How to Start Freelancing as a Side Job?

Hey! Let's explore something hectic today. If you have ever thought, "I wish i could earn a little extra doing something i enjoy" whether you are stuck 9 to 5 that kind of drains you, and looking for your interest and side gigs or simply looking to make better use of your skills, freelancing as a side job is something more and more people are jumping into and that is for a good reason.

So, let's not delay, grab your coffee or tea (Whatever you prefer), stay with us till the end and just walk through this together.

Step 1: Get Clear On Your Why

Make sure that you are clear why you want to do that, Is it for extra money? or More creative freedom? anything, but Your "Why" doesn't have to be grand cause having a purpose will keep you grounded when things get tricky.

Step 2: Identify What Can You Offer

What are you good at? ask this question to yourself, while sitting in a calm and cozy place. what skills do you have that could be valuable to clients? and with which qualities you don't get bored if you do it even for whole day long?

Step 3: Choose One Thing And Start Small

When you first start, it will be easy that you could fall in trap and try to do all the things, but don't. Just pick one service to offer, go step by step, easy to hard. start with learning mindset, then move on earning mindset. so start simple with small then slowly increase and move on bigger tasks.

Step 4: Start Finding Clients

There are some ways to find client or yourself to land your first freelancing gig:

• Freelancing Platforms: Like Upwork or Fiverr, and yeah, competition is real and there are many platforms out there, so choose one that fits your needs and goals.

• Through Networking: Attend webinars and industry events, build networks, find their social media or LinkedIn profiles and start messaging them, use your network to get your first freelancing project.

Step 5: Balance Freelancing with your Full Time Life

You have a day job. you have a life, and now you are wanting to have a freelancing career too! but you ca n manage, if you manage your time like a boss. Like, you can spend your 2-4 evenings or weekends where you can literally commit few hours. you can also use tools like Trello, Notion or Google Calendar to stay organized. and especially communicate clearly with your clients about your availability, people appreciate honesty.

Final Thoughts!

Freelancing teaches you how to think like a problem solver on your own, it forces you to own your work, speak on your behalf, you will not get the chance to stand behind someone, take your responsibility, take your lead!

So if you have been sitting on the fence, wondering if it's the right time to start then let me tell you, don't wait for a perfect time cause it never comes, just start small, start smart and stay curious. and keep following jobkariye.com cause we always bring something full of knowledge and energetic ideas for you!