What do Freelance job, freelancing and freelancer mean

Who is Freelancer and Freelancing

A freelancer is a person who does job on contract basis for a person or organization. Freelancer is not a regular employee of employer. On online, a freelancer undertakes to perform a project and on completion of project and getting of remuneration, the contract between freelancer and employer is terminated. A freelancer is also called contractor.

For example, B, an employer, needs a logo design. He shall publish the job of logo design in freelancing providing sites. C, a freelancer, shall bid for the work and do the work if selected. After transaction of work product and remuneration, the contract gets terminated.

The type of work described heretofore is called freelancing or freelance job.

How to freelance

There are many websites on internet in which employers publish freelance jobs. Some popular sites are upwork, Freelancer, Elance etc. In freelancing there are following steps:

1 Employer and Freelancer register on freelancing platform (upwork, Freelancer, Elance etc).

2 Employer publish his job details.

3 Freelancers search for job according to job categories.

4 Freelancers bid for the job they are interested in. They may send private messages to employer providing details.

5 Employer reads cover letter, profile, portfolio, skill test result, experience etc.

6 Employer send message to the freelancer in whom he is interested in to converse details.

7 Freelance job is finalized after exchanging message.

8 Employer hires freelancer / freelancers

9 Freelancer submit the task after completion.

10 Employer gives money to freelancer. The mediating website charges money.

11 Employer and freelancer give feedback to each other.

Freelancing sites

The most renowned websites for freelancing jobs are freelancer.com and upwork.com.

Categories of freelance job

There are various types of works. If you go to job category of the media websites, you can see lots of category. Categories include, but not limited to

Web Development (Web Design, Web Programming, Ecommerce, UI Design, Website QA, Website Project, Management, Other - Web Development),

Software Development (Desktop Applications, Game Development, Scripts & Utilities, Software Plug-ins, Mobile Apps, Application Interface Design, Software Project Management, Software QA, VOIP, Other - Software Development),

Networking & Information Systems (Network Administration, DBA - Database Administration, Server Administration, ERP / CRM Implementation, Other - Networking & Information Systems, Writing & Translation, Technical Writing, Website Content, Blog & Article Writing, Copywriting, Translation, Creative Writing, Other - Writing & Translation),

Administrative Support (Data Entry, Personal Assistant, Web Research, Email Response Handling, Transcription, Other - Administrative Support),

Design & Multimedia (Graphic Design, Logo Design, Illustration, Print Design, 3D Modeling & CAD, Audio Production, Video Production, Voice Talent, Animation, Presentations, Engineering & Technical Design, Other - Design & Multimedia),

Customer Service (Customer Service & Support, Technical support, Phone Support, Order Processing, Other - Customer Service),

Sales & Marketing (Advertising, Email Marketing, SEO - Search Engine Optimization, SEM - Search Engine Marketing, SMM - Social Media Marketing, PR - Public Relations, Telemarketing & Telesales, Business Plans & Marketing Strategy, Market Research & Surveys, Sales & Lead Generation, Other - Sales & Marketing),

Business Services (Accounting, Bookkeeping, HR / Payroll, Financial Services & Planning, Payment Processing, Legal, Project Management, Business Consulting, Recruiting, Statistical Analysis, Other - Business Services) and many many more.

Payment methods of Freelance job

These sites have various methods of money payment. PayPal, Moneybookers, Wireless transfer, Payoneer card, direct deposit etc. One can choose his suitable method.

Benefits of Freelancing

Now, freelancing has become many persons’ favorite profession because

1 its working hour is flexible

2 much income for worker with competence

3 enrich profile, portfolio for professional life

4 works can be completed from any location by computer etc