The workforce is changing. This means that in order to stand out from the crowd you're going to have to work differently. Elance, the leading platform for online freelance work, is a new way to work, sharpen your skills, and rise above the competition.

Online work continues to grow as companies complement traditional hiring with freelance work and with just a laptop and internet connection you can find jobs related to you degree that work around your class schedule. Why work part time at a coffee shop when you can work from the comforts of your home and gain valuable experience for internships and the job market?

Over 3,000 new jobs are posted to Elance every day. To take advantage of those opportunities visit Elance.com today to set up a free profile and begin submitting proposals for jobs that interest you.

Here's a peak at some of the many skills currently in demand: PHP, Graphic Design, HTML, MySQL, CSS, Wordpress, Writing, Photoshop, Illustrator, JavaScript, iOS development, Research, SEO, Drupal and more.