Top 5 In-Demand Freelance Jobs Right Now
The independent market is becoming more active. Over 500,000 positions were posted on Freelancer . com during the first quarter of 2021. During the same time period, FlexJobs reported a 10%+ increase in job postings for specialists in a variety of fields.
It's a trend that's unlikely to fade anytime soon, and it suggests a variety of job opportunities for people over the age of 50.
According to Kathy Kristof, author of SideHusl . com, "organisations stress that the economy will not remain sufficiently able to add stable situations."
As a result, if you're thinking about outsourcing to supplement your income until the job market stabilises or to supplement your retirement income, now is a good time to do so.
You'll be following in the footsteps of some inspiring people. According to a study conducted by the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College and cited by National Council on Aging President and CEO Ramsey Alwin at a Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing on more seasoned labourers on April 29, 75 percent of self-employed labourers aged 50 and up work independently in positions such as consultant and gig labourer.
Here are five independent options to think about, culled from ongoing reviews on Freelancer . com and FlexJobs . com, as well as contributions from SideHusl . com. Each of the three sites is a good place to start looking for freelance work, but you can also find opportunities by connecting with your professional and personal networks.
1. Content Creator
According to the Hosting Tribunal, there are currently around 400 million dynamic sites around the world, nearly double the number in 2019. As a result, there is a high demand for people who can write convincing content.
According to Freelancer . com, job postings for blog authors, clinical scholars, and book writing assistance all increased in the first quarter of 2021. Unfortunately, as anyone who has tried to make a living as an independent essayist knows (including myself), finding good-paying content-delivery gigs can be a difficult task.
"With writing occupations, the key is to have a claim to fame that you become exceptionally prepared for," Kristof advises. "When you have genuine skill around there, you can compose more quickly and definitively, find key sources, and target distributions that will appreciate your work."
The pay scale for these composing jobs varies widely. According to Kristof, most gig-writing sites are content factories that require writers to write for pennies (or fractions of pennies) per word. However, depending on the theme and complexity, there are numerous sites that pay between a quarter and $2 per word.
ideHusl has a helpful article on the plethora of well-liked writing options.
2. Services in two languages
In an increasingly globalised business world, the demand for bilingual individuals who can interpret, decipher, and produce content is greater than at any time in recent memory.
According to Freelancer com, demand for German, French, and Spanish interpreters increased during the first quarter of the year (by 44 percent , 24 percent , and 18 percent separately). Furthermore, since the beginning of February, the number of remote bilingual positions on FlexJobs has increased by 30%.
"The most important skill for the interpretation jobs we see on FlexJobs is the ability to speak, read, and write the target language fluently," says Brie Reynolds, Flexjobs . com's career development manager.
As I predicted in June 2020, if you know more than one language, you can expect to earn $20 to $40 per hour or more working as an interpreter.
3. Support Services for the Office and Customers
With so many businesses operating primarily online these days, independent office support providers (such as accountants, web-based media administrators, and clerical specialists) as well as customer service experts who can respond to customers' needs and protests are in high demand.
Pay ranges for managerial and remote help parts in Flexjobs will generally range from $15 to $30 per hour, depending on the type of work performed. Chief aides with more experience frequently order higher hourly rates, up to $35 to $40 per hour.
4. Support Services for Emotional Wellness
During the pandemic, many people struggled with their emotional health and well-being. As a result, it's not surprising that FlexJobs has seen a 28 percent increase in adaptable positions in the psychological wellness field since 2019.
While the majority of these jobs — such as social worker, specialist, and analyst — require postsecondary education, not all of them do.
For example, Flexjobs currently has an opening for an asset line advocate, which is a virtual position that assists rape survivors. However, it takes six years of related experience. A job posting for a virtual wellness mentor there seeks an educated up-and-comer with solid training, client-service skills, and a passion for healthy living.
According to Salary . com, an independent health mentor's average hourly rate is $29, but rates vary widely depending on specialisation, experience, and location.
5. Design and renovation services for the home
The hot real estate market is generating demand for experts who can help sellers prepare their homes for sale and buyers adjust the homes they buy to better suit their needs. Postings for interior design, engineering, and home design on Freelancer . com increased by at least 15% in the first quarter of 2021.
Fortunately, you don't have to be a gifted fashionista or model to take advantage of the lodging bonanza. Do you possess strong hierarchical skills? Specialists who can assist people in cleaning up and reducing their waste have a business opportunity. Are you handy with a mallet? On sites like JiffyonDemand . com, you can sign up as a provider of jack-of-all-trades or handywoman services, with hourly rates ranging from $40 to $85 per hour.