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Learning about independence on my own terms.
Being a freelance journalist for just under two years now has given me other avenues to use my skills for purposes other than news writing. My creativity has blossomed again and I have the opportunity to focus on my passions. Not that working as a journalist for Caxton was unpleasant in any way, quite the opposite. It was rather exciting really. A buzzing newsroom, learning new things while being challenged with strict deadlines, the thrill of the chase in a breaking news situation. I have also finished an in Introduction to Web Design course recently, but I have not included this in my CV as yet until I officially graduate. Thank you for taking the time to view my application. Hope to hear from you soon. Kind regards Joni Tollner
Pros: Being in charge of my own career.
Cons: Freelance work can be difficult at times, because one month you have ample work and the next month will be different.
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Learning how to survive the everchallenging curve
There is the advantage of working at my own pace & it determines how much I will earn per period. Therefore the harder I work in terms of sales volumes the more returns I get. Problem is overstraining myself to get the next sale. Sometimes people are just not interested in the product or just do not have the money to buy. They will let you talk then tell you that are not interested or direft you to someone else. It is however rewarding to persist and come up with new ways to get business.
Pros: Working at your own pace and determining your own targets, very rewarding when those are achieved
Cons: Disappointing results & the need to continue working in order to meet targets.
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Developing and growing
Positive daily learning curve. Relationships can be difficult but for the most part productive i have acquired a massive boost on my skills set regarding coaching and working with kids. I have improved my health and fitness due to physical activity required.
Pros: personal growth
Cons: not much room for promotion
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Wide array of projects are interesting and provides strong experience
As an experienced Executive and Chartered Accountant (SA), with wide-ranging commercial experience gained from leading organisations, it is with great enthusiasm that I submit my CV to yourselves. My expertise lies in general and financial management, mergers and acquisitions, as well as the development and implementation of corporate strategy, spanning companies and business units at various stages of growth, including start-up, established and turnaround settings. Through my experience, I have become adept in overseeing a wide variety of operational and fiduciary responsibilities to optimize financial performance. Throughout my career, I have been known for my ability to think strategically, whilst not losing sight of the details and for ensuring strong execution, as well as my ability to problem-solve in high-pressure situations.
Pros: Wide Variety of Projects
Cons: Project by Project, Long-hours
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Excellent opportunities
I was retrenched December 2016. I could not stay stagnant and decided to be a freelancer till current. Ive been working for different companies and projects from a month to month basis dependant on my availability. Ive worked normal hours and work days, alot of challenges due to certain deadlines of projects. Awesome short relationships with co-workers as the environments we work in is very supportive. I've learned that each moment spent with different people, different cultures and personalities are a blessing and we are never to old to learn from each other. I enjoy meeting new people, learning new internal systems and resolving the issues to accomplish success in a project. Challenges will be everywhere you go especially in a new environment, it is how you perceive, retrieve and persue any task given to you.
Pros: Permanency
Cons: Stability
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Adapting and learning a new environment, making it a success.
I have been a stay at home dad.I have acquired skills I have never thought possible. Learned what true patience means. Managing and negotiating with my little girl has been interesting and adventurous time, she is a very demanding and picky client. Through my sleepless nights and messy day's. Time keeping, organization, willingness and participation has brought structure and love into my family. I can proudly say I have provided my little one with the skills needed take on the world.
Pros: Beter person for taking on this role.
Cons: My wife got a bit jealous for me spending more time with our daughter.
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Refer to CV
Kindly refer to the comprehensive attached CV. The main duties were those of Group Legal Counsel as well as Western Cape Regional Manager. This was a contract position for six months.
Pros: Kindly refer to my attached CV.
Cons: There were no "cons".
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Rough Seas
Most of the time I have during my role as a freelance developer, I spend on canvassing new prospects. The SME sector is my main source of clientele, so CRM is central to my operations. I have since moved on into securing reputable paths of certification, more specifically, the Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer path. So far I have succeeded in obtaining my status as a Microsoft Certified Professional and looking to apply my skills whilst growing my Professional portfolio.
Pros: Great for experimentation
Cons: Scarcity of clientele
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Deadline-driven with high productivity
The best features of freelancing is that I work to deadline on a brief, i complete the assignment in my own time, whether it is at 3pm or 3am! I love working on my own, but sometimes I miss the opportunity to sound ideas and creative concepts off others. The kind of scenario that working in a traditional office allows for.
Pros: Independence; working at my own pace and in my own private space
Cons: Unstable income
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