you quit that job?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/03\/things-to-consider-if-youre-looking-to-move-from-freelancer-to-full-time-employee.html\/#Do_any_of_them_need_help_on_a_project_or_would_be_interested_if_you_were_employed_by_their_company\" >Do any of them need help on a project or would be interested if you were employed by their company?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/03\/things-to-consider-if-youre-looking-to-move-from-freelancer-to-full-time-employee.html\/#How_can_I_get_hired_by_these_people_who_dont_even_know_I_exist_yet\" >How can I get hired by these people who don&#8217;t even know I exist yet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/03\/things-to-consider-if-youre-looking-to-move-from-freelancer-to-full-time-employee.html\/#Freelancing_isnt_going_away\" >Freelancing isn&#8217;t going away<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/03\/things-to-consider-if-youre-looking-to-move-from-freelancer-to-full-time-employee.html\/#How_should_you_approach_freelancing\" >How should you approach freelancing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/03\/things-to-consider-if-youre-looking-to-move-from-freelancer-to-full-time-employee.html\/#Why_not_join_a_community\" >Why not join a community?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_you_looking_for_a_job_and_what_is_your_experience_in_the_field\"><\/span>Why are you looking for a job, and what is your experience in the field?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes, web freelancers look for a job because of burnout. (Let\u2019s put that out there.) You\u2019re great at front-end or amaze at back-end builds, but you\u2019re not a salesperson. Keeping that pipeline full is time-consuming work and, honestly, it\u2019s not work that you enjoy.<\/p>\n<p>Applying for a job can be a knee-jerk reaction to present circumstances. We have to remember that we chose to freelance for a reason. Typically the reasons we freelance include but aren\u2019t limited to the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Control over schedule<\/li>\n<li>Control over projects<\/li>\n<li>Control over hours<\/li>\n<li>Control over revenue<\/li>\n<li>Control over work environment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"We_freelance_to_control_our_schedule\"><\/span>We freelance to control our schedule<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The 9-5 grind is simply that: a grind. Especially when a position isn\u2019t work from home or remote, driving into the office can easily add two more hours to an eight-hour workday.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>And deep work? Forget about it. Web professionals skew toward introversion.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>We need to wear noise-canceling headphones because Robbie in the next cubicle talks to himself and Betsy is always tapping her foot to the music.<\/p>\n<p>There are so many distractions in an open office layout. We can even forget the real reason why we got up when we got our Monster Energy drink from the communal kitchen. And we know that as soon as we walk to the restroom, we\u2019ll pass by a project manager who wants an update about the wireframe assignment we saw in Trello this morning.<\/p>\n<p>The struggle is real.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"We_freelance_to_control_our_projects\"><\/span>We freelance to control our projects<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One of the reasons we love freelancing as web developers is to be able to control which projects we choose. The drudgery of building another brochure site makes us wonder why we learned React.js in the first place.<\/p>\n<p>Because we\u2019re professionals who take pride in our craft, sometimes it feels like a demotion to do a junior dev\u2019s work. It&#8217;s a legitimate concern for freelancers. Then again, turning over one <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.tv\/2019\/07\/26\/mikedemo-streamline-outreach-and-deposit-your-profit\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\">$500 website every business day for a year<\/a> calculates to annual gross revenue of $125,000. That&#8217;s nothing to balk at.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"We_freelance_to_control_our_hours\"><\/span>We freelance to control our hours<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Freelancing is different from remote work because we have complete control over our schedules when we freelance. We\u2019re not paid for our time; rather, we\u2019re paid for milestones and deliverables.<\/p>\n<p>Why do we need to control our hours? It may be to accommodate our partner\u2019s schedule, for caretaking (kids or parents), or because of our natural circadian rhythms. Deep work requires large blocks of time during our most productive hours.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"We_freelance_to_control_our_revenue\"><\/span>We freelance to control our revenue<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One of the best benefits of being a freelance web developer is to control our revenue. When we want to save for a vacation or a new monitor setup, we measure that in \u201cnumber of projects\u201d as the unit of choice. Perhaps we operate like real estate agents and sell one to two homes (websites) a year. But those pesky expenses seem to always get their way. So, we\u2019re off to build another site.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"We_freelance_to_control_work_environment\"><\/span>We freelance to control work environment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Do you have an invisible illness (including mental health) that makes working full-time a challenge? Many freelancers choose this type of work for health reasons. You may also have noise or light sensitivity as is common in the neurodiverse. The 9-5 open office plan is the ADHD brain\u2019s nemesis. (But that\u2019s another blog post.)<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_really_want_a_job_or_do_you_want_respect\"><\/span>Do you really want a job or do you want respect?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Freelancing fits into your lifestyle, so have a heart-to-heart with yourself. Do you really want a full-time job? Full-time employment means that you\u2019ll have coworkers who may not understand or appreciate your expertise, a boss you\u2019re accountable to, an HR person who wants paperwork on time, a daily standup that could have been an email (in your eyes), and a project manager who doesn\u2019t give you defined scope.