Introduction to freelancing by Hisham Serwer

Who am I? 

 According to the most recent international survey, Pakistan ranks 4th in the Freelance Industry. This course aims to increase Pakistan’s ranking as well as to empower Pakistani citizens through self-employment opportunities available in the field of freelancing. The aim is to make the students self-empowered and self-employed after watching the course content of 24 hours. DigiSkills.pk, with the help of the instructor, attempts to increase foreign revenue of Pakistan, and to make Pakistani IT & Freelance Industry trained and knowledgeable enough to be trustworthy for anyone to feel comfortable working with Pakistani freelancers. By working in the field of Freelancing for more than 15 years, Hisham Sarwar has empowered himself. Also, he has inspired other Pakistanis using different means such as direct employment, outsourcing and training others for freelancing. According to Hisham, having an IT background is not essential to become a successful freelancer. Though having basic computing knowledge may be helpful. Learning while working is a strategy that can make you grow and prosper while you work and earn in Freelancing. 

How Did I Start Freelancing?

According to Hisham Sarwar (course instructor), he starts his freelancing accidently. He did not have a computer education background, but he is still doing freelancing from last 15 years. So, he encourages those people, who have not started freelancing yet, because they do not have any computer background for Freelancing. The concept of Freelancing is different from a conventional job because it gives you the freedom to be your own boss rather than being employed by someone. Freelancing is for all those people who are not happy with their 9-5 jobs, and don’t want to follow the mechanism of conventional jobs. Freelancing is better than any other job because it gives you freedom of time, and there is no need to follow a formal working environment. But hard work, self-assessment, and dedication are the most important factors to be a successful freelancer. In freelancing, you are only answerable to yourself. So, previously discussed things are much important to build your profile and career. Your price and quality of work are the measurables in Freelancing career. The feedbacks from the employers are also major indicator of your performance.