To them, it certainly feels like work.
But do hiring managers for typical W-2 employment opportunities view it the same way?
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People turn to gig work for different reasons.
Displaced workers may deliver food while they find more stable employment.
College students might chauffeur on weekends to help manage school costs.
Aspiring writers might make a run at pick up their first clients through Upwork.
And when youre ready to return to traditional employment, being able to show that you were doingsomethingis crucial.
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And for entry-level jobs, any previous work experience is a plus.
But hiring managers are typically willing to consider gig experience, if its packaged nicely, Grant says.
Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) weed out applicants.
They scan your resume for keywords related to the job description.
If your resume doesnt include those keywords, it wont make it to human eyes.
Instead, let the skills you learned from your gigs shine through whats called a functional resume.
What is a functional resume?
Its the best resume format for applicants with non-traditional work history, according to Grant, Lee and Shouse.
Functional resumes work best because you dont have to list chronological work history, Grant says.
Instead, the top two-thirds of a functional resume should focus on transferable skills.
For example, gig apps tend to have large customer-service and efficiency components to them.
A functional resume lets you dedicate space to why and how you have those skills.
The interview itself is a good sign.
It indicates that the employer is willing to consider your key in of experience for the job.
This technique works particularly well for customer-related jobs.
But when you get asked about it, you gotta be able to respond.
Adam Hardy is a staff writer at The Penny Hoarder.
He specializes in the gig economy, career trends and work-from-home job opportunities.
Read his latest articles here, or say hi on Twitter@hardyjournalism.
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