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Sure that salary looks great on paper, but does it fit your actual career goals? The truth is that not everyone is well-suited for full-time employment.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Hey, if you\u2019re like, <em>Yes! Yes, I want to land a great role as a professional developer<\/em>, then you have a bit of work cut out for you.<\/p>\n<p>This includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Marketing yourself as an expert<\/li>\n<li>Networking with other professionals<\/li>\n<li>Telling people about your core competencies<\/li>\n<li>Asking people if they have job openings; and,<\/li>\n<li>Actually getting hired.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These are soft skills that will help you in both your freelance career and transitioning that reputation into job offers. Here come the hard questions we\u2019ll ask &#8212; and you should ask yourself.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_have_you_done_to_market_yourself_as_an_expert_in_this_area\"><\/span>What have you done to market yourself as an expert in this area?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re all about building themes with Next.js, then talk about it. Ensure your portfolio site is up to date, includes video and\/or a PDF of each site you\u2019ve built, a link to your GitHub account, and client reviews.<\/p>\n<p>Being an expert means people come to you to get that niche work done. Headless ecommerce is your jam? Talk about that on Twitter. Designing with Figma? Show that process on LinkedIn. Launching 200 sites a year using Beaver Builder? Give a talk at a WordPress Meetup.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cOkay, this one seems obvious, but it\u2019s an area where you really can\u2019t afford any mistakes. If there\u2019s one thing that needs to be tight and leave an impression, it\u2019s your portfolio, AKA your website.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invisionapp.com\/inside-design\/freelancer-hired-full-time\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\">\u2014 Inside Design<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Clients, peers, and potential employers will only know what you tell them. That initial marketing should start with your portfolio website. Include video, blog posts, and links to well-documented code. Case studies are also very helpful \u2014 especially when preparing for interviews. Case studies are also good projects to highlight on your resume.<\/p>\n<p>One of the resources available to freelancers in the web and design fields is reaching out to a staffing agency. Through temporary work, you can expand your marketing to employers while gaining the benefit of predictable, project-based hours.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Have_you_been_networking_with_other_professionals_in_your_industry\"><\/span>Have you been networking with other professionals in your industry?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Networking is the four-letter word for introverts. Freelancers can often feel uncomfortable marketing themselves; it feels braggadocious. Learn a few tips and tricks to network with success and you\u2019ll be a hit in no time.<\/p>\n<p>You can always network at BNI meetings, meetups, and your local chamber of commerce. Be the web person in your circle of small-to-medium business owners. Those peers can easily become referral sources \u2014 for clients and full-time employment.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cAs a freelancer, the majority of your work will come from referrals and through word of mouth on the back of clients, friends, colleagues and acquaintances. As such, it\u2019s going to be important to make an effort to develop and nurture relationships with people in industries and organizations that would be interested in your services.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proposify.com\" link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\">\u2014 Proposify<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Your referral relationships are gold. They\u2019re only good if you make the effort to keep the connection and stay top of mind. How that looks to you depends upon your true self. Personally, I like to send unique gifts to my referral partners and even half-birthday cards. What you do should be authentic or it will be seen as phony.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_so_do_they_know_about_your_freelance_work_and_why_did_you_quit_that_job\"><\/span>If so, do they know about your freelance work and why did you quit that job?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Employers will always want to know why you left a job \u2014 or a series of jobs. Be sure to own any of your mistakes. They\u2019re likely to find out when they call references anyway. Be upfront. It\u2019s okay if you didn\u2019t find your ideal company culture. Be sure not to blameshift, however. That is worse than job gaps, etc.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_any_of_them_need_help_on_a_project_or_would_be_interested_if_you_were_employed_by_their_company\"><\/span>Do any of them need help on a project or would be interested if you were employed by their company?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s completely acceptable to ask your peers and colleagues who know your work if they\u2019re hiring for a position that would fit you perfectly. When you\u2019re interviewing, keep at the front of your mind that you\u2019re interviewing for a job &#8212; not to gain a client.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cNote that most bad hires are a result of a poor culture fit, so be open to suggestions and alternative methods. Who knows? You might even learn something new!\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kellyservices.us\/\" link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\">\u2014 Kelly Services<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Honestly, there is a bad reputation out there for freelancers who don\u2019t follow through. Do your research and make your pitch. You\u2019ll never know if you don\u2019t ask.