If you have ever done
a regular 9 to 5 corporate job, there is one thought that must have
crossed your mind several times. And that is, what if you could earn
your income and exhibit your talent and skills while being at the
comfort of your home? A lot of you might know the answer to this
question. For those of you who don't, yes you can! You just need to
be bold enough to take the step and start your career with freelance
jobs.
Scope
of Freelance Jobs:
Freelancing is
affordable to start if you are a fresher in the field. Therefore, it
is opted for by many individuals. Gone are the days when not being a
part of an office was considered to be a pessimistic thing. You do
not need to be a part of a company to be successful now.
If you are a
freelancer, you only need quality work and you are good to go. You
can start earning as soon as you find your first client. And the
demand for freelancers is never-ending. India has 4.5 million-plus
freelancers. Start-ups are growing at an immense pace in India and
they actively hire freelancers. And you can also work for multiple
companies at one time.
There are two choices
if you want to work as a freelancer. You can opt for freelance
jobs online or
be a part of a company that offers various job positions to
freelancers for their short-term projects.
Various
Career Options For Freelance Jobs:
Writers:
One of the most
common jobs for freelancers is writing. You can be a blogger, a
journalist, copywriter, content writer, ghostwriter, etc. The list is
long. If you have the knack of writing and curating magic out of
words that is all that you will need to start your career as a
freelance writer. You do not even need to have prior experience in
writing. If you want to apply in a company, you may send in sample
writing and if your piece is worth it, you will get the job.
Marketing:
The responsibilities
under marketing are very crucial for any company. However, if you
have the skills, the job can be done at the comfort of your home's
couch. Marketing is all about making new strategies and leads for
your clients. You can be doing marketing for a company and its
products or for several companies at once. Different forms of
marketing are social marketing, email marketing, SEO, etc. You should
have good knowledge about how the market works.
Web Developing:
In the era of
digitization, everything is promoted online. And there is hardly any
business that does not promote itself on the internet. For
promotions, businesses need websites. So the job of web developer is
always in demand. Companies usually hire web developers to design
websites for them. You can also be an independent web developer and
charge for building and maintaining websites for people. However, you
should be well acquainted with coding languages and programming.
Graphic Designing:
With a Bachelor's
degree in Graphic Design, you can earn a good amount of money. You
can create logos for companies, e-commerce stores, etc. You should
have a good portfolio of your work because freelance
jobs in
graphic designing are solely based on how extraordinary your
portfolio is. And hardly ever on your qualification. You need to show
what you can offer to the client, and if it's impressive then the job
is yours.
Photography:
If you have a passion
for photography, make a portfolio of the best photographs that you
have clicked and start approaching clients. In the world of social
media, photographers are in demand more than ever. From wedding,
wildlife, lifestyle, portrait, to fashion photography, all are in
demand. Apart from clicking pictures, there is much more that
freelance
jobs in
photography require you to know. You should know how to edit and
retouch the pictures as well.
Data Entry:
Another of the most
popular jobs in freelancing is of Data entry. There is no hard and
fast qualification or skill that you need to apply for a data entry
job. It is one of the easiest jobs that you can do as a freelancer.
You will be given a few images and all you have to do is to jot them
down in a word file. All you need is a good typing speed and good
concentration level.
App Developing:
If you have the
passion of developing apps, you can earn a lot of bucks as a
freelancer. But you should have a creative mind, because each app
that you will be asked to develop should be different and unique.
Platforms like IOS and Windows have a lot of apps already. Therefore,
you need to be extraordinarily good at your work to prove yourself in
this field.
Benefits
of Freelance Jobs:
- You can set your own schedule and work accordingly.
- Your working conditions are what you make of them.
- If you want to earn extra money, freelance jobs are meant for you.
- Choosing the clients is wholly your decision.
- All the profit that you earn from a certain project is yours. You do not have to share the ratio with anyone else.
- You get the kind of flexibility that you cannot have anywhere else.
- All the extra expenses like commuting are cut down upon. So all the more way to increase the income.
- You get the opportunity to practice what you like the best and is your passion.
- Your earnings can be exactly proportional to your worth. The more you are capable of working, the more money you can make.
Beware
Of Scams:
One of the biggest
disadvantages of freelance
jobs is
scams. A lot of frauds may contact you while you are on the search
for a freelance job. They may give you details about the work they
do, about the position that they want to offer to you, but it can all
be false. Before you give in your bank details to anyone, make sure
that you are not a part of any scam. If a company asks you to pay a
certain amount in advance so that they can teach you a precise set of
skills, there are high chances that it's a scam. Run a thorough
research on the website of the company and be sure before you make a
decision.
About
the Author
Sumedha
is a content developer at Receptix.
She’s a literature student and an avid reader. Sumedha has a keen
interest to write about topics in the education, job and higher
education space.
