Top 3 Freelance Jobs for Beginners

Sarah Ilyas Ehtasham
5 min readJun 20, 2022

Once I read somewhere “Time is money”, of course, I didn’t grab the idea at that time but looking back now I get it. Time is indeed money. The time you spend Infront of your computer screens can be converted into money if spend in the right direction. And how will you get this direction? Maybe this is the right time to decide.

In this blog, I will explain step by step all the possible income-generating ideas you related to freelancing. Only keen interest and resilience to learn new things can take you to places. So, are you up for it?

Let’s see

WHAT IS FREELANCING?

First thing first, you have to get a basic idea of what freelancing is and how it works?

Freelancing is when you provide your services to an individual or a company either small or big. These services can be in form of many skills we will cover in this blog.

FREELANCING PROS AND CONS

· I could list as many good things about a freelancer but the best part is that you can choose your work timings and workspace 😊

· The biggest con of being a freelancer is that you couldn’t call sick you have to meet up the deadline no matter what.

HOW MUCH MONEY A DOES FREELANCER MAKE?

It depends on the skill and varies from person to person. One person can earn a 6-digit figure using the same skill and another can still struggle to get any work done.

HOW TO CHOOSE A SKILL?

You can choose a skill keeping in mind the area of your interest and the hours you can put into it.

TOP 3 FREELANCING JOBS FOR BEGINNERS

1. CONTENT WRITING

Words are all around us, when we open our phones, computers, laptops, and tv screens the entire web is loaded with words. And someone is writing those words. You can be the one.

Content writer tasks include

The basic duties of a content writer include writing content for the given website. Just like the one you are reading right now. We need content for websites, blog posts, emails, writing eBooks, etc.

Who can do content writing?

You don’t need to be a literature guru to be a content writer. Anyone who can read and write and can communicate through words can be a content writer.

How much can you earn being a content writer?

You can earn up to a six-digit income average income if you are willing to work hard. it depends on a person’s communication skills and dedication.

How to start content writing?

· There are plenty of online videos available on www.youtube.com watch them.

· Get yourself enrolled in some online content writing course www.coursea.com might have some ongoing courses.

· Make your portfolio

· get yourself registered on www.fiverr.com and www.upwork.com

You are good to go!

Copywriter

2. COPYWRITING

Copywriter tasks include

Through copywriting, you attract the attention of the customer to buy a specific product. Like through

· Emails

· Videos

· Social media ads

· Letters

And many other forms. The more sales your company makes the more income it generates and the higher the rates you get. But being a beginner don’t expect too much.

Who can do copywriting?

Anyone who has good persuasive skills and know-how of human psychology can earn the job. It is more of a content writing task that requires much of strategic and communication skills.

How much can you earn being a copywriter?

It can vary from a six-digit figure to 1 million USD but one should have a realistic approach as a beginner.

How to start copywriting?

· If you have decided on this skill start watching videos related to the said topic on www.youtube.com

· Get yourself enrolled in online copywriting programs

· Read online copywriting books

Virtual Assistant

3. VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

Virtual assistance Tasks include

The job requires all the duties which normally a regular secretory would do including

· Making phone calls

· Scheduling meeting

· Sending emails

· setting a timetable

Who can do virtual assistance?

Anyone good with administrative tasks and managing things can go for it. If you have great communication skills, and organizational skills and you think you are good at multitasking this job is for you!

How much can you earn being virtual assistance?

It varies from person to person and the years of experience on your hand. If you are an experienced well-seasoned virtual assistant, you may earn more than you expect.

How to start being a virtual assistant?

You do not have to acquire a four years college or university degree to be a virtual assistant. All you have to do is learn online from different videos and read up all about it on the internet. Once you get to know the main gest of the work, you get yourself enrolled in some online course provided by any company or individual. You could always search for free courses too.

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