How to Get Your first Job on oDesk, Elance, Freelancer?
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There are thousands of talented people trying on oDESK , Elance or on
Freelancer but are out of luck after months of struggle that’s why this
article is going to be a major part of your escape route from this hard
luck.
There are many things you might not doing rightly or correctly that’s
why (despite having all the talent) you are not getting hired, so this
post will highlight some basic areas which you need to work on and you
will see the amazing results very soon.
Following set of tips were written by a great man Hussain on oDESK forum and I am sharing them here because these are the pretty much what the whole debate is all about, so lets start.
Assuming that you are skilled enough, but you are
struggling with getting the projects (not with the abilities to work).
1. The most important thing, after joining
oDESK/Elance/Freelancer, is to carefully read the terms & conditions
and policies. These are a great information resource for newbies. You
will find them in their Help section.
2. Make a comprehensive profile. Provide true
information about your Education, Work Experience, Skills and any
Certificates you possess. Complete your profile 100%.
3. Know your skills & abilities. You should be well aware of what you can do and what is beyond your working capabilities.
4. Take oDESK/ Elance/ Freelancer Tests to prove your
skills. The better you score in oDESK/Elance/Freelancer tests, the
better you’ve chances to succeed. (First take oDESK/Elance Readiness
Test).
5. Carefully read the Job Description. Usually
clients clearly mention their requirements in the job description. You
should read the job description twice, very carefully & then ask
yourself. Can you do it? If you can offer the client, what he’s looking
for, then apply on that job, if not, then don’t bother.
6. Cover Letter, in my opinion, is the BACK BONE of
the hiring process. After profile, cover letter is the 2nd thing, which
will make a client contact you. Write your cover letter in response to
the job description. NEVER EVER USE THE SAME COVER LETTER FOR EVERY JOB.
7. Same cover letters implies that you didn’t take
the time to read the job description & usually the client will not
bother to read your cover letter. It’s Simple. If you didn’t read the
job description, why would the client read your cover letter?
8. In cover letter, explain your skills & abilities in short & to the point. Don’t write long paragraphs.
9. Rate Recommendation: Some contractors may not
agree with me, but in my opinion, initially a contractor should start
with low rates.
REASON: Though you might be an experienced person in your life, but
the fact is, you’re new on oDESK/Elance/Freelancer & in order to
prove your skills on there, first you need some work history on your
profile. As soon as you’re awarded a couple of contracts & you’ve
successfully completed them, with a Good Feedback Score, then it’s time
to increase your rates anytime.
11. After applying to a job, be patient. If you’ve
done it right & gave the client a reason to contact you, then you’ll
definitely get a response, from the client. (Hopefully Positive)
12. Even if you’re rejected from a job, don’t lose hope. Keep trying and you’ll succeed.
So, these were the 12 Tips to Get First JOB on a Freelance Network like oDESK ,Elance and Freelancer. I hope this guide of freelancing work helps you.
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