To Starting your freelancing job is somewhat challenging. There are a number of things that you should consider in clinching your desired freelance job. I personally love freelancing jobs as I don’t have to go to an office sitting for hours and getting some badly commands from my Boss. I am free and I do what I love to do. I do my jobs sitting on my relaxing armchair whenever I love.
However, truth be told that, it’s not easy to get a freelance job unless you know the exact and appropriate strategies. There are millions of people around the world who seek freelance jobs every day. But do all of them get their desired job? However, no big deal, I am going to tell you how to get a freelance job by the means of odesk.
1. Getting An Overall Idea:
People around the world are getting smarter day by day by the means of technological advancement. However, before starting your freelance career, I personally believe that you have to have a crystal and clear idea about a freelance site. However, visit the website and get an overall idea. Go to you tube and see the animated video. Here are the links:
Website: www.odesk.com
You Tube: [youtube]
2. Sign Up:
I hope you have got a clear idea about odesk. However, now it’s time to sign up. Go to the website and sign up by filling some pieces of information. Sadly, most of the new freelancers don’t seem interested in uploading a photograph. But, I personally think, a photograph is an important thing for your freelance career. Visibility is very important to a buyer. Make sure that you fill everything with valid and correct information.
3. Complete Your Profile:
It’s very disappointing that, most of the new providers don’t complete their profile on odesk. However, in order to get your first freelance job, you have to complete your profile with legitimate information. Make sure that you fill all categories correctly including portfolio projects, employment history, education, certifications etc. Your profile will look good and you will have better chance of getting your first freelance jobs upon completing your profile.
# Be careful in choosing/writing your objectives. Your objective should focus on your skills.
# Be careful in choosing your hourly rate. It’s recommended that in the primary stage it shouldn’t be more than $ 12/ hour. You may increase/ decrease the rate later.
4. Take Some Tests:
Taking some tests make your profile attractive that simply helps you get your first freelance job. However, on odesk you will find hundreds of tests. For instance if you are a PHP developer, you may take php tests, if you are article writer; you should take some writing skill test. However, I recommend that every new provider who is looking for a freelance job should take Basic English language proficiency tests. Such as, US English basic skills test, UK English test etc. In order to get a freelance job, it’s important that you have minimum English language proficiency.
5. Make a Good Cover Letter:
Well, it’s time to make a good cover letter. A cover letter is one of the key elements of getting your first freelance job. However, so what is a cover letter? A cover letter is kind of letter that primarily includes your skills, qualifications, work experience etc. This is the first thing that your buyer will notice prior to hiring you. For each and every job, you have to apply with a cover letter.
Finally, I can say that it may take a few days for you to get your first freelance job by the means of odesk. However, you would be surprised that, it took me almost a month to get a job. The situation was like that I lost the hope of getting a job. Nevertheless, the reason was that, my profile wasn’t complete and my job cover letter wasn’t appealing. So, be patient and consistent. Your desired job is waiting for you.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Why oDesk?
Here are some interesting facts about oDesk:
1. oDesk is FREE! You can create your account free of charge. Yes my friend, you don't have to pay anything to join oDesk. Unlike other websites that ask you for payments before you can join and start earning some money.
2. oDesk is for Everyone! Anyone can join oDesk, even if your a college student trying to earn some pocket money, a Full-Time worker working during the day or a retired employee looking to do something and money out of it. Nationality is not a problem as all are equal here as long you have the equipments, the right attitude and the determination to be successful, you are welcome here.
3. oDesk is not a Get to Rich Scheme! In my point of view, you will not really get rich by doing some jobs here. Although I saw some provider who earns as much as $40,000. Its quite amazing and I sometimes envy them with a smile in my face hoping I can also earn that kind money. But of course, it is a fruit of their month long labor.
4. oDesk provides hundreds of jobs everyday! Everyday is a new day in oDesk, expect to find new jobs every hour of the day. Buyers from different part of the world post their jobs to seek for a quality provider to work from them.
5. oDesk offers vast variety of job categories! It includes Administrative Support, Writing and Translation, Customer Service, Software Development, Sales and Marketing, Networking and Information Systems, Design and Multimedia and Business Services. Those are just the main categories, there are still more sub categories inside it.
6. oDesk has different Payment Options! Worrying about on how you can get your earnings? Worry no more as oDesk has different payment methods available and can be use on different countries in the world. Namely oDesk Debit MasterCard (powered by Payoneer), Paypal, Moneybookers, Direct Deposit/ACH (for US providers only) and Wire Transfer (not recommended as it cost a whooping $30 per transaction).
7. oDesk give their software application for FREE! You can download an application that you will use when doing the job. You don't have to pay for it, just download it from their website or click here. It will be use so that your buyer can manage and look if you are doing your job and it can be your proof that you are really doing your job. This is very applicable if you are working on a hourly rate.
8. oDesk have good Tech Support! If you have questions or problems regarding your accounts or anything related to odesk, you can shoot them some tickets and they will reply back to you as soon as possible. Or while waiting, you may read some threads in their forums and maybe you can find some of the answers in your problem. oDesk have representatives there that actively maintain the forum.
Still having second thoughts in joining oDesk? Try it yourself, it will not hurt. Instead it will open a door of countless opportunities.
1. oDesk is FREE! You can create your account free of charge. Yes my friend, you don't have to pay anything to join oDesk. Unlike other websites that ask you for payments before you can join and start earning some money.
2. oDesk is for Everyone! Anyone can join oDesk, even if your a college student trying to earn some pocket money, a Full-Time worker working during the day or a retired employee looking to do something and money out of it. Nationality is not a problem as all are equal here as long you have the equipments, the right attitude and the determination to be successful, you are welcome here.
3. oDesk is not a Get to Rich Scheme! In my point of view, you will not really get rich by doing some jobs here. Although I saw some provider who earns as much as $40,000. Its quite amazing and I sometimes envy them with a smile in my face hoping I can also earn that kind money. But of course, it is a fruit of their month long labor.
4. oDesk provides hundreds of jobs everyday! Everyday is a new day in oDesk, expect to find new jobs every hour of the day. Buyers from different part of the world post their jobs to seek for a quality provider to work from them.
5. oDesk offers vast variety of job categories! It includes Administrative Support, Writing and Translation, Customer Service, Software Development, Sales and Marketing, Networking and Information Systems, Design and Multimedia and Business Services. Those are just the main categories, there are still more sub categories inside it.
6. oDesk has different Payment Options! Worrying about on how you can get your earnings? Worry no more as oDesk has different payment methods available and can be use on different countries in the world. Namely oDesk Debit MasterCard (powered by Payoneer), Paypal, Moneybookers, Direct Deposit/ACH (for US providers only) and Wire Transfer (not recommended as it cost a whooping $30 per transaction).
7. oDesk give their software application for FREE! You can download an application that you will use when doing the job. You don't have to pay for it, just download it from their website or click here. It will be use so that your buyer can manage and look if you are doing your job and it can be your proof that you are really doing your job. This is very applicable if you are working on a hourly rate.
8. oDesk have good Tech Support! If you have questions or problems regarding your accounts or anything related to odesk, you can shoot them some tickets and they will reply back to you as soon as possible. Or while waiting, you may read some threads in their forums and maybe you can find some of the answers in your problem. oDesk have representatives there that actively maintain the forum.
Still having second thoughts in joining oDesk? Try it yourself, it will not hurt. Instead it will open a door of countless opportunities.
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