But how do you convince them you should be on staff?
If you want these people to be your coworkers, act that way.
Get to know themtheir hobbies, interests, familiesas much as possible.
Offer your help, expertise, and guidance when appropriate.
If youre invited to casual work functions like Thursday night happy hours, attend.
You wont put your best foot forward and give 110% if you arent satisfied with the set up.
Alcocer went from freelancer to marketing manager at Korrect Music Software in 2014.
What salary range do you have in mind?
Do you want tokeep working from homeor move into the office?
What will your title be and to whom will you report?
Lots of details have to be hammered out before a final agreement can be reached.
Be realistic about the process, knowing that it will take some time and intentionality on your part.
Brie Weiler Reynolds is the director of online content atFlexJobsand a contributing writer for1 Million for Work Flexibility.
Brie provides career and job search advice through theFlexJobs blog.
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