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by the-alchemist 1392 days ago
* The monthly Hacker News "freelancers" posts

* Slack groups (geographical or programming language based)

* craigslist software section

My tips:

* Have a portfolio / resume handy

* Expected rate and weekly availability

  - \* And your flexibility in both areas
* Citizenship

* Timezone

* Reason for looking

  - Want to get experience in X

  - I run a software consultancy

  - Need a challenge

  - Looking for experience
As someone who has looked for someone part-time multiple times, it's been a frustrating experience overall.

* Under-qualified

  - I wish I did, as I love mentoring, but I don't have the time to take someone under my wing right now.  Hence the need for a portfolio / resume / Github.
* Overqualified

  - I can't afford you right now ;)
* People who already have 40 hour jobs and who _think_ they have enough time but they don't

  - Not under the person's control all the time, I understand.  Life gets in the way