Many people are fleeing their 9-5 day jobs in search of self-employment opportunities. This movement has quickly become known as the Great Resignation.
As reported by Forbes, “4.4 million Americans left their jobs in September.” While large quantities of people are still resigning, the freelance industry is rapidly growing.
More so now than ever, professionals are confident in their skills enough to seek freelancing opportunities.
There are many high-demand freelancing careers for you to choose from. As it turns out, most freelance careers require skills that can be self-taught.
It is possible you already have what it takes to make it! Check out these seven self-taught freelance career ideas:
Voice Over Artist
Not everyone has the magical voice type that keeps audiences listening! If you happen to be confident in your voice quality, voiceover artist may be the career of your future.
This skill is partially self-taught, as you need to be able to speak clearly and according to the purpose of the video.
Although it helps to already have a good speaking voice, you can still train yourself to adopt desirable tones and fluctuations.
There are also many resources available to help you fine-tune your voiceover artist skills. You can start by reading this article about How to Become a Good Voiceover Artist!
Spokesperson
Are you confident in front of the camera? Do you enjoy speaking in front of people? Does your appearance range from average to attractive?
If so, then you may want to consider a freelancing career as a spokesperson!
In case you didn’t know, a spokesperson is someone hired by an organization to represent their brand or company.
Common Spokesperson Duties:
- Appear in commercials/brand videos
- Make public statements when needed
- Serve as the “face” of the company
- Prepare and speak at events
- Attend company photoshoots
Legiit has a whole category for Spokesperson Videos! Sign up today as a freelance seller, and begin the process of setting up your profile.
Translator
Many professionals who can speak to or more languages often choose a freelance career as a translator.
Even if you don’t already possess the skill of speaking two languages fluently, you can start now by brushing up on your skills!
Businesses are often in need of a professional to help them in their correspondence with international clients.
Computer translators can only do the trick for the short term. Therefore, brands regularly conducting business internationally value the expertise of a qualified translator.
So, if you are fluent in two or more languages, this may be the freelance career for you! You can diversify your services by offering both verbal and written translations.
Virtual Assistant
Whether you are a social media virtual assistant or a virtual administrative assistant, both careers can be self-taught!
Virtual assistants working for a company typically work from home. They complete a variety of tasks that the hiring manager doesn’t have time for.
Common Virtual Assistant Duties:
- Keeping email accounts organized
- Managing the schedule
- Making phone calls
- Arranging appointments
- Bookkeeping
On the other hand, social media virtual assistants often take on a much different role. Their duties are geared towards promoting and building social media accounts.
Common Social Media Virtual Assistant Duties:
- Managing all social media accounts
- Replying and interacting with followers
- Creating content to attract new followers
- Organizing social media content calendar
- Routine reviews to adjust strategies
If you have worked in an office before, it is likely that you already possess many of the skills to become a virtual assistant.
Likewise, social media virtual assistants are often self-taught. For this niche, you can use free resources on the Internet to build your skills.
Copy Editor
The Internet is full of people who have great ideas for content but lack the command of English conventions to pull it off.
Content Editor Skills:
- Checking for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors
- Editing for tone, mood, and style
- Ensuring ideas and points are portrayed well
- Providing suggestions for readability
- Ability to be straightforward and honest with the client
These skills can be self-taught by reading and viewing online resources. For more detailed information about the role of a copy editor, check out this Legiit Blog Post.
Copywriter
Do you have a keen eye for writing content that sells? If so, you may want to consider the freelance copywriter career path.
From marketing emails to product descriptions, businesses are in constant need of reliable copywriters.
Many people choosing the self-employed route come from day jobs that prepared them to become a copywriter.
To see if your specific skill set aligns with this career choice, read this article about Copywriting vs. Content Writing!
Transcriber
Listening to audio recordings and typing what you hear is the full extent of the job duties of a transcriber.
That’s right. It’s that simple! Although the list of duties for being a transcriber isn’t long, the job itself can be quite demanding.
That is, being a transcriber means you must possess some core self-taught skills to be good at the job.
Essential Transcriber Skills:
- Listens closely for accurate results
- Stamina for writing and listening
- Expert understanding of English conventions
- Process of elimination skills for rough audio
- Interpersonal and customer service skills
As you can see, being a transcriber takes a unique blend of listening and writing skills.
What Are You Waiting For?
Your future career as a successful freelancer is waiting for you! Take those first steps by pinpointing the services you can offer.
Once you’ve signed up on Legiit as a freelance seller, you can begin building your profile and services. Review these Helpful Resources to get started.
One of the best ways to find inspiration is to join a community of like-minded professionals.
The Legiit Official Facebook Group is the perfect spot to meet other freelancers. In addition, it’s a wonderful resource to get advice when needed.
Did you not see your specific skill set represented in the list above? We’ve got your back!
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