So, I've got a programmer friend. He's currently in need of work since he's moved here and hasn't found a steady job yet, and I introduced him into contract work. These days, extensive experience is worth more than any degree. He's got about 10 years of it. Where should he start looking for work? I mean, which are the best sites to always be able to find contracts, preferably $5,000 and up? Thanks to all.
he may wish to check out freelancing sites which give great pay and with his experience, he may be able to accomplish projects even faster than average freelancers there. also check classified ads, they call long term, full time, permanent positions, like craigslist also local ads. Local ad magazines have job offers as well and they are legit (most are).
He's interested in contract work. Meaning that he gets a project, finishes it, gets paid, moves on to next. Which is why I was asking if anyone knows any specific sites? I've looked through a few like hireacoder.com.
He is going to have a hard time competing against Indians and people from other countries. At $5,000, depending on the project, he won't be able to easily compete with people from China, India, or the Philippines. I know this for a fact, because a guy I know who is a programmer living in the U.S. is having a hard time competing on freelance sites. Many online companies and entrepreneurs are not willing to pay for someone with a college degree and ten years of experience, because they can simply outsource the project for cheaper. On the Internet, college degrees mean nothing. It is all about skill and experience. The problem with college graduate is that they try to charge high prices online simply because they have a degree, and many entrepreneurs and small online companies will either outsource or go with someone who offers a lower price. I run my own online business, so I know this to be true. I have college graduates emailing me all the time for work, and I usually delete their emails, because their educational background just means that there asking price will be too high for a small operation like mine to afford.
So, you restated what I said? Thanks. Anyways, I may have stated it wrong. He wishes to partake in large projects, this is why I put up a general value. To exclude the "make me a PHP form for $300" offers, etc.