Posted by admin | Posted in 2013, Articles | Posted on 06-01-2013
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Many new freelancers have asked me the same question again and again…
We bid a lot at oDesk but no client hire us – Why???
Well, the answer is very simple – Go back to your oDesk profile and take a look and you will find the following mistakes…
Bad Profile Picture: There is a saying that First impression is the last impression. So, you must portray a nice looking picture at your profile. Do not put Facebook Pictures. Try to make it look professional.
No Portfolio: This is a common mistake made by the freelancers they do not add their work samples in the portfolio. Work samples represent your skills and your knowledge. So, take time and prepare attractive portfolio.
Spelling Mistakes: While writing overview of your profile avoid spelling mistakes. Clients hate to see silly errors and thinks you will do the same if they hire you. So, before sending emails or cover letter check it twice.
No Reference: Testimonials are very important so always put clients reference in the cover letter.
No Sale: As a freelancer you have to represent your skills in such a way that clients will be forced to hire you. Tell them about your good qualities – how you will help them to get the job done and most importantly why you are better then the rest.
Hope this will help you to come up with a more organized profile.
Best of Luck
Aftab Alam Siddiqui is a Freelance Expert who has been involved in Research and Social Media for over Three Years now. At the moment he is working on a variety of projects, but is always open to new ideas. Feel Free To Contact him at aftab(at)learnodesk(dot)com
Posted by admin | Posted in 2013, Articles | Posted on 04-01-2013
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Many freelancers prefer to bid very low at jobs when they start their career at oDesk. So, the question is - Bidding Too Low - Is It Good Or Bad In the Long Run!
First of all you need to look inside and find your core strengths then you decide how much value you will add to the project. Working at a cheap rate will have a negative impact in the long run.
You will find it really difficult to raise your hourly rates on projects. Clients always check the track record of the contractors. So, if they see that you have already worked on a similar project at $3 and now for the same type of project you are asking for $6. They will decline your bid – No matter how good you are… It’s a typical human nature.
Therefore, before you start freelancing at any particular sector Ex- Administrative, Sales & Marketing, Web Designing etc. Do a quick research at Google and find out what’s the current rate for that particular task. This will help you to get a clear picture of your work value and you can plan and move on accordingly.
Believe me if you are skilled at a particular task and if you love what you do…
Then you don’t need to run after money, money will run after you.
Few Points To Consider:
Not Investing in Your Skills: If you are skilled at something then you always need to upgrade yourself and keep up with the ever changing working trends. Join related groups at Facebook, LinkedIn to get recent updates.
Not Leaving A Market You’ve Outgrown: If you have become an expert at something and you have done it all.. Then it’s time to move out to something new and exciting. This strategy works like magic and you will have a good time learning new stuffs and exploring new experiences.
Lack Of Confidence Level: You always need to be confident about yourself. Live on the edge and do not get afraid to try new things and do crazy stuffs. Try something different…
I personally like to experiment a lot with the things i do and so far i have been successful 8/10 times. One thing you need to understand you have chosen freelancing at your own will not by force and you are not a 9-5 office slave, So Learn to Enjoy the Freedom.
Be Brave And Try Out Something New Today…
Aftab Alam Siddiqui is a Freelance Expert who has been involved in Research and Social Media for over Three Years now. At the moment he is working on a variety of projects, but is always open to new ideas. Feel Free To Contact him at aftab(at)learnodesk(dot)com
Posted by admin | Posted in 2013 | Posted on 02-01-2013
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Do You Want To Earn Money???
Off Course “YES”… We All Want To Earn More Money
But sometimes people are so desperate that they forget to organize there work and move forward aimlessly. As a result they miss deadlines, get negative feed backs from clients and end up in a Mess…
So, before you start working on something make a plan first, set milestones and ultimate goals. This will make your work more productive and it will help you to accomplish tasks easily.
In freelancing time management is everything so follow some simple steps and you will always be in the comfort zone.
* Clean your working desk
* Make a list of your deadlines
* Make a short note where you left work
* Always store backup files
Try this for a week or two and you will see the difference. Your work productivity will go up and ultimately you will feel good and get work satisfaction.
Aftab Alam Siddiqui is a Freelance Expert who has been involved in Research and Social Media for over Three Years now. At the moment he is working on a variety of projects, but is always open to new ideas. Feel Free To Contact him at aftab(at)learnodesk(dot)com
