Finding Freelance Jobs and Freelance Employment

Finding Freelance Jobs and Freelance Employment

Finding Freelance Jobs or a Career That Works for You

Freelance jobs and being a free agent is all the rage when it comes to have a satisfying career.

Free Agent? Visions of someone dressed in black, spying on others comes to mind. Undoubtedly, it seems most individuals are unfamiliar with the term. Let me clarify what a “Free Agent” is: Someone who works entirely for themselves. Having the ability to work when, where and how long. Generally having a home office and possibly a young child in their lap wreaking havoc with their laptop. An individual who has become fed up with heavy traffic, inconsiderate bosses and spending about 2 hours per day with their families. Other names for a Free Agent: Freelancer, Independent Professional, Self Employed or Independent Contractor. Also known 1099ers by the IRS.

There are roughly 26 MILLION Free Agents working at freelance jobs and telecommuting positions in the USA alone.
(This number has probably grown substantially since this article was published.) Remarkably, most of these individuals had to dump the security of a consistent job and strike out on their own. I can guarantee you that most will never look back and have decided freelance jobs and work are worth the risk in the end.  But what does a Free Agent do? Well, about anything he/she wants to! We all have skills, abilities that we are rather good at. Here are a few jobs that a Free Agent might do: Freelance Web Design, Freelance Editing, Freelance Writing, Freelance Desktop publishing/Typesetter, Freelance Consulting, Freelance Data Entry, Freelance Report Production, Startup Services, Transcription, Translation, Word Processing, Design, Illustration, Music,

Photography, Freelance Accounting, Bookkeeping Financial Planning, Loans, Marketing, Advertising, telemarketing, Consulting, Transcription ,Concierge, Party Planning, Relocation, Vacation Planning, Career Counseling, Tutoring, Collections, Broker, Billing…etc.

This is just a VERY SMALL list of what you could do! The possibilities are endless for finding freelance jobs. Now you may be saying, “But, I am not very good at marketing myself!” Join the club! Neither am I! But with knowledge and persistence, even the most timid can succeed! Doubting yourself or not believing will reflect in your search. Be positive. I am a firm believer in what you toss out into the universe will come back to you. This works for the good and for the bad. So STAY POSITIVE! Take care of yourself – that’s a big priority. Also remember no job will replace the unconditional love of your family. And the size of your house or make of your care has no reflection on who you are as a person. Finding freelance work (to me), is not about becoming rich and owning some big ole honkin house and the latest Acura. It’s about allowing me freedom. Freedom to be with the people I love. Allow yourself to dream – start moving in the direction you want to go. Take small jobs at first. Attempt a few projects that might challenge you. This is how you build up confidence and a worthwhile resume!

Listed below are probably the BEST websites for marketing yourself and for finding freelance jobs. They make it very EASY! You will need to submit a “portfolio”. Basically a breakdown of your skills. Most of these websites will walk you through the entire process. Once you are in the database, employers looking to outsource their work can easily find and hire you! I HIGHLY recommend submitting your resume or portfolio to everyone of these companies:

Aquent
Monster Talent Market
Freelance Help
Guru
Get-A-Freelancer (Freelancer)
eLance

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