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Face-to-face interviews are back (sort of)
Headhunters say the face-to-face interview is back, according to an efinancial careers report. However, initial Zoom interviews will still take place. Read what's changing in the interview process, plus the latest contractor opportunities.…
WFH has made payroll staff think and act like freelancers, says research
Salaried workers are now thinking and acting more like freelancers, according to a report by Freelance Informer partner, ETZ. But are hiring companies and recruiters on the same wavelength?
Factors such as the economics of downsizing…
Malt jobs platform to expand its freelancer network to UK, Benelux, Italy and the US
Malt, a Paris-based jobs platform for fixed-term contract freelancers, has raised €80 million in growth capital to expand its services to the UK, US, Benelux, and Italy.
Malt estimates that the annual freelance consulting market in…
Fiverr categories that have the highest earning potential for freelancers
Fiverr, the international freelance job platform, has reported that freelancers selling digital services through its platform have collectively earned over two billion dollars since the company was set up a decade ago. Half of that two…
Cyberdesic launches US freelancer network
Cyberdesic, a US cybersecurity staffing firm, has launched an on-demand freelancer network. The firm is recruiting cybersecurity professionals from across the US who are interested in freelance opportunities.
The Freelance Informer…
Remote working: it’s saving the planet and boosting ESG points
In 2020, Upwork, the freelancer jobs platform, conducted a survey of 760 team members to gather data on their commuting patterns to evaluate the extent to which Upwork’s remote working policy helped avoid commuting-related emissions. The…
Every freelancer needs an arsenal of stories to tell
Whether you are interviewing with a recruiter to land your next contract or you are running solo and trying to land that amazing new client, there's a secret to becoming the most memorable applicant, according to careers site, Welcome to…
Upwork launches Work Marketplace to challenge old freelancer stereotypes- what is it and what does…
Upwork has launched a new industry category - the work marketplace. The move was made to give freelancers and companies multiple ways to 'Upwork'. But what does that mean?
What is Upwork's Work Marketplace?
According to Upwork, the…
Freelance skills in highest demand
Following the initial shift from offline to online, businesses are now optimising their e-commerce sites, prioritising their brand image and getting creative. Digital transformation isn’t slowing down anytime soon and these services will…
Secret study reveals male applicants face discrimination in female-dominated roles
A new study in the journal Plos One has revealed that male gender stereotyping is a growing problem in the job application process, yet rarely talked about.
Researchers from two universities created over 3,000 faux…