Freelancer’s guide to the galaxy of danger zones in recruitment platforms
gig economy as freelancers. But one of the biggest challenges is finding the right work.
Karthik Sridharan, Co-founder and CEO of Flexiple, a provider of freelance developers and designers, says every freelancer they have interacted with finds generating demand for themselves as the most painful thing to do. So these individuals require guidance around the kind of options available in the market and its benefits.
The good news is that recruitment portals are gradually shifting the narrative in favour of self-employed individuals. And, freelancers no longer have to rely only on their physical network or word-of-mouth referrals to land projects. Online portals are playing a crucial role here. Aspiring freelancers only have to understand how to leverage these portals effectively to give a push to their careers.
How online platforms align freelancers with relevant opportunities
Job and networking platforms serve as invaluable catalysts for freelancers seeking not just work but avenues to grow by seamlessly connecting them with companies that have suitable work opportunities, says Nirmit Parikh, Founder and CEO, apna.co, a job and networking platform. apna.co enables freelancers to effectively navigate the changing gig economy and gives them the flexibility to undertake various tasks and create sustainable relationships, he adds.
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Sridharan categorises the portals into three categories: vetted, bidding and order-based
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