Freelancing: How to Be a Part of the Gig Economy

Javeria Salam
Project Shakeup
Published in
7 min readFeb 2, 2023

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Learn how you can become a freelancer in 2023

The number of freelancers across the world is increasing day by day. According to research done by one of the biggest freelancing platforms, Upwork, 35 percent of working adults in the US worked as a freelancer in 2019. This could go above 50 percent if the trends of remote working and flexible hours stay a hot topic among people worldwide.

Especially since the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a significant rise in freelancers and their demand. According to the Future Workforce report by Upwork, 47 percent of hiring managers are more inclined towards hiring independent professionals rather than full-time employees.

The global workforce is on a fast track toward big changes in the coming future, and the gig economy is expanding. As revealed by the statistics, now is the perfect time for you to join the gig economy if you’re not already a part of it.

Let’s dive into the main topic, so you can know how to be a part of the Gig Economy in 2021!

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Javeria Salam
Project Shakeup

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