Finding jobs online may seem as easy as 1, 2, 3; however, it is actually harder than you may think. Indeed, with just a click of the mouse, you may find thousands of websites promising you online jobs, but beware! Not all of these websites are legit. If you are just starting out on the Internet and trying to get an online job, here are some websites that have been proven to be legit and where you might be able to find just the right gig for you.
Guru
Guru.com is a marketplace for jobseekers and companies looking to hire people to do a certain job. I used to find freelance content writing jobs on this site and have even made connections with clients that are not afraid to pay the right amount for my services. It was on this site that I found my first client for ebook ghostwriting. Like many other bidding sites, however, Guru may not be for everybody and anyone looking for a job on this website should be wary of scammers who are also lurking on Guru’s job marketplace to victimize unsuspecting freelancers. Guru is great for professionals and individuals who have skills on the following niches: writing and translation, engineering, accounting, sales and marketing, designing, and programming and development. It is also good for those who are looking for secretarial jobs.
Upwork
Upwork was once called Elance-oDesk. It was formed in 2013 when Elance and oDesk announced their merger. I have not had much success with Upwork so far, partly because I seldom use the site to look for gigs. I had success with Elance, though, and used to earn a good amount from writing projects I won from clients who posted their projects through the site. I was also a member of oDesk, but I never did use the site because I was more committed to finding work in Elance and Guru during that time. Additionally, I was also earning a lucrative amount each month from clients who contacted me directly through my business website, editwriteservices.com. If you are a content writer, a translator, proofreader, editor, website developer or programmer, you may find a lot of jobs that fit your qualifications on this bidding site.
The Content Authority
If you are a blogger, copywriter, ebook ghostwriter, or a social media marketer, you might want to try this website out for gigs. I used to write for this website to fill those times when I did not have much to do, and they do pay. However, if you are already experienced on your chosen freelance niche and are looking for gigs that pay higher than most content mills, this site is not for you. In my opinion, The Content Authority is good for those who have great writing skills but are just starting out in online writing jobs.
Freelancer.com
Freelancer.com is another bidding site. Like Guru.com and Upwork.com, it is a marketplace that connects freelancers and employers. Whatever profession and skills you have, you may find this website helpful in landing you a gig. However, since there are thousands of service providers lurking on this site, you may have to give lower bids just to land projects. Mostly, the lower your rate, the higher your chances of getting a job. If you already have good reviews, though, you may already be able to get jobs at a higher rate. Scammers are also lurking on Freelancer.com, so it always pays to be wary when accepting projects on this site.
Craigslist
Craigslist is a classified ads website. Just about anything is posted in there – from vacation rentals to furniture sale to available services. There is also a section for jobs of any kind, and that is where freelancers and people looking for work often lurk.
Scribendi
Scribendi.com was one of the best sites that I used to do freelance work with. It provides remote earning opportunities for freelance proofreaders and editors. They accept remote freelancers from anywhere in the world, so if you think you have a skill in editing and proofreading, you might want to submit an application to this site.
Know of other websites that offer legit work-at-home opportunities? Let us know in the comments.
