The World Health Organisation has declared a pandemic due to the worldwide spread of the coronovirus
Schools are closing, universities are closing, communication between many countries is interrupted. The management of international companies are sending their employees to work from home. But let us not panic, but use this difficult time to our advantage. It is now worth thinking about getting a profession that will allow you to work remotely. Until now, many of you have only dreamed of being able to work from anywhere in the world and be independent of circumstances.
It's time to act
But where to start? What profession should I choose and how can I earn remotely?
Without a doubt, the fastest growing and most in-demand field is information technology (IT). The list of online professions in IT is extensive. We will only list the most promising ones: web developer, web designer, programmer, tester.
The choice is yours, we will only try to help you make a plan of action.
The first place to start is to analyse your preferences
This is where past experience comes in handy. For example, if you like psychology or have a creative streak, look into web design. If you are fascinated by order, numbers, tables and diagrams, go to testing; if you want complex and interesting tasks, go to programming.
When the circle of search preferences is narrowed down, start studying offers on the job market. To do this, use search engines and social networks. Don't be lazy and make a list on paper of the main (often found in adverts) requirements from customers/employers.
Now be prepared to spend time learning the basics of the profession
At the beginning of the journey, we recommend reading thematic blogs and articles. Video clips will also help you immerse yourself in the profession. How useful are such resources? You will begin to understand the terminology, learn more about the profession, its pros and cons.
Of course, it is difficult to study all the material on your own and select the main things from the variety of information. To save your time and effort, it is worth asking for help from professionals. We know how difficult it is for beginners to "separate the grain from the chaff", how important it is to get competent answers from practitioners and what gives a strong foundation of knowledge in future work. Teachers of our IT school Litera once passed this way themselves and are ready to share the secrets of the profession with you. The course programme is based on real examples, taking into account the requirements of the most demanding customers. Read more about Litera courses here
After successful completion of the course, you will not only have the knowledge, but also the opportunity to put real projects on your CV. You will gain your first experience under the guidance of a mentor. This will give you confidence in your work. And if doubts and fear arise, you will easily find information on the Internet or professional literature. After all, our graduates know the theory and understand where and what to look for. The main thing - do not doubt in your abilities and boldly go to your dream.
A well-crafted CV and portfolio will help you move towards your goal
You will need it when you register on freelancing exchanges as a performer. We advise you to set a minimum remuneration and do not hesitate to participate in pro bono projects. It is important for you now to "gain mass" and add to your professional history. At the end of the project, don't forget to ask for references for future customers. From the first days, be active in social networks: join professional communities, communicate with colleagues. In addition to useful information, you can also find interesting projects here.
Remember, your success is proportional to the time spent and effort invested.
