There are many freelancers out there but there is a distinct shortage of good freelancers. Many personality traits are essential for success, drive, determination and natural talent. We live in a world that is dominated by the internet and therefore it is important to have a strong online presence.
There are many different freelance platforms out there and it is important to upload your stuff to all of them In order to give yourself the best chance of securing the contracts you need.
This article will highlight what it takes to be a successful freelancer in the modern world.
The industry has changed dramatically, people nowadays are always looking at ways to make extra money and freelance writing is one of the most popular ways to do that.
It is a very hit and miss industry, some workers will be high class and reliable and some will be out to make money fast and provide a service that reflects that
A Talent
You have got to have a natural talent, it is just something you can’t get away from. If you aren’t very good then the likelihood is that will show in your portfolio and the clients just won’t come for you. Even if you are lucky enough to secure a few early clients they will soon realize you aren’t very good and leave you bad reviews online which will in turn put other clients off.
It is very much like eBay and the market is highly competitive so you have to ensure that that the service you provide is second to none and the only way you can do that is if you have an element of natural ability. No matter what field you are in, natural talent is the most important thing for success, this will enable you to then refine it and develop it with experience.
Not everybody is blessed with it and I understand that but I don’t think you can be a freelancer without it, passion is another essential trait for success, you need to believe in what you offer your client and it will be so easy to tell in your work if you have both.
Confidence
Having confidence is important, if you are confident in your ability and the service you provide then the likelihood of others thinking the same will be increased dramatically. You must present yourself as the reliable face for your topic area, people need to look at you and your service with respect and admiration.
If you can do this successfully then the inflow of clients will be vast and wide ranging and this is above all what you need as a freelancer.
Vision
Having vision for the future of your service and also vision for the work you are completing is essential, this is something that clients will look for and if you can showcase it with your Enthuse online portfolio then you are half the way to success.
We live in a very fickle word and first impressions count so ensure your online portfolio is in tip top shape.
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Author – Andrew is a freelancer with 10 years industry experience. He loves to write about all sorts of topics but focuses on the freelance industry itself and economics.