How to become a freelancer?

To become a freelancer, you need to follow some essential steps:

• First, identify your skills and areas of expertise;
• Then, build a portfolio highlighting your best work and experiences;
• Establish an online presence by creating profiles on freelancing platforms, such as Upwork, Freelancer or Workana, where you can offer your services and connect with potential clients;
• Define your pricing and marketing strategies to attract opportunities;
• Maintain clear and professional communication with potential clients;
• Consider creating a personal website or blog to showcase your expertise;
• Networking is crucial: attend industry events, online forums and social networks to build relationships and obtain referrals;
• Finally, ensure you have an organized approach to managing contracts, payments and deadlines.

Above all, it is essential that you define what you want to work on, so that you can then look for freelance positions in the area in which you have experience.

Freelancer salaries: what are they?

As mentioned above, it all starts with you deciding what you want to work on, so that you can later find one of the freelance positions that fits what you want.

Based on this, you can then check the salary ranges that could become your money at some point. Check out some of the salaries paid to freelancers of different types:

1. Copywriter: 3,000 to 8,000 per month;
2. Graphic designer: 4,000 to 12,000;
3. Web developer: 5,000 to 15,000;
4. Translator: 4,000 to 10,000;
5. Digital marketing consultant: 6,000 to 15,000;
6. Photographer image editor: 8,000 to 20,000;
7. Illustrator: 5,000 to 12,000;
8. Social media manager: 4,000 to 10,000;
9. SEO Specialist: 6,000 to 15,000;
10. Programmer: 5,000 to 18,000 per month.

In addition to these online professions, there are also freelance vacancies for in-person jobs, such as the ones shown below:

1. Waiter: 2,000 to 4,000;
2. Mall store attendant: 2,500 to 5,000;
3. Event receptionist: 2,000 to 4,500;
4. Sales promoter: 2,500 to 6,000;
5. Product demonstrator: 2,000 to 4,500;
6. Children's event monitor: 2,500 to 5,000;
7. Event photographer: 3,000 to 7,000;
8. Hotel receptionist: 2,500 to 5,500;
9. Tour guide: 3,000 to 6,000;
10. Bartender: 3,000 to 6,500.