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Subject:Re: to show samples or not?? From:Linda Anderson <lindaa -at- EMTEK -dot- COM> Date:Wed, 7 Jun 1995 11:28:49 -0700
Tim,
Every time I've interviewed for either freelance or regular positions,
I've been asked for samples. I think interviewers follow the old saying,
"Talk is cheap, it takes money to buy good whiskey." How in the world
can a potential client/employer know if you're any good unless they see
samples of what you've written?
Who wrote that book anyway? I'll be sure and NOT buy it! :)
Linda
Stand quiet in your own circle
EMTEK Health Care Systems
Tempe, Arizona
USA
On Wed, 7 Jun 1995, Timothy Schablin wrote:
> Most people I talk to say the most important item when giving presentions
> is to show samples of your work.
> I just read a book about freelance writing, the author suggest NOT
> showing any samples. He claims clients aren't interested in you boring
> them with your preious work.
> What are your comments on this. I would think showing samples would be
> very important.
