Freelancing from a historical standpoint was generally confined to the arts & creative professions. Other professional fields have now adopted the freelancing model as a viable way of fulfilling work that is required on a short term basis. You’ll find many newer and older professions offering freelancing jobs. Proof reading is one example of an old profession that now employs freelancers on an as needed basis, and the current trend is that other industries/professions will follow suit.

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