Studying While Working Freelance? Check Out Some Types of Freelancing Based on Your Major!

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Want to study while working freelance? – Maybe some of you are currently finishing your college studies, and the desire to work comes to mind.

No need to worry, because you can try working as a freelance. You can find jobs that match your interests, talents, and college majors.

In this article, we will discuss some freelance jobs that you can refer to according to your respective college majors.

Please note that some freelance jobs do not require you to be from a particular major, but you will be closer to understanding the job if you are in a related major.

Check out some freelance jobs that you can do while studying!

1. Communication Major

Communication is one of the fields of study that studies how to convey messages more effectively and efficiently. There are many freelance jobs that you can look for when you are majoring in communication, including:

• Content Writer

One of the freelance jobs for communication majors is content writing. Content writers can work as content writers or copywriters. Of course, when you study, you will be taught creative writing.

The knowledge of creative writing can be used in the future to find freelance jobs while studying. Content writers have the task of creating article-based content or content plans that will be made.

In addition, preparing yourself to be a content writer is not too complex. You only need typing equipment and the ideas in your mind.

And also, you can pour your expertise into creating content that will be sold or aired.

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• Influencer

In this era, the use of social media is undoubtedly an important thing. With social media, we can interact with others.

In addition, by utilizing social media, we can become an influencer. The job has the task of gaining the hearts of followers or viewers to influence the perspective or mindset of the audience.

Being an influencer is all about social media. You can build your social media accounts with personal branding so that many brands can see your value. An influencer is usually closely related to promoting or reviewing certain products.

• Content Creator

Furthermore, content creator is a term for someone or a group of people who dedicate their time to creating content that will be distributed through specific platforms, such as social media.

Being a content creator has more or less the same definition as an influencer.

Some of the differences are in the angle of work. Usually, a content creator will focus on creating exciting content that can increase their engagement.

Usually, the content produced is content that has a relevant value or relates to the community so that many people can enjoy the content.

2. IT Major

IT majors are majors that study the development of information and technology. Usually, students of this major are close to the use of computer technology. Some freelance jobs for this major include:

• Web/Mobile Developer

The first freelance job that can be sought by students majoring in IT is Web / Mobile Developer. You can look for freelance work as a web or mobile application developer. Usually, the expertise related to this job is UI/UX design.

In making web or mobile applications, you are undoubtedly related to computing languages. IT majors have the basics of programming languages to help you as a web or mobile application developer.

• Programmer

Second, you can look for freelance work as a programmer. A programmer creates programmed systems using computing languages (syntax) such as Java, PHP, etc.

The need for programmers is now increasing due to the growth and development of digitalization. Many companies now require the services of a programmer to run their business. This is a gap that can be utilized.

3. Department of Art and Design

This major is closely related to the creative process of producing a work. Students from this major can also find freelance jobs. Some freelance jobs for students of this major include:

• Graphic Designer

Students majoring in art and design can look for freelance jobs as graphic designers. Graphic designers have a purpose in the communication process by using visual elements, such as typography, photography, and illustrations, that are intended to create a perception of a message conveyed.

You can utilize your skills and abilities in making work. You can offer these services to companies, or you can even sell your work.

• Multimedia Designer

Second, multimedia designers are jobs that you can choose next. Multimedia designers have expertise in operating and designing works on various platforms and collaborating them into a complete work.

Usually, in college, you will be taught about various editing techniques using various software such as Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and the like.

It is the skill in using these software that you can use to prepare yourself for finding freelance work.

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Well, UMN friends, those are some freelance jobs based on some college majors. Of course, there are still many freelance jobs, according to each college major. You just need to match the skills obtained and implement them in freelance work.

The most important thing you must remember is staying focused on your studies. Don’t let your studies get delayed in the future.

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Sources:

• Bankraya.co.id
• Ekrut.com

Written by Benedictus Adithia | UMN News Service

English translation by Levina Chrestella Theodora

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