We are all more or less familiar with the word freelancer. Freelancing is a sector where one can earn money by working independently using one’s skills. Nowadays, many people are taking up this profession as full time, while some are earning freelancing in addition to their jobs without wasting their free time.
To earn freelancing you need to acquire some skills. Be very careful while acquiring this skill. Because if you work with something that is in very low demand, it will be difficult for you to get anything good out of it. So in learning the work of Freelancing, you need to learn those jobs which are in high demand in the marketplace.
Many people ask, “How do I learn? Can I do freelancing while studying? What do I need to know to become a freelancer? Which jobs are in high demand? Which jobs can I earn easily?” Thousands of such questions run through the mind of those who want to start new freelancing.
But earning freelancing is not that difficult. If you can become an expert in one or two of the jobs that are in high demand in the marketplace, then earning 1 to 2 thousand dollars per month while studying or working full-time from home is no problem.
A thorough reading of the entire blog will clear up all the confusion that newbies have about freelancing. Without further ado let’s start the journey of freelancing
What is Freelancing?
Freelancing is basically a profession where you can earn money by doing various types of work over the internet. It is like a normal job, but the difference is that here you can work as you like. It turns out that you don’t want to work now, you don’t. You can do it again whenever you want. There are no fixed office hours. Then you don’t have any specific employer here.
Here you can work with buyers from different countries. In terms of freelancing, you can easily earn more than many government and private jobs if you have enough skills.
How to be a successful freelancer
1. First of all, you need to know how to read, speak, write in English, that is, how to communicate. You don’t need to be fluent in English, but you need to have working knowledge.
2.Knowing the basics of computer, such as: typing, knowing about operating system, etc. will require basic skills.
3. Knowing Google search, if you can share your thoughts with Google, then whenever you stumble in your freelancing career, you can go to Google to express your thoughts and take solutions. This one skill can help you in any job, no need to chase after any mentor or any paid course big brothers if you can google search.
4. If you can’t decide in advance which job to develop your skills, sell your skills to earn dollars then I would say search every subject, read blogs, watch videos and try to learn for a few days. Then you will understand yourself which job is perfect for you, and when you understand, you can choose any skill yourself.
5. Don’t forget to take advice from someone about which sector of freelancing to learn to work in. Choose the sector you like.
6. Now you know what skill to develop. Now create a mindset for a specific period of time. Don’t give up on developing skills no matter what during this time. Continue to practice daily routine. Irrespective of the sector in which you develop your skills, at least 1 year
Take it in hand, don’t even think of making any dollar income in this 1 year.
7. In addition to skill development, join Facebook groups of the sector in which you are developing skills, be active in various forums, follow some good YouTube channels, blogs.
Communication skills
Even if you have not read the text by heart, now increase your attention. Because now I am going to talk about the most important skill. If you don’t have any skills, freelancing career is impossible for you.
Apart from building a good portfolio, one of the skills you need to master well is communication skills. You may be aware that freelancing work is international.
For example, fiver is currently in the top position among the young generation of Bangladesh. Many young women of the country are self-reliant today by working at fiver. So you must know good English when you work with foreign people.
Because if you can’t talk to your client, if you don’t have good communication skills, then what your client wants to convey and what you want to convey will be completely confused. So you need to focus on spoken English.
If you’re looking to break into a new freelancing career, brush up on spoken English today. Because the only way you can build rapport with your client is by talking well before getting the job. But an exception here is that if you want to work with local clients in Bangladesh, you don’t have to be proficient in English communication as our mother tongue is Bengali.
If you want to work with foreign clients, you must develop communication skills in English and can master Hindi, Urdu as well.
Tendency to become fully competent
Learning is first and foremost necessary for survival. Because it is difficult to survive for long in any freelancing marketplace with mediocre skills. In that case, keep improving your skills, know the ins and outs of the subject only then success will come at your doorstep.
Joining Freelance Platforms
As a self-employed professional it is very important to connect with different platforms. Nowadays there are many freelancing websites and apps, where you can easily get national or international clients or projects by creating your freelancing profile. You can even attract clients directly by promoting your profession through your social media platforms.
Keep an eye on your profile
You should talk to the client only after creating a good profile. A comprehensive job description along with your educational qualifications that will highlight your skills. Another important aspect is the portfolio. It’s a lot like arranging products in a store. If there is no good product, customers will not come.
Be proactive and responsive
Just creating a profile or account is not enough. You need to keep your profile active and keep the conversation going with potential clients and get projects from them. Because remember, you are an independent professional, so you have to make your own income.
Focus on quality of work rather than quantity
A good freelancer always tries to choose projects that go with his work and skills. Therefore, the main goal should be to do good work based on the preferences of yourself and the clients without taking any project.
1. One has to work much harder as a freelancer than a regular employee.
2. You have to be established by your own work.
3. You have to spend a lot of time behind work.
4.Also, if you are a freelancer, then you have to do everything perfectly, so that the quality of work is maintained. And, only if the quality of work is maintained will your client be motivated to give you more work.
Professionalism
Not a court-tie-suit, but professionalism should be brought to your work style. Present yourself as a professional. Be it client meetings or during project delivery, you need to maintain proper professionalism in both your behavior and work. Your dress-up, your body language and your tone – everything should convey your professionalism.
Finally, the mantra of being a successful freelancer is to be patient. If you want to continue practicing like this for 1 year, then you can answer this question yourself.
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