Online Profile

Online Profiling Data

which is information gleaned from a
customer's use of a Web site, can
be used to target advertisements,
personalize Web sites and match
services to a specific customer's
needs. But the practice of online
profiling has come under intense
scrutiny.
Freelance Profile
For freelancers
Your digital profile is your resume. If
you want to get paid, you must have the
freelance profile to back it up. It's what
makes a good first impression, gets you
the interview and helps you stand out
from the competition. What can you add
to your freelance profile to make it
stronger.
How can I describe myself in freelancer profile?
Be consistent with your strongest skills and
leverage all profile sections to back up your
skills (title, skills, overview, work history)
Help establish trust and confidence by
completing all sections. Be concise and
straightforward in your language. Proofread
each section carefully and update your
profile regularly.
How can I introduce myself in freelancer?
Be sure to highlight the best aspects of your
expertise and your most specific skills related to
your work.
Highlight your accomplishments.
Talk about your experience with previous clients.
Mention the main reasons why you started your
business.
Mention your goals.
Speak up about your credentials.
How can I write my profile?
Consider the following steps to craft a professional
profile that makes your resume stand out:
Keep your profile short and concise.
Include the skills that are relevant to the job you
are applying for.
Include any achievements relevant to the job
industry.
Place your profile where it's highly visible.
What are the advantages of a freelance?
Freelancing allows you to grow and
expand at your own pace. You get to
decide what type of work you want to do
and how many clients you take on. This
allows you to start slowly or expand
rapidly, depending on what you want to
do with your freelancing career.
What should a freelancer profile include?
For freelancers, your digital profile is your
resume.
Here, include:
Your title (e.g., senior graphic designer)
Years of experience in the field.
Areas of expertise and/or specialty.
Technical skills and program knowledge.
Industry expertise (if applicable)
Links to sample work.
Advantages of Being a Freelancer
More freedom
One of the advantages of being a freelancer is that you have
much more freedom than when you work for someone else.
You’re essentially running your own business, and it’s up to you
which new clients you take on, what your hourly rate is, and
what hours you work.
Flexible hours
The ability to set your own hours can be particularly attractive.
You might choose to do your work while they’re in school and
after they’ve gone to bed. In general, as long as the work for
your clients is completed by the agreed-on deadlines, you have
complete control over when and how you do it.
Self-management
That said, freelancing isn’t a vacation. It’s up to you to make sure
you keep your clients happy, keep track of budgeting, seek new
clients, and negotiate rates. You may find that keeping on top of
everything means you work double some weeks and very little
others. However, it’s all under your ultimate authority.
Location flexibility
Because you aren’t beholden to a single company or boss, you may
be able to choose to live anywhere as a freelancer and even travel
while working. While some freelance jobs may require you to be
near your clients, it’s possible to find clients wherever you go.

A lot of freelance work is done digitally, which means you can be

fully remote—with clients worldwide—and live and travel
wherever you please while completing it.
Compensation and earnings control
As a freelancer, there’s no need to ask your boss for a raise. You
set your rates. You also choose how much work you take on. To
a certain degree, though, rates and amount of work are subject to
market forces. You can’t ask for astronomical compensation
without reducing your list of prospective clients.

However, many freelancers find that they can raise their rates
over time as they do more work and gain a strong reputation.
Improved skill set
Freelancing means you take on various projects from multiple clients.
Each project brings something new to the table and provides an
opportunity to expand your skill set. You’ll likely find yourself learning
new things as you go.

You may feel more stagnant in a traditional full-time job that may not
always involve continual learning and development. Freelancing provides
many more opportunities for growth as you tackle a wider variety of
project types.

You may also wish to enhance your skill set on your own. As a freelancer,
you can choose how and when you do this instead of waiting for annual
corporate training. Many online courses and opportunities are out there,
and you have the freedom to make time for these as you see fit.