What is the future of freelancers?
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What is the future of freelancers?
A study by McKinsey shows that around 20\% to 30\% of professionals in developed markets are engaged in freelance or gig economy. In India, the freelance industry is estimated to grow to $20 to 30 billion by 2025.
What should I learn in 2020 freelancing?
Top 15 In-Demand Freelance Skills of 2020
- Graphic Design. If you are in the freelance design business, you can feel good knowing that the growth predictions are bright.
- Blockchain.
- Sales.
- Digital Marketing.
- Social Media Marketing.
- Career Advice and Mentoring.
- Customer Service.
- Writing & Editing.
What freelance jobs are in-demand 2021?
The freelance jobs that are most in-demand in 2021 are:
- SEO managers.
- Mobile app developers.
- Online course creators.
- Social media content creators.
- Freelance writers.
- UX designers.
- Virtual assistants.
- Bookkeepers/Accountants.
How many people are freelancers in the US in 2020?
48\% of the U.S. workforce will be freelancers by the end of 2020. Freelance job postings rose by 41\% during the second quarter of 2020 partially due to the current pandemic. Overall, the freelance job market grew by over 25\% between April to June 2020.
Is freelancing the future of business?
Businesses saw large increases in freelancers over the past 5 to 6 years in both North America and in other countries. The growth of freelance work is not expected to slow down, as more and more professionals are seeing it as a viable option for both part-time and full-time work in the long run.
Will the growth of freelance work slow down?
The growth of freelance work is not expected to slow down, as more and more professionals are seeing it as a viable option for both part-time and full-time work in the long run. This section explores the magnitude of this growth and what it might mean for freelancers going into the future.
What percentage of freelancers are male?
Males dominate the number of American freelance workers. They take up 59\% of the total number of freelancers while women sit at 41\% (Forbes, 2019). Men tend to occupy a large portion of the freelance workforce between ages 18 and 34, but as the age grows, women freelancers take the lead.