Learning never stops. In our freelancing or remote working career, we should upgrade our skills from time to time. After all, what works now might not work in the future. And to have a growing career in our field, we should stay relevant to the needs of our clients.
How to be updated? Join Facebook groups with like-minded individuals to hone your skills further. There are topics, discussions, updates, and even client opportunities inside reputable Facebook communities. And it doesn’t end with just your specific career. You can join groups with similar interests and cases (like if you’re a parent)
With that, here are 9 reputable Facebook Groups you can join to upgrade your remote working career.
Filipino Freelancers with Australian Clients (FFAC)
The Filipino Freelancers with Australian Clients (FFAC) aims to collaborate with people handling Australian clients to cater to their business needs. And with the same foreign clients, they also touch their cultural differences for effective client retention.
There are also job postings, community skills sharing, and more in this group. If you have an Australian client or you want one for yourself, you can join this group to upgrade your craft.
Online Filipino Freelancers
The Online Filipino Freelancer (OFF) is one of the biggest freelancing communities in the Philippines. In this group, you can discuss with top freelancers and pique their minds with freelancing topics.
The community also offers training and partnerships with different thought leaders to bring you the best result possible. Join this group to open your eyes to the vast possibilities of remote working.
FHMoms
Before the pandemic, a lot of stay-at-home moms were left without sources of income. And with the rising costs of living, most households need to earn more money to reach their dreams.
Filipino Homebased Moms (FHMoms) was built to help moms across the Philippines have a growing career at home while taking care of their families. Right now, the community is growing strong at over 350k members. Imagine that!
If you’re a mom, you can join this group and learn to handle the balancing act of remote working while becoming the best mom there is.
PHDads
Who says only moms need support? With the success of FHMoms, the Pinoy Homebased Dads (PHDads) are offering the same support for the fathers out there. Dads have different needs and responsibilities in the household.
And with the PHDads community, you can be assured of tips, skills upgrades, and opportunities designed just for you.
Freelance Writer’s Philippines
Content Writing is now in-demand in the marketing world. Almost every business with an online presence needs to churn out continuous content for its clients. It might be blog articles, social media captions, product listings, and more.
If you’re looking for this type of gig, you can check out Freelance Writer’s Philippines. This community offers job postings and other helpful resources for your writing career.
Cult of Copy
On the flipside, copywriting is also in-demand online. How do you make people buy after seeing your ad? It’s in the art of your copy to persuade them to take action today.
To hone your craft, the Cult of Copy Facebook group will be your aide in your quest. The cult of copy offers tips and tricks to make your copy better. Some veterans can also critique your work to make it even better.
SEO Organization Philippines
The best advertisement hangs on organic traffic. And if you can create a funnel without spending a dime, it will surely bring sales to your company. How to do that? That’s where SEO (Search Engine Optimization comes in.
But with the continuous updates in the search engine’s algorithm, you should be in the loop with everything going on. You don’t want to waste your efforts with outdated SEO techniques.
And the SEO Organization Philippines can help you do just that. It helps SEO practitioners with the latest happenings in the field, plus experts are there to help you with your questions.
Social Media Management
Social media management is another in-demand career in remote work. If done well, the reach of a client’s business will stretch as far as you can imagine, even in the world.
But same as search engines, social media platforms update their algorithm to cater more to their audience.
You can join Rachel Pedersen’s “become a social media manager” group to get in the loop with the latest techniques you can use for your craft.
Filipinomads Creative Network
Words, algorithms, platforms. One thing is missing, and that’s graphic design. With eye-catching and persuasive graphics, you can effectively market your client’s products or services.
How to become an effective one? There are different styles, mediums, and personas, depending on your needs. But you can join the Filipinomads creative network to hone your craft regardless.
The group offers discussions, global opportunities, and the latest trends in everything creative. So join today to bolster your inner creativity.
Bonus: Home Buddies
Work-from-home lets us choose what environment we want to be in. And if you want an ideal workspace, you can join Home Buddies Philippines.
From home improvements and appliances to inspirational workspaces, you can be in awe with beautifying your homes for your needs. It’s a must join, especially if you’re in the house most of the time anyway.
Conclusion
Did you find any group that would help you in your career? Are you part of a community already not on the list? Share with us your learnings below, and let’s grow with like-minded people in remote working. Cheers!
