7 Best Online Sites To Find Gig Jobs As A Freelancer
Gig work is growing and sites making it easier to land jobs are everywhere. Some are more intuitive, garnish better results, and offer greater variety than others that may be more specifically geared towards one particular job; writing, graphic design, etc.
The sites listed in this article are great for a variety of gig workers in a wide array of fields and are sure to open some doors for the gig economist. If you’ve got a computer, an internet connection and will to work from anywhere in the world (or nature) this article is for you!
UpWork
UpWork is a great way to apply for jobs. Businesses can post jobs for anything from writers to graphic designers, to marketers, and more. Just submit a proposal using some of your ‘connects’ and get the ball rolling on some gigs.
By answering to interviews, completing jobs, and just having an account, you’ll get more connects that you can use to apply for jobs. Payment goes directly through the site for added security and can easily be transferred to a bank account.
Fiverr
While this doesn’t have a very large-scale job search feature, besides the buyer request section that can be hit or miss, this is a great option to have where you can feature your work and gig packages without putting in a lot of effort in the search process.
If someone sees you and likes your work, they can reach out to you to set up a project. It’s helpful once you’ve gotten through a few projects to circle back to previous buyers and offer them deals, special rates, or new gig packages that you create. By reaching out to previous buyers, you may land another gig!
Flexjobs
A great resource to find remote work online. You can search by keyword or job title and may even find some in-person work if you search by location. There are well over 20,000 jobs posted currently and more added every day so the chances of finding something that strikes your fancy are likely.
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Great for marketing experts, graphic and web designers, writers, and more, this site makes it easy to find and apply for jobs. It’s free to use, user-friendly, and a great place to find gig work. Paid account options are available as well that offer additional support and perks to those looking for gig work like discounts on job-related products and software, career coaching, and a resume review.
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Freelancer
Major companies like Google, Amazon, Facebook, and more use Freelancer to find and hire help in creative areas. It’s easy to sign up as a freelancer and find jobs quickly. As a freelancer, you can easily search for jobs and submit a bid for a project you want.
If the company that posted the ad likes your pitch, they can reach out to you to complete the job. Similar to UpWork, you can create a profile and submit pitches to businesses that have projects you’d like to work on. You can set alerts so you never miss a job that’s within your field and payment goes through a secure system so you can work on the site with confidence.
Working Nomads
This is great for freelancers and digital nomads that work wherever their travels take them. Search for a wide array of jobs including healthcare, education, marketing, writing, and more in most locations.
Some jobs are available in person and some are up for remote work so this is also a great resource for stationary gig workers. The site has a basic, intuitive layout and is easy to navigate to find jobs within your field of work. Simple and straight to the point, this site makes gig work easy.
Guru
Find jobs in programming, design, marketing, business, sales, and more, this site is intuitive to use and great for finding remote gig work. Multiple payment methods and security systems are available so you can have peace of mind while working and customer service is available 24/7 for any bumps you hit on the way to gig work success.
Each job you take on comes with a built-in Workroom that allows you to manage work, communicate with the client, share files, invoice and handle payment, and more. This is a great all-inclusive option for gig workers to keep all the work and business in one place.
Krop
A website builder and job search engine in one. You can easily create an online portfolio website for yourself and land a job all in one site. This is great for new freelancers and gig economy workers that are starting from scratch and need to build up an online presence and website before launching into applying for jobs.
You can use pre-made website templates for free and try out your hand at web design and website building before committing to any paid account versions. Once you’re all set up, you can easily search for jobs and set email alerts for relevant jobs in your field.
Parting Words…
Gig work, remote work options, and online jobs are the wave of the future. If you’re new to the online gig work world, these are all great sites to get started on to establish yourself online. If you’re an experienced gig economist, this list might offer you some new sites to check out and expand your horizons; opening up doors for new job opportunities.
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