A freelancer is someone who is working as a self - employed person/ professional for multiple employers without an formal agreement or contract for long period of time. A freelancer may be a part - time of full time and at any span of time that he/she desires. This is because basically, there would be no fixed working time like office hours. This would give the freelancer the benefits of freedom in working hours and working place.
In its 2018 Global Freelance Insights Report, analyzed 22 countries and noted that the Philippines has one of the highest number of freelancers per capita, at around 2 percent or roughly 1.5 to 2 million Filipinos. And, the question is on how to stand out against the freelance competition. How to be a competitive freelancer?
Here's are some tips on how to start of being a freelancer, first you have to from getting a mentor/ coach that will guide you every step of the way. I truly recommend FVA Business Consultancy get a freelance course to enhance and further develop your skills. Dressed up with best resume profile and bullet yourself with excellent portfolios.
Lastly, most importantly you have to possess good work ethic. Client want you to help and support their business so that is why you should be reliable or responsible, efficient be a problem solver, be passionate, love your job. Be on time. Foreign client always on time.