If freelancing is your way

Self-employment opportunities have widened so well that a vast population today prefers freelancing rather than confining themselves to the rigid office regimes. Multiple researches state that over 20% of people in India do freelancing to make their living. Freelancing has led to opportunities in various sectors where individuals gain knowledge and expertise and further help as specialists to different corporate companies. Likewise, the economy of corporate companies has seen a rising demand for freelancers, for they tend to be much cheaper and better in quality than in-house resources. Here are a few top sectors that provide freelancing options.

Content writing

Writing in English or any language may be a cup of tea for anyone. However, when it comes to professional writing and presentation of the story as you want it to be, expert freelancing content writers are in huge demand. While every business, big or small, needs content, the field of content writing has attracted a large number of content creators. Content writing is a field where one will find full-time writers as well as part-time freelancers who look forward to making extra money for their livelihood.

Digital marketers

Digital marketing freelancers are most popular among start-ups who look forward to building their visibility in the market. With a new innovative reason that they bring out in the market, these companies hire digital marketers to help them create their visibility on social media.

Financial advisors

These are another set of freelancing professionals who help individuals, as well as companies, manage their finances. With a massive experience of serving a variety of clients undergoing different types of problems, the freelance financial advisors are most preferred by individuals and companies than an in-house team.

Data analytics professionals

Data analytics is another active sector that is seeing a growing number of freelance professionals. With extensively updated data for various industries, these professionals help start-ups gain insights into the market as well as help large companies keep up with their business.

Web developers

Web development professionals are another set of freelancers in demand. With a large percentage of market operating online, web developers are in high demand.

Education and training

Large corporates invite trainers to deliver interactive sessions for their employees on different topics that may help in their careers.

Creative design

One of the most popular areas where companies hire creative designers is for presentations. Working on tools like Adobe Photoshop and building any visuals required by the companies also attracts freelancing creative designers.

Ayush Goyal, founder & CEO, Expert, Right.com

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