Freelancing and working from home have become popular after the Covid-19 pandemic. There are now plenty of freelancing and work-from-home options for content writing, graphic designing, and a few scopes in the IT field as well. Many do not want to do a 9-5 job. Rather, they are interested in establishing their own side business. It is also a great option for students in college or freshers, who are waiting for their first job offer letter. What makes freelancing a great option is the fact that freelancers are not bound by hours. This means the person can take on more than one project and increase their source of income. If you are looking for a few tips or the right push to start freelancing, then focus on these below points to establish yourself as a great freelancer in the job market.

Work out your skills

Make sure that you work out in an area or a field which interests you. If you are already employed and are looking for a freelancing job, then list down your skills and see what suits your hobby or interest. If you have picked up any new skill during your college or internship, then you can also add that to your skillset. You can begin by taking one project at a time.

Learn the skills

If you are interested in a particular field but lack formal knowledge, then make sure you learn the basics. You can enrol in online courses. Apart from this, you can also watch tutorial videos on YouTube. Explore boot camps and workshops. You can find free or minimal fee courses in Coursera, Udemy, Google Career Certificates and Khan Academy.

Strategise

Before you begin freelancing, have a concrete plan. You can use AI to create a plan with ChatGPT. You can reach out to other freelancers or seniors to help you make a business plan. Make a marketing strategy and gradually you can achieve your personal, professional and financial goals.

How to create your portfolio?

Prepare a portfolio if you have never worked before. A portfolio will attract more clients and help them understand what you do best. Make sure to forward the portfolio to your friends and share it extensively on social media. This will establish your credibility.

Create online presence

How will you let the world know what you do? You take your work online. Create a website. Share your portfolio on websites or on social media like LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. Keep your portfolios and resumes updated. Get testimonies from people you have worked or collaborated with in the past. Create a professional email address for your business.

Freelancing platform

Sign up on freelancing platforms like Fiver, Upwork and others. These websites will help you get more projects.

Research

Make sure you do not over or under-demand your fees. For that, you need to carry out extensive research and set your bar accordingly.

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