Editor’s Choice Freelance or contract work is defined as an employment arrangement
that does not involve the same level of commitment as employer-employee relationships, thus the term, "independent contractor." Being a contractor/freelancer can be a good "gap-filler" on your resume and LinkedIn Profile between "real" jobs. Contracting can also be the start of your own business, independent of any single employer. Freelancing is a growing trend. About one third of all U.S. workers are freelancers right now, and that number is predicted to grow to more than 40 percent of all workers by 2020. If you’re interested in testing the waters or growing a freelance career, read this article by freelancing expert Brie Weiler Reynolds. Freelancing can take many forms -- from being a full-time freelancer to working side gigs and occasional projects. Perhaps the most obvious step towards freelancing is to figure out what you actually want to do as a freelancer. Brie Weiler Reynolds helps you get started by asking yourself a few questions to pinpoint where your freelance talents are Freelancer
Julie Walraven explains how to land freelancing jobs. Marketing yourself for contract work is not too different from a job search. Be aware that you will be in a continuous search to assure that your income remains steady. A single contract can last weeks, months, or even years depending on the project, the employer, and the field. Temporary jobs are very short term, shorter than most freelance jobs. Sometimes a
temporary job is the proverbial life saver that enables you to pay your bills while you find your next "permanent" job. Or, taking temporary jobs may be an opportunity for you to explore what jobs are available, perhaps laying the groundwork for a career transition into a new field. Other times, temporary work is all you have time for. | 
