{"id":6667,"date":"2022-10-04T09:00:22","date_gmt":"2022-10-04T09:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scallent.com\/posts\/freelancer-utopia-or-a-possible-dream-job\/"},"modified":"2022-10-04T09:00:25","modified_gmt":"2022-10-04T09:00:25","slug":"freelancer-utopia-or-a-possible-dream-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scallent.com\/en\/posts\/freelancer-utopia-or-a-possible-dream-job\/","title":{"rendered":"Freelancer: utopia or a possible dream job?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Pauliny Zito
\n<\/strong>Planner, copywriter and copydesk<\/span><\/h6>\n

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Working for yourself. That’s what defines freelancing, a term meaning a freelancer who provides services independently for companies or individuals for set periods.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Freelancing offers flexibility, independence, and the opportunity to pursue your passion.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Pauliny Zito
\n<\/strong>Planner, copywriter and copydesk<\/span><\/p>\n

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Working for yourself. That’s what defines freelancing, a term meaning a freelancer who provides services independently for companies or individuals for set periods.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Freelancing offers flexibility, independence, and the opportunity to pursue your passion.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]In the words of Peggy De Lange, VP of International Expansion at Fiverr, a platform that connects businesses to freelancers:<\/span><\/p>\n

“The pandemic has caused people to look for alternative ways to ply their trade. For those who were used to working in a more traditional format, the forced adhesion to the home office ended up working as an experience that showed that it is possible to unite flexibility and productivity. Naturally, professionals want to keep the most positive aspects of this experience from now on, which ends up contributing for many to move towards the freelance market”.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Souce: Andrea Piacquadio, Pexels<\/span><\/h6>\n

Freelancer Skills<\/span><\/h1>\n

The freelancer must have <\/span>good verbal and written communication<\/b>, a high capacity for<\/span> time management <\/b>and<\/span> planning<\/b>, high <\/span>commitment<\/b>, and, above all, be <\/span>very organized<\/b> and have the <\/span>discipline<\/b> to prioritize activities and meet deadlines.<\/span><\/p>\n

Focusing on problem-solving<\/b> is one of the secrets to being successful in the areas of discipline and balance. To do so, the first step is to know what exactly you have to solve.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Other necessary skills are <\/span>adaptability<\/b> and <\/span>empathy<\/b> because to be able to solve the clients’ problems, first of all, it is necessary to understand them. And to understand them well, you have to put yourself in their shoes.<\/span><\/p>\n

The freelancer must be able to <\/span>establish clear boundaries between professional <\/b>and personal life and be careful <\/span>not to be influenced by the many distractions present at home<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Being a freelancer implies being your boss, a challenge that requires the professional to develop <\/span>leadership<\/b>. First, of oneself. Then, in the freelancer and client relationship, leadership is present in creating trust and credibility. For freelancers working with partners, leadership should be exercised with cordiality and security, while giving them autonomy. Finally, there is also the leadership relationship with family and friends, so that they perceive the seriousness of your work and respect schedules and limits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Last but not least, the freelancer must know how to <\/span>promote their work<\/b>, building their <\/span>strong personal brand<\/b>, which will only be achieved if the professional is a <\/span>specialist in a certain niche<\/b> – and not a generalist.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How to build a strong personal brand? By having a good <\/span>Networking<\/b> strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n