The era of the freelance lifestyle has blossomed and careers of 34% of North Americans in the workforce. According to CNN Money, it is a convenient way to work form anywhere in the world at your own pace. The industries that are abundant with freelancing work opportunities are healthcare, human resources, consulting, graphic design and writing.
This is a excellent way of earning extra money and can be very easily done alongside a full time job which could potentially become your main source of income.
In many cases, freelance work pays more than traditional employment, but also comes with some inherent downsides. For example, an unpredictable stream of work can result in extended periods with little or no income. If you are a new freelancer you may face few projects and low pay at the beginning of your career, but as time passes you gain the experience to attract larger projects from bigger clients willing to pay more for your work.
In many ways, looking for freelance work seems like a traditional job search. You have to prepare to pitch your skills and talents repeatedly and tolerate rejection. With hard work and dedication, you can enjoy all the benefits freelancing has to offer. Here are some of the best freelance careers to consider.
One of the best parts of being a freelances is if you have 5 to 10 years of experiences working in an industry, you can use the same knowledge to help small businesses to large organizations across the world.
1 - Freelance Consultant
A freelance consultant can work off-site at home or in-house for an organization. A consultant must attend meeting to discuss process improvement ideas and understand the needs of an organization. One of the down sides of a consultant is most bring new ideas to the company to improve its processes. Change can be challenging for some employees and it can cause a rift between the consultant and a company if executives do not agree with the suggested plan of action.
2 - Freelance Writer
As one of the most popular freelancers, freelance writers can fill roles as content managers, copywriters, editors, bloggers, and technical writers.With the increased number of companies using blogs as a marketing strategy, there has been an increase in freelance writing job posts. Freelancers that have good writing skills and consistently supply clients with new, optimized content can reap estimated hourly earnings between $25 and $30.
3 - Social Media Manager
This is a career that has seen great growth during the past several years. If you have social media skills and enjoy communicating with people, you can earn around $20 to $45 per hour managing social media accounts on various platforms, as well as creating and implementing strategies that benefit your clients.
Freelancers who are able to integrate social sites, websites, and mobile sites to support a single brand or company, can attract a steady stream of work.
4 - Freelance Care Giver
A freelance caregiver or nurse works as an independent contractor working directly with an agency that helps them find clients. Most freelance caregivers can find work in hospitals, community clinics, at doctor’s offices or nursing homes. Proper certification is required to provide this service. However, there is a lot of opportunity to earn an extra income by providing services as a nanny or elderly care to working families.
5 - Graphic Designer
