Posted in Starting Out as a Freelance Consultant, General Freelance Info at 9:11 am by andy

Q: I’ve been asked to provide sample idea designs for a new potential client before we have any contract in place.  Is this spec work — which is something I don’t want to do — or just part of the usual freelance interview process?

A: Here’s how you can tell if something is spec work or a legitimate question:

1. Do you create the sample work in front of the client or at home?

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