Remote Work Dollars: Where to look for job postings and how much you can earn

The effects of globalization are reflected in culture, habits, finances and also in the job market: it is no longer necessary to go and live in another country to receive a salary in dollars. In this note, what opportunities does the remote work AND how much can you earn from Argentina.

The advancement of communications, the shortage of skilled personnel, the emergence of IT experts and the evolution of remote working have resulted in a perfect formula for any self-employed person to become their own company.

“Many companies based in the US and Canada but also in Europe and Australia are hiring freelancers and contractors in Argentina in the technological field. Locally there is a lot of potential, the time zone is similar and it is cheaper than hiring in your country,” says Juana Cervio, Recruiting Manager and founder of Carryer.

Currently, Buenos Aires -due to the volatility of its currency and economic instability- it is the third city with the highest number of technicians hired by foreign companies.

Those who sell their services abroad are called freelancers And they get these positions by accepting full-time job offers or applying to small projects across multiple platforms.

“The greatest demand is linked to the software development: programmer or developer, software architect, technical lead. But also data engineers, devops engineers, UX professionals (designers, writers, researchers), tech recruiters or anyone involved in cybersecurity or marketing. One of the requirements is master English and have experience. The hourly rate goes from From 15 to 75 dollars”, says Cervio.

How to start your remote dollar job search

In most cases they are professionals or self-taught people who started their career in national companies and are now looking for a way to work with Less workload and more autonomy to achieve personal goals.

The five most popular platforms for submitting applications are: Fiverr, Upwork, Workana, Freelancers and Gurus. Next, how does each and how much do you pay per hour.

“It can be applied across platforms like LinkedIn, where if you are an in-demand professional you will receive messages from recruiters. You can also try your luck on Upwork or on networks such as Toptal, which select those they consider the best paintings to present to their customers”, explains Cervio.

In most online searches, applicants need to upload a file detailed resume. The data must be complete, especially those referring to education and work experience. It is also important to highlight power skills and soft skills, among other considerations.

Because contracts are set in hours, many platforms allow clients to track the freelancer’s activity through time management software.

If the person leaves the computer for any reason, you should pause the counter. From the application randomtake screenshots to verify that someone is actually working.

And although there is no fixed cost for completing affiliate data, most of these portals sell paid subscriptions to highlight notices, highlight profiles or, to be able to apply for multiple jobs at the same time.

fiverr

The main feature of this page, with 3.5 million active profiles and 300 categories, are short-term projects, commissioned by startups or individuals, which have a maximum duration of two weeks.

The services most requested by companies are logos, video animations, book covers, SEO services, video editing, social media management and translation of technical material.

The average salary is approx 10 dollars the hour and the most qualified arrive at $120. For every $100 raised, the site keeps $20, which is one of the highest rates.

The first step in making yourself known will be to create a concert, a small advertisement in which the skills and expected salary are exposed.

Initially a maximum of 5 concerts are supported, but as reputation increases, new ones can be added. For each service offered, a gig must be created.

The coverage of the term and conditions will allow the customer to be satisfied and to be able to provide, once the order is completed, a positive evaluation. The more reviews there are, the more visibility you will get.

The difficulty for new sellers, who don’t have reviews yet, is that they have to compete with reputable sellers, optimized gigs, and paid listings.

The key is to create concerts in the appropriate category, with clear descriptions and the right words, an attractive cover, sufficient benefits, good quality and competitive prices.

Upwork

The rules are those of the free market: when a position appears, candidates compete to win the contract from the highest bidder. This paves the way for new freelancers as the chance of getting a first hire is higher.

Proposals must include a cover letter, an hourly or daily rate. Customers can ask questions and request discounts. Some require a minimum of billed hours or a paid trial hour.

For every job you apply, you have to pay 0.015 cents. Payment varies by experience. On average, it is charged between 5 and 30 dollars The weather.

As for commissions, it has a staggered system. For example, if you raise between $500 and $10,000, the tool charges a 10% fee. When this figure is exceeded, it is reduced to 5%. If it is less than 500, the commission will be 20%.

While English is plentiful, there are also some Spanish writing jobs. Companies like Microsoft, Airbnb, and Johnson & Johnson use the site frequently. Employers can compare offers, reviews and vacancies.

Workana

It is an outsourcing platform founded in 2012, focused on the nomadic labor market in Latin America. It has more than 50 million active users and 1,000 daily opportunities.

When the interested party finds a proposal based on his profile, he can send his application to the client, specifying how much he would charge to perform the work and why he should choose it.

If you accept the proposal, you will make the security deposit. The system will notify the freelancer that they can start work and once they are done, payment will be released.

The fee is also staggered. At first it will be 20%. When the customer has paid you more than 300 dollars it will become 10%, and when it crosses $3,000, it will only be 5%.

Freelance

Though it lists more than 1,800 categories, the most popular are website building, app and software development, technical content writing, translation, and graphic design.

On the platform, as they indicate, they post 15,000 new jobs every day. Since its inception, the site has uploaded more than 22 million projects. It is currently present in 247 countries and has more than 30 million active users.

On average, a worker earns $167 per completed project. In the IT industry, depending on reputation and knowledge, a candidate charges between 25 and 40 dollars The weather. One of the highest values, but also with the highest requirement.

The company sends you the money when you take the job, and Freelancer holds it until you complete your mission. Both parties sign an hourly contract or a price for the work is set in advance.

Guru

It was born in 1998 with the aim that employers and freelancers can work together regardless of the physical place where they are. You have offices in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Noida and India.

Gurus or candidates must create a profile that reflects their professional conditions, demonstrate their experience and define which services they are willing to cover.

Employers do not have to pay a fee to receive proposals from freelancers. Instead, a transaction fee is charged during payment processing.

The free version allows you to send up to 10 monthly quotes to potential clients. For each invoice issued, Guru charges a commission of 9%. Pay is usually hourly. The minimum is 17 dollars and can reach 150 dollars.

When withdrawing funds, it allows you to withdraw money via online payment system platforms such as PayPal and Payoneer, via a traditional bank transfer or to a bank account in the United States (e-Check).