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Freelancer Guide

Would you like to become a freelancer? At Hays, we provide answers to all the important questions in our exclusive Freelancer Guide.

Hands-on tips
for freelancers

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.

Project acquisition –
7 ways to successfully acquire clients as a freelancer

How can freelancers approach project acquisition in such a way that new jobs are successfully generated with moderate investment? - In this article, you will learn, among other things, seven ways to successfully acquire customers as a freelancer.

7 ways
to find jobs as a freelancer

There are many ways to find projects that really suit you. We will show you seven promising options and how to make the most of them.


 

Becoming part-time
self-employed

In this segment, we present the advantages and challenges of part-time self-employment. In addition, we give you tips on what you need to do to successfully master the balancing act between your main job and self-employment.

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.

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!

Herausforderungen
auf dem Weg in die Selbstständigkeit

Als Freelancer werden Sie mit ganz neuen Herausforderungen konfrontiert. Mit unseren Tipps für den Start meistern Sie diese optimal.

You are looking for a suitable project?
Visit our project portal and create a job alert!

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Find the right project
faster

Take advantage of the many benefits of
a Hays account:

Receive project alerts by email

Add projects to your watchlist across devices

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