For freelancers, finding work can be half the job. Thankfully more and more websites are popping up that are making it easier for a freelancer to find work that fits their talents.

Unfortunately, there are so many sites; it’s often hard to know which ones might be best for you. That’s why we compiled a list of our favorite freelancer websites.

1. Upwork

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Upwork is simple. Upload your resume and your work experience and select the type of field you’re interested in, whether it is design, writing, programming, or many more. Then add your level of expertise and your going rate. Employers post their job listings and allow anyone to send a proposal (pretty much a cover letter) to them. Once you’re selected, you work with the employer to finish each product and are paid through the website to guarantee both the employer and freelancers complete their jobs.

2. Creative Circle

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Creative Circle posts both freelance and full salary work. Creative Circle is definitely fit for experienced freelancers as the site is more curated than something like Upwork. This helps freelancers find projects that are specific to their field and talent, especially if their experienced at what they do.

3. AngelList

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For those who love the tech world, AngelList will be right up your alley. For both freelance and longer gigs, AngelList is specifically for start-up companies in the digital world. This means most of the jobs will be for smaller teams, sometimes one or two employers, though often larger. Rather than using the term freelance, AngelList refers to short-term workers as contractors, and often you’ll be hired on project-based jobs.

4. Toptal

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For freelancers specifically looking for jobs in the digital/tech world, look to TopTal. The site is focused solely on developers and designers that can help build company’s websites. Their aim is to find freelancers that know all different types of coding and design platforms so a business can guarantee their website is exactly what they want.

5. Fiverr

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So the last few sites may have left you dispirited as they all fit within the digital world, and require a good amount of experience. That’s where Fiverr comes in. Fiverr is for anyone looking to make a quick buck with the talents they possess. From video to music to writing, it helps creative get a start in their field and build a portfolio. Rather than looking for a job, set up your profile of what you do, and let the jobs come to you. The hook? Every offering needs to start at the base price of $5.

6. Freelancer

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As a member of Freelancer, you’re able to upload your work history and profile as any type of professional that you want. When a job is posted, anyone is allowed to send a proposal and price for the job and the employer picks the best one. As well, Freelancer offers contests to that allow freelancer to up their professionalism, build portfolios, and even possibly win the next bid on a job.

7. Working not Working

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If you feel more like a professional and want a community of other professionals to help build your portfolio, check out Working Not Working. It is an invite-only website that curates the best talent around the world. The site lets you build your page to mimic the tone and aesthetic of your work. Everyone from art directors to photographers and programmers are welcome, just make sure you’re a rising talent.

8. Craiglist

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Okay, again, you may be reading this and thinking, “Well what about the inexperienced?” If you’re still trying to build your portfolio, you can’t go wrong with Craigslist. Though the jobs are slightly more scattered, there are plenty of listings for any type of talent. You can look in your city for local jobs or cruise other major city’s sites to possibly find remote work. Either way, Craigslist is a place to find some intriguing and challenging projects.

9. FreelanceWritingGigs

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There are a lot of sites for freelancers that design or program, so here’s one for writers looking for a start. FreelanceWritingGigs updates once a day with new job listings from around the internet. It’s an easy way to stop yourself from scouring the internet for a job, and start writing more!

10. CollegeRecruiter

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If you’re freshly out of college, or about to graduate, finding a new job can be tough. CollegeRecruiter helps students and grads find entry-level and freelance jobs that will hopefully turn into careers.

Best Freelance Websites for 2016
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