Top-5 in-demand freelancer jobs in 2018
Freelancing in the US has certainly been on the rise in the recent years: according to a study conducted by the Freelancers Union, 57.3 million Americans were working freelance in 2017, with striking 47% of millennials being freelancers — we’re talking about almost half a generation. So if you’ve been planning to switch to freelancing, now seems to be a perfect time — and in case you haven’t made up your mind about the type of position that would suit you most yet, here’s our list of the most in-demand freelancer jobs in 2018:
Programming & Software Development
Well, you probably saw this one coming, but there’s really no way one could discuss freelance jobs without mentioning programmers, the self-proclaimed kings of the world of freelancing. From video games to mobile apps, the demand for good coders is always high — in fact, it outweighs the supply, which is actually one of the reasons why programmers earn so much. So if you want to make a similar income, it’s time to start learning the code.
Content Writing & Copywriting
Freelance writers have never been doing better — thanks to the rapid development of social media marketing, skilled writers always have a job to do, and it pays off well. But make no mistake, this profession is not as easy as it might appear: mastering the craft takes a lot of effort and time, not to mention that in case you fail, there are always ten other guys ready to take over your job, so it’s important to stay in shape — creative jobs can be hard at times.
Graphic Design
Speaking about creative jobs, graphic designers are doing as well as writers, if not better: their annual average wage was estimated at $44,150 in 2014, and the industry has definitely grown since that time. The cool thing about this profession is that freelance designers are likely to earn more as a freelancer than an employee — so if you’re a graphic designer tired of working in an office, we suggest you switch to freelancing.
Web Design
Web designers are making decent money, but unlike with programmers, the supply exceeds the demand, and there is a reason for that — there was a time when this job was somewhat fashionable and literally, everyone was attending some web design courses. And yet, experienced web designers are extremely valuable: provided that your skills are above average, you will always find a project to work with.
Social Media Management
In this day and age, almost every brand promotes its products via social media, and they are always in need of someone who will manage their countless Twitter and Facebook pages — so if you have decent skills in such fields as PR and advertising, you’re welcome to try. Just remember that it’s a time-consuming job — you have to be in touch 24/7 because hey, in the world of social media there is no such thing as off-days. This job is by no means easy, things are stressful and certain clients can be annoying at times — but the salaries definitely make up for the lost brain cells.
There are lots of other jobs we would like to include in this list — but you can’t cover them all. Whether you’re only planning on going freelance or have already established yourself as a freelancer, you can always find a job at HUMANS.net — just check it out.
