Clelia Bevillard, Senior Student Enterprise Manager for the Westminster Enterprise Network (WeNetwork), and Kareena Ravaliya, Westminster student and Freelance Graphic Designer, will be guest speakers for this online webinar, hosted by IPSE, Association of Independent Professionals and the Self Employed in the UK.
Clelia will cover guidance for students who are thinking about getting started with freelancing during their studies and Kareena will share her experience engaging with the support offered by the University of Westminster and the reality of starting freelance work.
About the event
There are many reasons why freelancing is an employment type which attracts early-career professionals and makes them highly employable. This webinar will give an overview of what freelancing as a student looks like and share best practice to do it successfully.
There were around 4.2 million self-employed professionals in the UK as of November 2022, despite a fall because of the covid-19 pandemic on the employment market. The majority age group within the self-employed remains those aged between 45-54 years old however with the development of technology and online communications, the democratisation of digital skills, and the rise of portfolio careers, self-employment is on the rise again.
When students work with clients on real projects on their own terms whilst continuously developing their technical skills on their university course, students build a solid foundation to launch their careers. Building a professional network and a personal brand for yourself are key components of a thriving career, and freelancing gives you the opportunity to do just that.
Saying that, freelancing does require determination, resilience, and self-confidence and sometimes will involve challenges and failure. In this session we will also cover practical tips to manage the transition to working for yourself successfully with the experience of a student freelancer.
What you will learn
- The landscape for freelancers enrolled at university
- Where to look for support to get started
- What type of support are most beneficial
- Mindset and approach
- Practical examples and direct experience from a student freelancer
- How to handle challenges and obstacles along the way
There will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions during the session, but you can also submit them in advance when registering for the event, or by emailing them through to [email protected].
How to register
This session is free of charge to attend for both members and non-members but registration is essential. This webinar will be hosted on Zoom Webinar.
