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.