The document provides a comprehensive overview of freelancing, defining it as a business without long-term commitments to employers and highlighting the distinction between online freelancing and traditional employment. It outlines types of freelancing, necessary skills, and platforms for finding freelance work, including tips for creating effective profiles, portfolios, and job applications. Additionally, it discusses the importance of personal branding, negotiation tactics, and the SWOT analysis tool for freelancers.

1. FREELANCING
Asmaa AL-Astal, Basma AL-Majayda

2. WHAT IS FREELANCING,
ONLINE FREELANCING,
FREELANCER?
Freelancing : Business that does not involve a
long-term commitment to a particular employer.
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Online Freelancing : Business that takes place
between independent contractors (Freelancers) in
areas that can be accomplished and facilitated
through the Internet.
Freelancer(one-man band): A company of one
person, that is, he is responsible for everything
related to the work such as marketing and
concluding agreements, executing the work,
receiving the money, organizing the time, and
following up on the work.

3. TYPES OF
FREELANCING
FULL-TIME
FREELANCE
The freelancer works more than 30 hours a week on several projects with different
clients.
The work will be for specific hours on different projects, which will be additional
work with the original work.
A freelancer is a full-time employee of one company or client, with a fixed
salary, but remotely.
Work and contract with one company or client for a specific number
of hours to implement particular requirements, on a part-time basis
and with a specific salary.
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PART-TIME
FREELANCE
FULL-TIME
EMPLOYMENT
PART-TIME
EMPLOYMENT

4. JOB OR FREELANCING? WHY?
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THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FREELANCING
AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP?

5. ONLINE FREELANCING REQUIREMENTS
Technical skills
You must have technical skill in one of the fields
to be able to carry out the required work.
Utilities
You need a computer with the Internet, but some
specialized fields require special tools and
programs, such as design and montage
programs.
Freelancing skills
You need to develop some personal (life) skills, like: time
management, negotiation, dialogue and persuasion,
connection and communication.
And some related skills in the field of freelancing, like:
dealing with freelancing platforms, e-marketing, pricing,
English language, and technical writing
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6. DOES ONLINE-FREELANCING SUIT ME?
HOW CAN I CHOOSE THE APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY
FOR ONLINE-FREELANCING?
WHAT IS THE SWOT TOOL?
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7. SWOT TOOL
Strengths
It's summarized in what you see as distinctive of your capabilities and
skills that are currently available. Example: design skill.
Weaknesses
Fields in which you find your weaknesses and skills that you are
supposed to work on developing and improving.
Opportunities
Strength points are either external (lack of competitors in the field of
specialization) or future (anticipation of increasing job opportunities in
the field of design).
Threats
Weak points, but outside your capabilities (the problem of limited
electricity) or future (the instability of the security situation in the region).
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FREELANCER
PLATFORMS
Platforms Websites
Upwork https://www.upwork.com/
Mostaql https://mostaql.com/
Freelancer https://www.freelancer.com/
People Per Hour https://www.peopleperhour.com/
Guru https://www.guru.com/
Khamsat https://khamsat.com/
Fivver https://www.fiverr.com/
Is the LinkedIn a freelance platform or a Social media
platform?

9. PROFILE AND
PORTFOLIO

10. PROFILE TIPS
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Personal
name
• Nicknames are not allowed. The real name must be written in the correct way as
per the official documents.
Image
selection
• Image clarity and facial details, wearing formal clothes, smiling, using a clear and
tidy background, high quality, good lighting, showing shoulders in the image.
personal bio
• Simplicity and brevity, focus on giving value, commitment in the field of
specialization, precise identification of the field of specialization, clarifying the
professional level, be direct, and do not forget the keywords.
job title
• Brief, start with the most important, use evidence and numbers, comprehensive,
divide the abstract into paragraphs, use numerical enumeration, and use CALL
TO ACTION.

11. PROFILE TIPS
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Employment
History
• It is important that you present your previous experiences on the platform in an
appropriate and professional manner. Mention the most important work that
you have done related to your field.
skills
• The most important step is showing your profile in the platform's search results.
Make sure that the skills you list are consistent with your field, profile, and job
title.
Introductory
video
• Some platforms, such as Mostaql and Upwork, allow adding a video clip to your
profile. It is not a prerequisite, but a good addition that supports the profile.
Hourly rate • It is important to set a price that is right for you and the service you provide.

12. PORTFOLIO TIPS
1 2 3
DON'T SHOW ALL OF
YOUR WORK
PAY ATTENTION TO
THE ORDER
TAKE CARE OF YOUR
PROPERTY RIGHTS
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13. PORTFOLIO TIPS
4 5 6
POST PROOF OF
YOUR WORK
PUT IN THE DETAILS
AND EXPLAIN YOUR
ROLE IN THE WORK
PRESENT THE WORK
APPROPRIATELY
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USE SOCIAL MEDIA TO BUILD YOUR
PROFILE

15. HOW TO SEARCH FOR
JOBS
JOB REVIEW
All available jobs appear on the platform and are categorized
according to the classifications of that platform.
JOB SEARCH
The platforms provide specialized tools to search for jobs
advertised on the site by keywords.
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16. TYPES OF JOBS
FIXED PRICE JOBS
An agreement is made between the client and the freelancer to do
the work for a fixed and specified amount.
HOURLY JOBS
This type of job differs in the way the rate is calculated, as it is paid
per hour worked.( 15 $ per hour ).
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17. STEPS TO APPLY FOR A
JOB
• READ THE JOB ADVERTISEMENT
WELL
• MAKE SURE YOUR SKILLS ARE
SUITABLE FOR ADVERTISING
• MAKE SURE THE CLIENT IS APPROPRIATE
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NEGOTIATING WITH THE CLIENT
AND SETTING THE PRICE AND
TIME
Price Time Proposal
I. Calculating the actual cost
and required profits
II. Comparing competitors'
prices
III. Be guided by the budget
allocated by the client
IV. The amount previously
paid by the customer
V. The hourly rate paid by the
client
VI. Suggested Price
I. Give yourself enough time
to get the job done
II. Calculate the time for
adjustments
III. Balance the time required
by the customer with the
time you can perform the
task
IV. Commitment to the
specified time
V. Watch out for multitasking
I. It is a cover letter that
appears to the client,
accompanied by a price
offer and the time that you
offer him to perform the
job.

19. TIPS FOR HOW TO WRITE A
PROPOSAL
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I. Commitment to an appropriate size.
II. Focus on getting the customer's attention in the first lines
III. Attach relevant previous work
IV. Try to include a question for the clinet
V. Be professional in speaking style
VI. Try more than one method until you reach the most
appropriate method
VII. Present your first proposals you write to professional
freelancers in your field and take their opinion and edited
according to their advice

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