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_get_hired_by_these_people_who_dont_even_know_I_exist_yet\"><\/span>How can I get hired by these people who don&#8217;t even know I exist yet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your network will make introductions to a freelancer when it makes them look good. Once the lead is in your inbox, the ball is in your court. How do you approach the project or job? How do you communicate with the client or team? The cover letter is the differentiator that lands you a new job &#8212; just like it is with a good freelance project.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cI would investigate who they are, what they do, where they are from and what kind of problems their business is solving in general. This would allow me to really [understand] them and then write the cover letter in a manner they would feel we\u2019re on the same cultural level.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.codeable.io\/blog\/earn-more-freelancer\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\">\u2014 Codeable Editorial Team<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The importance of research cannot be understated. Once you hear about a job opening, study the company online. Read their website. Follow the company on social media. Find them on LinkedIn. Follow the CEO and read some of their social posts.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Why? You want to be able to see if that company is the right cultural fit for you<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>When applying for a job as a freelancer, don\u2019t forget to tailor your resume to the keywords of the job description. Yes, it\u2019s extra work but well worth it. Think of your resume like SEO. More often than not, resumes are scanned into a system looking for keywords.<\/p>\n<p>Highlight the extra things to stand out once you have an opportunity to meet with HR or the hiring manager. And then follow up after the interview. It\u2019s so important to make and keep that good impression. Yes, thank you emails are relevant and important.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Freelancing_isnt_going_away\"><\/span>Freelancing isn&#8217;t going away<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The fact is that 64 million Americans freelanced in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/921593\/gig-economy-number-of-freelancers-us\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\">2020 according to Statistica<\/a>; that number is projected to be 90 million in 2028. Freelancing isn\u2019t going away, especially as the cost of living continues to increase.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cLiving expenses are also a major factor in why people shift from traditional office desk jobs to freelance work. As housing and food costs continue to skyrocket among top cities in the US, remote work is becoming a more practical option for average Americans.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/financesonline.com\/number-of-freelancers-in-the-us\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\">\u2014 Financing Online<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>As much as the gig economy comes under attack, we will always want services. It\u2019s exactly the same with web services. Businesses continue to need websites; freelancers will continue to fill those needs. Bottom line: there\u2019s plenty of work.<\/p>\n<p>If your goal with freelance web development is to build a career, why hasn\u2019t it translated into job offers? There are a few questions you\u2019ll have to ask yourself first. But let\u2019s talk about freelancing as a mindset.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_should_you_approach_freelancing\"><\/span>How should you approach freelancing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s important to understand that as a freelance web developer you are also a business person. This is a simple truth. While you\u2019re freelancing, you have more tasks to do on your list than the actual website build. You need to market yourself, do accounting, answer client questions, keep the project on schedule, and more! Oh and don\u2019t forget, it\u2019s okay to outsource some of those tasks as a freelancer.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cWhen we start owning the fact that our work has value \u2014 intrinsic value \u2014 and that clients and people are monetizing it, then we can stop giving it away and start standing by it and asking for what we\u2019re worth.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ideas.ted.com\/5-myths-that-keep-freelancers-from-getting-paid-what-theyre-really-worth\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\">\u2014 Soness Stevens<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The first step in freelancing to build a career is to see yourself as a professional. This means you set client expectations and boundaries. You have an accounting system like Freshbooks or Xero. You send professional proposals and have contracts. Being a professional freelancer also means that you turn down work &#8212; politely &#8212; that doesn&#8217;t fit into your production schedule. Turn down work? Yes. You do this by charging for your value.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_not_join_a_community\"><\/span>Why not join a community?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hey, being a freelancer isn\u2019t a bad thing. As a WordPress expert, you\u2019ll get the best of both worlds &#8212; flexible hours and great pay! For example, we build with heart at Codeable and believe in networking and professional growth while rejecting the race for the bottom.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201c[Codeable\u2019s] experts collaborate on making the projects better; clients get better results at the end of it. There\u2019s no weird $5\/hour bids that are just distracting and cluttering up and wasting the client\u2019s time.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/anchor.fm\/blackbird-digital\/episodes\/10-Tips-for-WordPress-Experts-with-Mike-Demo-e19m5jk\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\">\u2014 Me, on the <em>In the Loop<\/em> podcast<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>So, if you\u2019re freelancing with the goal of landing a full-time gig, maybe this is the right step for you. Why not join a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.codeable.io\/freelance-wordpress-developer-jobs\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\">professional freelance marketplace<\/a>? 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