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Image is everything.<\/p>\n
The rise of social media has meant that businesses and individuals have become more aware of their public image and how audiences perceive them.<\/p>\n
This has meant that PR consultants<\/a> are constantly in demand.<\/p>\n In order to stay current in the constantly changing PR environment, you will need to be well-equipped with the knowledge and skills to help you stay on top of changes and trends.<\/p>\n A great way to do this is through an online short course<\/a>, that will teach you how to manage events, create content, manage crises, measure public reaction to campaigns, manage social media presence and more. The best part about this career path? You can do it all from the comfort of your own home.<\/p>\n As a freelance PR consultant, you’ll need to:<\/strong><\/p>\n Freelancer Fact:<\/strong> Between 2016-2026 the number of jobs for PR consultants is expected to increase by 9%.1<\/sup><\/p>\n A traditional job title doesn\u2019t always mean you should take a traditional approach. You\u2019ll still need to be well-equipped with a comprehensive understanding of accounting theory and practice, which can be obtained through an online accounting course<\/a>, but there\u2019s no reason you can\u2019t use your skills from the comfort of your couch.<\/p>\n [bctt tweet=”A traditional job title doesn\u2019t always mean you should take a traditional approach.” username=”getsmarter”]<\/p>\n Whether it\u2019s a small business or a larger corporation, every organisation needs someone to keep their finger on the pulse of day-to-day finances, manage payroll and tax<\/a>, and dissect financial data to allow for refined future focus. You need to ensure that you’ve got the most relevant financial techniques if you want to stand out as a freelance accountant. One way to achieve this is through a UCT-backed online financial accounting course where you’ll be exposed to the practical skills necessary to control and manage finance-related aspects of a business.<\/p>\n As a freelance accountant, you\u2019ll need to:<\/strong><\/p>\n This one probably doesn\u2019t shock you as much as a freelance translator, as it\u2019s more traditional than a deckchair accountant. Web designers work primarily online, which makes working remotely a logical fit.<\/p>\n From web hosting and website layout, to publishing and maintaining a website, businesses fighting for visibility need to make sure that what\u2019s visible is worth looking at. You, as a web designer, can be responsible for creating a first impression that not only looks good, but functions so well that it feels good too.<\/p>\n As a freelance web designer, you\u2019ll need to:<\/strong><\/p>\n Freelancer Fact<\/strong>: The average freelancer makes 45% more than traditional workers.2<\/sup> Anyone who knows what GetSmarter\u2019s all about, especially those who\u2019ve taken an online short course<\/a>, understands that you don\u2019t have to be in an actual classroom to be a teacher.<\/strong><\/p>\n [bctt tweet=”You don\u2019t have to be in an actual classroom to be a teacher” username=”getsmarter”]<\/p>\n Through a network of industry professionals and by adapting the best technology in education, GetSmarter is able to offer students insight on subjects from the relevant experts – many of whom are still practising their trade) – all through lecture videos and discussion forums, and all entirely online.<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve got certain skills and knowledge – whether it be music, language or mathematics – there\u2019s a variety of online tutoring platforms and classrooms of willing students that could benefit from what you have to offer. You can take the opportunity to learn about\u00a0teaching with technology<\/a> as you fill a market gap that demands professionals with a better understanding of how best to make use of technology in education.<\/p>\n As a freelance tutor, you\u2019ll need to have:<\/strong><\/p>\n Like web design, gripping graphic design can be what elevates a brand by doing something more than simply selling a product: creating a connection.<\/p>\n If you think about all the factors that contribute to your desire for something, you can whittle it down to the universal truth that, if it\u2019s not a necessity, you will buy based on how it makes you feel.<\/p>\n But how do you help people understand what something is going to feel like before they have it?<\/p>\n You show them.<\/p>\n While there are a number of factors that contribute towards people feeling a certain way, intelligent and beautiful design is something that can grab attention, hold it and leave a lasting impression.<\/p>\n And you can do it all from your couch with one of these freelance jobs.<\/p>\n As a freelance graphic designer, you\u2019ll need to:<\/strong><\/p>\n Freelancer Fact:<\/strong> It\u2019s predicted that by 2020, half of the American population will be involved in some sort of freelance work.3<\/sup><\/p>\n If you want freelance jobs that pay well and are in high demand, being a freelance developer could be for you – you\u2019ll just have to choose what type of \u201clanguage\u201d to become fluent in.<\/p>\n Similarly to web design<\/a>, \u201clanguage\u201d refers not to English, French or Spanish, but to HTML, CSS, C#, JQuery, JavaScript and PHP, among others. You can spread your skills across a range of these languages, or become well-versed in a speciality.<\/p>\n You can even choose to become an expert on a specific CMS\u2014Content Management System\u2014like WordPress: the most popular CMS for creating highly customisable and easy-to-use websites, blogs and e-commerce sites. As a WordPress developer, you can start by customising a site\u2019s design with editable templates, plugins, themes and widgets, and then get deeper in the detail by writing custom code.<\/p>\n The best thing about being a developer? All you need is a laptop and an internet connection – your work location is entirely up to you.<\/p>\n As a freelance WordPress developer, you\u2019ll need to have:<\/strong><\/p>\n Web design may be the job that makes websites worth looking at, but SEO makes sure websites are getting looked at.<\/p>\n By learning SEO<\/a>, you\u2019ll be the one to help people and organisations climb the ranks of Google\u2019s search engine results pages (SERPs), or hold on to their top spot year-on-year. You\u2019ll tweak settings to retain traction, rework words to improve ranking, and link-build to leave long-lasting pathways between pages of a website.<\/p>\n And all the tools you need to undertake SEO are\u2014you guessed it\u2014online.<\/p>\n Sounds like something you could do from your corner coffee shop, doesn\u2019t it?<\/p>\n As a freelance SEO expert, you\u2019ll need to have:<\/strong><\/p>\n Freelancer Fact:<\/strong> Around 75% of internet users never scroll past the first page of search results.4<\/sup><\/p>\n Here it is: the freelance job you were looking for right at the top of this post.<\/p>\n Whether it\u2019s traditional copywriting, content creation or blogging, there\u2019s a place for persuasive copy in all forms of business\u2014from emails and business cards, to display advertising and long-form articles.<\/p>\n As a freelance writer, you\u2019ll need to have:<\/strong><\/p>\n If you feel like a home-based (or no-home-base) career could be your calling, check out our booming portfolio of online short courses<\/a> to discover all the things you can learn to get you there.<\/p>\n 1<\/sup>Source: bls.gov<\/a><\/em> A few decades ago, doing your job in your pyjamas may have seemed like a pipe dream, but today you can choose from a multitude of legitimate (and often lucrative) freelance jobs across a range of industries. 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2. Freelance accountant<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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3. Freelance web designer<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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\n<\/strong><\/p>\n4. Freelance online tutor<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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5<\/strong>. Freelance graphic designer<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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6. Freelance developer<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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7. Freelance SEO expert<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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8. Freelance writer<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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\n 2<\/sup>Source: themuse.com<\/a><\/em>
\n 3<\/sup>Source: forbes.com<\/a><\/em>
\n 4<\/sup>Source: searchenginejournal.com<\/a><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"