Article, photo: KIEN KONG
In the past few years, freelancers (freelancers) have occupied a large part of the labor market. While many graduates want to find jobs related to training, there are quite a few young people who do not want to be restrained. They choose freelance work to unleash their passion and creativity.
Freelancing helps Ms. Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan to master her time and "burn" her best in thinking and creativity.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, resident of Cai Rang district, currently works freelance in the field of digital marketing. Ngan shared: “Previously, I graduated with a degree in French pedagogy. The opportunity helped me approach, learn and implement marketing communication strategies, and accumulated a lot of valuable knowledge while working at FPT High School. Realizing the future development of this industry, I decided to move to a company specializing in marketing strategies. After more than 4 years working in the industry, with extensive experience, currently, Ngan chooses to work as a freelancer, specializing in designing brand identity, conducting market research, creating content, running ads on the Internet. platforms and digital publication design, media content planning, etc. This job brings Ngan a stable source of income, with the cost of implementing a product package with prices ranging from 5-12 million VND. and other revenues at the request of the brand/customer. According to Ms. Ngan, freelance work helps her not to be constrained and pressured, and at the same time, proactive and easily balances time between work and other personal plans. “Choosing to work as a freelancer is to accept the “gains” and accept the “losses”. Choosing to work as a freelancer is not easy, but must develop a specific plan, along with always keeping self-discipline to complete the work on schedule and satisfy customers. However, this is a profession that helps me practice many important personal development skills, "- Ms. Ngan confided.
Similar to Kim Ngan, Ms. Thy Phan, who lives in Ninh Kieu district, is a freelancer specializing in graphic design. Thy Phan said: “Previously, I studied environmental resource management at Can Tho University. Because I love the field of graphic design, since I was a student, I have researched and researched this field. After graduating up to now, in addition to working at a consulting company, providing solutions and marketing services for other businesses that have needs in advertising and communication, I received a job as a graphic designer. , specializing in taking care of fanpage for customers". According to Thy Phan, the work of taking care of fanpage for customers includes writing content, designing and uploading images, leading information ... to bring effective interaction and increase revenue for customers. Normally, the cost of a design product ranges from 500.000 to 1 million VND/poster; Content writing cost ranges from 250.000-350.000 VND/post. Thy Phan believes that the income of freelancers is not stable because they have to find and maintain a source of customers. Besides, when working alone, freelancers are easy to be pressured and discouraged due to having to carry the work by themselves. “Freelancing also means taking care of yourself. But I still want to try more so that I can develop myself well” – Thy Phan confided.
Nowadays, freelance work is becoming more and more popular with many young people, especially those related to technology and creativity. Many young people have chosen to start a business as vloggers, marketing freelancers, designers, photographers, web programmers, PR managers (maintaining public image of a brand, company or individual), video editor (editing). video), graphic designer (graphic design), ... With the rapid development of technology, young people are also more agile in approaching new things to seize job opportunities. What is remarkable about them is the way to cultivate knowledge, dare to be passionate, dare to commit and face challenges.
