Being a remote worker has its advantages as well as its drawbacks, and it is necessary to consider all of them in order to see if it will be a transition that will benefit you. It’s very important to have a strong financial plan ready prior to becoming a digital nomad. The last thing that…
In our previous guide, we showed you how to find remote graphic design jobs. Before you jump headfirst into your job hunt, you should build a graphic design portfolio to showcase your work. Resumes help explain your work experience, but graphic design portfolios show your work in action. Whether you’re an art director, creative director,…
In our previous guide, we laid out five steps to launch your freelance marketing career. (Go back and read that first to lay the foundation for how to become a freelance marketer!) Now, it’s time to build a stellar marketing portfolio to show off your skills. The world of freelance marketing is a highly competitive…
Upwork is a leading freelance job board that has seemingly endless opportunities. It takes the hassle out of finding freelance work, but is an Upwork job the right choice for you? Life as a freelancer opens up a whole new world of possibilities. Just think — you could be your own boss, set your own schedule,…
According to Freelancing in America, a study conducted by Upwork, 57 million Americans worked as freelancers in 2019, up 53 million from 2014. These numbers account for 35% of the U.S. workforce. After 2020, you may be more inclined to take your first freelance job. Perhaps you were laid off from your full-time job, or…
Are you a gig worker or contractor with a unique set of skills? If so, you may find it challenging to market yourself and connect with a customer base in your area. Fortunately, there are now websites available that allow local professionals to market their services. One such local service provider is Thumbtack. If you’ve…
Taking a leap of faith into a freelance marketing career can be a scary endeavor. Luckily, we’re here to help explain what it takes to transition to freelancing and how you can set yourself up for success. Maybe you’ve been working for a marketing agency for a while and are in dire need of a…
Do you consider yourself a hardcore gamer? Are you someone who buys the latest console when it’s out, hooking it up online and playing with friends? Can you recite the spec differences between a PlayStation and an Xbox? If the answer to these questions is “yes” and you also have a knack for writing, then you…
Some of the most in-demand skills in the job force today include computer programming and web development. If you want to crack into the web development industry, then you’re going to have to learn how to code. And what better way to start than to sign up for free coding classes or other paid online…
If you’ve been around the business world, you may have heard stories about consultants who are hopping on planes, going from city to city, and starting new projects every couple of months. It sounds exciting, but you still might be wondering, ‘What is management consulting, exactly?” Well, it’s certainly more than heading to airports, going…
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