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• Giggers or freelancers earn $28 per hour on average for performing skilled services
• Gigging is expected to grow by 14 percent over the next 6 years
• There are an estimated 1.2 billion gig workers worldwide. That’s more than 34% of the global workforce!
• A large number of major international companies are turning to gig platforms for project-based work and longer-term contracts
• Small businesses stand to benefit the most from the low overhead that gig work provides. Half of small businesses have used a gigger in the last 3 months, and 81% intend to do so again or at some point in the future
• Demand for giggers increased during the global COVID-19 pandemic, as traditional offices closed and full-time employees were furloughed

(Source: zippia.com)

The fairly high level of competition does not only apply to full-timers or recent graduates who are starting to look for work, but also during the apprenticeship phase. Students are finding it increasingly difficult to stand out and gain valuable opportunities for work placements, internships, and even apprenticeships. Because of the growing popularity of the gig economy, competition for a student's career is no longer a problem. Here's why: