So, you’re ready to start offering your experience to the masses as a freelancer. You’ve realized that your skillset is valuable, and you know there are people out there who want and need what you have to offer. The only problem is that you’re not exactly sure where to start. Freelancing can be a tight market to break into. Sometimes it seems like it’s about who you know, as opposed to what you know, that makes or breaks your leap into working for yourself. Finding great freelancing jobs can seem daunting. The good news is that there are a ton of people out there who are thinking like you. They’re ready to take control of their schedules, workload, and pay rate. Ready to become masters of their own destiny, if you will. And like you, they’re looking for clients who are seeking the skill sets they have to offer. So, now what? The internet is booming with sites that offer freelancing gigs, but which ones should you use? More importantly, which one is the best? You don’t want to entangle yourself with scams, or with jobs that are going to lead you to dead ends. We were you not too long ago, and, from our experience, we know you need to start your freelance work off on the right foot. So, we’ve broken down the top three freelance job posting sites. We’re going to give you the ins and outs of using these platforms and which sites you should focus your efforts on. Finding Freelancer Jobs From our perspective, there are three outsourcing sites you should include in your freelance work search. These sites are Fiverr , Upwork , and Symposium . If you’ve followed our site in recent months, you’ve heard us talk about Symposium before. However, you must understand all three of these websites, so you can make your best, educated decision on how you’d like to move forward. Clearly, we’re going to give you our opinion on the topic (don’t we always?). Despite that, we recognize that you’re taking the reigns on your professional life, so we want to give you the freedom to take the wheel here, too. Fiverr vs. Upwork vs. Symposium Fiverr, like the other platforms, is a two-sided website. On one side of their offerings, Fiverr allows individuals to post available job opportunities. These positions may come from employers, entrepreneurs, or hobbyists who are looking for some side help with their passion. The Marketplace (or the virtual “job board” on Fiverr) is full of opportunities in many fields. Some of the positions need an individual with an immense amount of experience and expertise. Other opportunities need some administrative support. The bottom line is that whatever void an employer needs to be filled (within reason) is permissible to post. On the other side of Fiverr’s offerings are individuals who are seeking work opportunities. These are the people who are looking for a side hustle or people who may want to make a career […]
