These are the most in-demand freelance jobs right now — and how to bag one. (via CNBCMakeIt)
Appetite for virtual assistant experts surged 55.6%, making it the second most in-demand capability, while Microsoft Office skills were the third hottest for freelancers, up 54.2%, the study noted.
Barrie said that provides increasing opportunities for skilled employees to transition to freelance roles.27% of U.S. workers are engaged in freelance workFor a third of those freelancers, the work can be precarious or "reluctant," the report found. However, Barrie noted that freelance work can also offer great opportunities, flexibility and, indeed, pay.
The highest paying jobs tend to be those that require "high education, great communication, cognitive thought, strategic thinking, creative skills, customer relations, domain expertise," he said.1. Know yourself "Many people like the predictability of knowing what they're doing day in, day out," he continued, "so be honest with yourself."For many people, the prospect of quitting full-time, paid employment and diving headfirst into freelance life can be daunting — and ill-advised.
"You want to make sure you engage with the people posting the job. That's how you stand out from the pack," he noted.As with any job, even once you start establishing yourself as a freelancer, it's important to keep developing your skills so you remain competitive.
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