As the gig economy is growing rapidly in Malaysia, how you could take advantage of it and become a successful freelancer?
I'll share 7 steps to becoming a successful freelancer in Malaysia.
Let's get started!
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I'll share 7 steps to becoming a successful freelancer in Malaysia.
Let's get started!
#freelancing #freelancer #gigeconomy #freelancemalaysia
Step 1: Determine whether freelancing is for you.
Freelancing has its pros and cons, but, in general, you must possess a specific mindset to be a freelancer. Being your own boss is a great thing if you're disciplined and reliable.
Freelancing has its pros and cons, but, in general, you must possess a specific mindset to be a freelancer. Being your own boss is a great thing if you're disciplined and reliable.
Step 2: Find the right freelance platform
Choosing the platform with the model that fits your needs and salary expectations is incredibly important for your success. Plenty of freelancing websites encourage the so-called "race to the bottom," which results in poor quality work.
Choosing the platform with the model that fits your needs and salary expectations is incredibly important for your success. Plenty of freelancing websites encourage the so-called "race to the bottom," which results in poor quality work.
Step 3: Build your freelancer profile that stands out
Take time to create a substantial profile that will inform potential clients about your education, skills, expertise and experience. You don't have to write novels – keep it short and sweet.
Take time to create a substantial profile that will inform potential clients about your education, skills, expertise and experience. You don't have to write novels – keep it short and sweet.
Step 4: Build your portfolio (include everything you've done)
If you're a beginner in your chosen field, take time to create a portfolio with sample works, or simply accept several jobs at a discounted rate in exchange for experience.
If you're a beginner in your chosen field, take time to create a portfolio with sample works, or simply accept several jobs at a discounted rate in exchange for experience.
Step 5: Determine your price (you know your value better)
While your hourly rate or project price heavily depends on your skill set and experience, don't work for peanuts. Even if you don't have enough experience, you can still work on rate that works best for you.
While your hourly rate or project price heavily depends on your skill set and experience, don't work for peanuts. Even if you don't have enough experience, you can still work on rate that works best for you.
Step 6: Go out there and hunt for freelance jobs
Actively look for freelance jobs. If you're not going for it, someone else will be going for it and you'll easily lose your chance of getting it. It's all about consistently look out for the freelance jobs you can accomplish.
Actively look for freelance jobs. If you're not going for it, someone else will be going for it and you'll easily lose your chance of getting it. It's all about consistently look out for the freelance jobs you can accomplish.
Step 7: Focus on client relationships and retain your existing clients
Relationships with your clients are the most important part of freelancing. By maintaining a good relationship with your current clients with quality work, you're more likely to get consistent work from them.
Relationships with your clients are the most important part of freelancing. By maintaining a good relationship with your current clients with quality work, you're more likely to get consistent work from them.
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