What is freelancing? Freelancing is one of the fast-rising way of finding and earning in this fast-paced society of digital age and internet savvy world. It is the something that is commonly represented by a company or agency that offers freelance services to client; others work independently for a specific tasks and deliverables or use professional organization, communities or website to find work like UpWork, Onlinejobs.ph , Outsourcely and etc. It is where we find jobs but need to compete to in order to succeed in this industry.
I started freelancing for the opportunity to expand and earn more in the most comfortable and convenient way as possible. There are so many advantages on working online such as avoiding traffic when going to the office; lesser expenses when you stay at home for your work; having more time with your love ones especially with your children and many more. You can choose your own time to work but also it depends on your clients agreed schedule. You can finally do your passion and other interests in your vacant time. There are many more things you can do while doing online jobs and freelancing.
In this competitive market, starting freelancing is not that easy. You will have so many questions of how, what and why. How will you do it? How and where are you starting? What are the first steps? Is it easy? What if you can’t do it? But one thing’s for sure, you can get there if you start now. Start in simple steps like doing research; joining schools that offer freelancing courses; reach out to the relevant and knowledgeable people in this field; create your own brand and network, etc. I started my freelancing journey by making my own account in different professional sites such as Upwork and onlinejobs.ph, you will find different jobs and opportunities in these sites. Also, you find it hard to find your first job, that is where you will find ways to understand more about freelancing. And this is where seeking professional help and guidance from experts to learn more and develop skills that are necessary for you to become competent and competitive in the areas that you have chosen. You may enroll for Freelancing courses in one of the Academies that I’ve known such as FVA Academy (Filipino Virtual Assistance Academy) – this school offers effective lectures that can make you equipped in the freelancing battlefield.
There are vast opportunities out there in this industry. It is up to you on how you will start it. It may look hard in the upper surface but if you strive hard and believe that you can do it, surely success is within grasp. Prepare to be equipped with the desired skills and knowledge that you will use in your online jobs. Know you niche and build your branding template. Master the unique skills that you have let the market know that you exist. Create your own website to established your brand- to show your efficiency and experience. You will find certain place in this industry. It may not be that easy. Things and results might be uncertain, but everything will be worth it. So start now your freelancing career.
