You can earn more money by doing freelancing

Data analysts are now the most in demand in freelancing. Photo: Reuters

For those who want to earn the most by freelancing at home, leaving the conventional office, the skills in the field of data analytics and virtual assistant will be most useful. Recently, the demand for skilled workers in these two sectors has increased the most. According to Freelancer.com, a popular online marketplace in the field of freelancing, the demand for employee knowledge of data analytics and virtual assistants was highest among employers in the July-September quarter. Freelancer.com has recently published a skills index called 'Fast 50'. Among the most sought-after skills are Data Analytics, Virtual Assistant, Microsoft Office, Copy Typing, Transcription, Russian Translation, Bookkeeping, E-mail Handling and Customer Support. Those who are skilled in such work,

According to Freelancer.com, the demand for data analytics and virtual assistants grew by 57.9 percent and 55.6 percent, respectively, in the last quarter. From July to September, 4 lakh 63 thousand freelancing jobs have been posted on their site. 'Fast 50' has been created from the list of 50 most demanded jobs in the online marketplace. Here are 5 most sought after freelance jobs:

Data Analytics: Market analysts say that the demand for data analytics in the freelancing marketplace will continue to grow. By 2023, the data analytics market will grow to ৭ 265 billion. In the last quarter, the demand for data analytics at Freelancer.com increased by 56.9 percent. Employers are taking various projects for skilled workers to understand the current business trends and plan accordingly. So for those who are interested in freelancing, this skill will open the way for additional income.

Virtual Assistant: In the last quarter, the number of jobs as a virtual assistant in Freelancer.com has increased from 8,925 to 12,329 posted in the previous quarter. In other words, the demand in this sector has increased by more than 55 percent. Those who work as virtual assistants have to help the employer in various tasks. From customer service, to social media marketing, to blog posting, you have to work as a real office assistant in a virtual office. In this case there is an opportunity to earn on a specific project basis or on an hourly basis.

Microsoft Office: The last quarter saw a huge increase in demand for skilled workers in Microsoft Excel. Excel skills are a bit more complex than simple typing or data entry tasks. An employee with Excel and programming skills can save the employer time by automating the work. In many cases, 20 hours of work is done in one hour. Skilled workers in such work can earn a lot in a short time. Those who are interested in getting involved in freelancing can acquire skills with Excel.

Copy Typing: Copy Typing is one of the top 10 most sought after jobs in the world. Its demand has increased by 53 percent in the last quarter. The copywriter has to do a lot of work like copying clear information from detailed and random information, converting the handwritten post into editable post. There are opportunities to work on specific projects on a specific budget or hourly basis. For those who can type fast and accurate copy, there are job opportunities in the freelancing market.

Transcription: There is a huge demand for freelancing for those who are good at translating. At present the demand for skilled workers in transcription is increasing. In the last quarter, the demand for transcription skilled workers has increased by 52.2% in Freelancer.com. Those who want to start a new freelancing business can become proficient in translation. The more languages ​​you know, including Arabic, Russian, Mandarin, French, the more you can earn.

Others: The freelancing marketplace is in great demand for writing books for others. If you can write books on time according to the needs and instructions of the employer, you will be able to earn huge income even by freelancing.