So freelancers seem to have become a choice in this millennial era for most job hunters, and this seems like a pretty attractive offer to work on.
Not bound by place and time to work, but able to earn income, who doesn't like that.
In a tit for tat, for efficiency reasons many companies are interested in employing their employees on a freelance base.
Freelancer skills
Based on data released by CNBC on its official website on November 18 2019, it is clear that there are 3 freelance skills that many companies need. What are these abilities:
1.Analyst data capabilities
58.9 percent of companies are looking for freelancers who have data analyst skills. It seems that they are quite aware that data is the backbone of a company so it must be managed seriously by professionals
2.Virtual Assistant capabilities
55.6 percent of companies are looking for freelancers who have skills in the virtual assistant field. The term virtual assistant sounds quite elegant, but in simple terms the scope of work is only to assist a company secretary remotely. For example, making press releases, speeches, internet research, etc.
3. Ability to operate Microsoft Office
In this third case, 54.2 percent of companies are looking for freelancers who know exactly how to work using Microsoft Office applications.
Actually, it's not just the 3 freelancer skills that companies need, they also often need freelancer skills in the fields of information technology, engineering and system modification, so my advice is that it's a good idea for you to have a variety of knowledge and skills.
Apart from these 3 freelancer abilities, if you focus on the continent of the United States, multinational management consultant Mckinsey estimates that currently around 27 percent of freelance workers in America are freelancers and this will continue to increase from year to year.
This is a sign that the digital era has changed the model of people working, who are no longer happy to work permanently, but they want to be free to work like birds.
Apart from the statistical data, if you have set your mind or are determined to become a freelancer then I need to convey here several important things that you need to prepare carefully. But before continuing, there was one question that intrigued me from my, is it permissible to be a freelancer without any skills at all?
The answer is, it feels impossible to get a job without doing anything. In this millennial era, the standard of freelance workers that companies are looking for is quite high. So the solution, just immediately prepare the following things?
1. Master science and technology well
High wages are always given to freelancers who do difficult things. So have as much knowledge as possible in several work areas that are needed by many companies.
Also, the skill of using two fingers must be smooth, not only Microsoft Office that you must master but develop to master other applications, such as Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Axapta, SAP, Oracle. The last 3 in particular are applications that are widely used by companies because they combine several features at once in one application.
2. Communicative and informative
Sometimes a company needs freelancers who are experts in negotiations, so good language skills become a requirement. There are many communication courses out there that you can take so you can hone your oral skills.
3. Have supporting work equipment
Work equipment is a tool that must be available when considering entering the world of freelancing. When you get a job, how can you possibly work, while you have to borrow work tools here and there.
4. Must be disciplined and responsible
The old adage "time is money" is true for business-oriented companies. They don't want to waste time without producing anything. As a freelancer contracted by a company, you must pay attention to this, so you must be disciplined and responsible so that you are not easily fired.
Website for Indonesian Freelancers
Nowadays there are many websites that offer various jobs online, but generally these jobs are related to the world of information technology. Below I summarize 6 types of work that are often offered to freelancers
- Writing and translating articles
- Graphics and Design
- Web and programming
- Visuals and audio
- Marketing and advertising
- Consultation
Readers, if you have one of the 6 abilities above, congratulations, you have the opportunity to become a freelancer.
So, where can you get that job?
Because actually I also often offer several small projects to freelancers, so don't be surprised, I just know exactly where the freelancers gather as follows:
- Project.co.id
- Sribulancer.com
- Fastwork.id
These three sites offer lots of jobs to anyone who wants to increase their income on a part-time basis. Don't worry about not getting paid, the good news is that you always get paid on time when the work is finished.
Conclusion
It's true what wise people say, the world is becoming more and more limitless, we can easily get job information in just one hand. So what are you waiting for, immediately improve your abilities if you choose the freelance route as a life support
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