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Taking the leap: Jumping from the corporate world to freelance

Our handpicked panelists are freelancers who left the corporate, 9 to 5 world to work for themselves, and hiring directors who work with freelancers. This will give you the opportunity to see freelancing from both sides of the coin.

Event information

This event took place on December 7, 2022 in Montreal.

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Sonia Béroud

Digital Marketing Consultant

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Alexis Nicolas

Founder & AdTech Lead for Paid Search/Programmatic

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Jessifée Guité

Global Director, Digital Experience & CRM at BRP

Highlights

WHAT MAKES AN EXCELLENT FREELANCER (ACCORDING TO THE CLIENT)

  • Learn fast
  • Tell a story
  • Simplify complexity
  • Play within your limits

TOP 5 PREFERENCES FREELANCERS LOOK FOR FROM CLIENTS

  • Great company culture
  • Innovative mandates
  • Transparency and expectations
  • Timely payment schedule
  • Flexible working environment

HOW TO LAND A GREAT MANDATE

  • A referral from your network
  • Push content to showcase your expertise
  • Listen to your client’s challenge and upsell
  • Have your client’s satisfaction at heart