Starting Your Career in the On-Demand Economy

Course details

Uber, Lyft, Airbnb, TaskRabbit, and other entrants in the on-demand and sharing economies are changing the nature of work. This course helps you understand and prepare for the "gig economy" to earn extra income or pay bills while looking for full-time employment.

Garrick Chow explains the basic structures of the on-demand economy and the skills and characteristics of successful on-demanders, so you can determine if on-demand work is the right fit for you. Then learn about the time commitment and expectations around pay, what the employer provides, and what one can expect from clients. Garrick then discusses tools to keep you organized, including how to best track income and expenses.

Finally, the course offers tips and tricks and a case study based on the author's firsthand experience as an Uber driver.

Learning objectives
Preparing to work on demand
Managing expectations from on-demand clients
Tracking expenses and mileage
Optimizing your income
Getting support online
Case study: Becoming an Uber driver

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Welcome
02 - What is the on-demand economy

1. Preparing to Work On Demand

03 - Learning skills and characteristics of successful on-demand workers
04 - Looking at the top on-demand companies
05 - Optimizing your LinkedIn profile for on-demand work

2. Managing Your Expectations

06 - Understanding your time commitment and financial prospects
07 - What to expect from your on-demand company
08 - What to expect from your clients

3. Tools to Keep You Organized

09 - Tracking income and expenses
10 - Tracking mileage
11 - Journaling
12 - Tools and gear for unexpected situations and emergencies

4. Tips and Tricks

13 - Optimizing your income
14 - Taking advantage of perks
15 - Using referral codes
16 - Getting support online

5. Case Study - Becoming an Uber Driver

17 - Preparing to apply
18 - Applying
19 - Driving and gaining experience

Conclusion

20 - Next steps