There are certain jobs that are more active in the gig economy. Obviously technology contractors form a big part of it, and so do writers, graphic designers and carpenters. It is a massive trend beneficial for many; however, freelancing and independent contracting is not for everyone. In many ways, it requires a person with strengths in various areas.

According to this article from moneyguru, there are 10 traits every great freelancer has:

1. Time Management

2. Sociability

3. Skin like a rhinoceros

4. Little need for sleep

5. A headful of ideas

6. Adaptability

7. Marketing savvy

8. Patience

9. Time alone

10. Multitasking

Based on past articles published to the Talent Development Centre, it is clear that we agree with each of these traits, and we believe some are more important than others depending on the industry, role and client.

In addition to explaining the traits further, moneyguru's article also provides a fun quiz you can take to see if you possess the right mix of what it takes to be a freelancer. You can take the quiz here. We don't recommend taking the results to seriously, but it's a nice starting point to understand your personal situation.