As businesses worldwide have started giving high priority
to hiring freelancers, they have not overlooked the challenges that come with
hiring non-permanent staff. Not all freelancers are reliable, skilled or
independent to achieve the company’s goals and objectives hence there are
specific qualities that companies look out for in the hiring process.
To help freelancers prepare themselves adequately for the
freelance job market, we have compiled a list of some of the important
qualities that they are expected to possess.
11. Reliability
Businesses need workers who are reliable, hiring unreliable
workers leads to huge losses and no company is in business to incur avoidable
losses. According to buyhive, a
freelancer needs to be able to meet all deadlines, to accept positive
criticism, and not to make the same mistake twice. If you cannot meet a
deadline, be sure to communicate in time.
22. Professionalism
Express
Writers advise freelancers who market their work via social media
to always keep their social media accounts professional. You might be an every
weekend party person but showing this side of you on your social media accounts
can reduce your chances of being hired. When you are communicating with your
clients try by all means to not be in a noisy place, look presentable on video
calls and speak professionally. Freelancers should deliver what they promise,
be available for communication during work hours and should meet deadlines.
33. Self-Discipline
Corporates look for freelancers with self-discipline
because they know that they have no supervisors who regularly check up on them.
One of the biggest challenges freelancers face as mentioned by Gary Bleisdale
in his article titled A
complete guide on discipline and self-motivation for freelancers is
procrastination. Freelancers should strive to complete their work in time,
procrastination gives one more pressure towards the due date.
44. Quality
Work
Clients choose freelancers who deliver results to a high
standard, be exceptionally good at what you do and always have a portfolio that
is consistent and of good quality. Doing your job well results in better job
offers, increased confidence in yourself and a higher pay range. Nothing is
more convincing for a client than a similar project that you have done
successfully.
55. Principles
You have to be truthful and honest if you are going to be
successful as a freelancer. If you have no integrity, remember word travels
fast, getting a reputation for being a lying cheat will not get you anywhere.
No two freelancers are the same, everyone has different
strengths and weaknesses but these are some of the most important qualities
that clients look for when hiring. As a freelancer, you need to try to overcome
your weaknesses to be successful in your career, to work hard and take every
project that you get seriously. Be consistent and the results will show in good
time.
