Fifteen Million is the number of freelancers working in
India right now, a slight paltry figure yet only second to the Uno US (53
million).But the most important aspect of these numbers is that: Of all the
freelance jobs available in the world market, these 15 million freelancers
claim a share of 40%, a clear manifestation of the dominant Indian workforce.
Indian with all its humongous population is undoubtedly the
largest creator of skilled professionals. The currency difference also renders
a cost effective freelance service in IT related fields too. Apart from the
foreign freelance market, there also has been considerable growth in the Indian
market as well. Almost all the
businesses in India have become dynamic in terms of their work process to
maximize their work performance. Surely, there are job profiles which only can
be carried out by full-time employees. But there are also those profiles which
can do well with contract employees and freelancers. Not only that it ensures a
control in the budget but also helps in utilizing the best of talents. For
example, an ambitious startup may fall in short of cash to hire a specialist
full-timer whereas they can even go for a better prospect in case of freelance.
With Indian govt. taking measure to encourage the entrepreneurial streak,
Startups are gaining a god momentum and so are the freelancers. Now that the
contract work process has also gained some traction in Indi a, Freelancers in
Software development and other IT fields are in good demand too.
With all the above factors constantly pushing the envelope
of scope for freelancers in India, barring the traditional fields we have tried
to make a list of freelance jobs for
you that are set to attract a great demand in 2017:
Content Marketers: With the burst in the field of
Digital Marketing, a good content marketer is always in a great demand. While
large firms can afford them small business are resorting to talented
freelancers.
Tutors: A Tutor, be it any field, was always in a
great demand. Now that India markets are slowly catching up the freelance trend
this field is up for a major thrust.
Social Media Marketing (SMO): A cousin of content marketing, Social media
marketing is slowly gaining tractions is all set to demand attention.
Web Design: A
freelance superstar, Web Design has always been in great touch and always will.
No surprises there.
Search Engine Optimization (SEO): Featured in
LinkedIn’s top skills in 2017 for two straight years, SEO, just like SMO is the
new hot skill out there.
So, that’s about it folks, If you are into any of the above
fields, you are in for a good freelancecareer this year.
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