Freelancer Guide
Freelancing - Everything self-employed professionals need to know
Would you like to become a freelancer? At Hays, we provide answers to all the important questions in our exclusive Freelancer Guide.
In our guide, you will find tips for freelancers, learn what working as a freelancer is like and what opportunities are available for you on the job market.
Are you an entrepreneur and have you often thought about hiring a freelancer? Then you will find all the important information here on how to find the right freelancers for projects.

Going freelance
Benefit from higher hourly rates and more flexibility. Here you can find out everything you need to know about going freelance.

Freelancing dos
and don'ts
To avoid putting your foot in it, you should follow some basic rules of behaviour for freelancers. Plus: What to watch out for in new clients.

Becoming part-time self-employed
What are the advantages of self-employment? This is how you succeed on the path to self-employment - alongside your job!

Challenges on your journey to becoming self-employed
As a freelancer you will be facing totally new challenges. Use our getting started tips to overcome these challenges.

How to find projects as a freelancer
Which are the best methods for freelancers to find projects? Helpful information about project acquisition and project application!
Hands-on tips for freelancers
In particular the first steps in becoming self-employed may pose many questions. Here at Hays we want to support you in successfully getting started as a freelancer. To that end, we periodically publish hands-on tips for self-employed professionals and interim manager. Our guide tells you about the different options for long-term freelancing. Our articles will provide you with valuable information about day-to-day work, canvassing for customers, handling clients, and much more.
You want to...
- …go freelance?
- …contract a freelancer?
- …miss no information about the topic?
- …know how successful collaboration will work?
- …become a full-time self-employed professional?
Then check out our freelancer guide from time to time to always stay up to date.
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