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-Tips on How to Get That First oDesk Assignment- jobsonline
0Desk is a marketplace where freelancers and employers meet. Job openings posted by employers (or as oDesk calls them, "buyers") could range from web designing, to programming, to article writing, to admin support, to data entry, to forum posters. With these kind of job openings, freelance web designers, writers and programmers are now able to have the opportunity to get paid either by the hour or per project doing what they're good at in the comforts of their own homes. Yes, an employer from the US could hire a freelance web designer from the Philippines, or a buyer from Australia could hire a virtual assistant from India. While this setup maybe what most would call a "dream job" or the ideal job, it still takes quite some effort from the part of a freelance provider to get noticed by a buyer. Fact is, with freelancers having similar skills and different rates and with buyers having different preferences, it's not always easy to land on a job at oDesk. However, it should be noted still that the first thing an oDesk buyer looks at is the profile of an oDesk freelance provider. And that is mainly what a freelance provider should work on.

Here are some great tips (I say great because I personally have tried and tested these before I decided to post this article) that will help you land on that first oDesk assignment:

1. Spruce up your profile. Remember that there are thousands of oDesk providers that have the same skills as you do. You need to be assertive enough to market yourself to get that first oDesk assignment. Check out other profiles to get ideas on how to do it.

2. This next tip is very important. Remember that the first thing an oDesk buyer looks at is your hourly rate. If you've just registered and haven't received any assignments yet, it would be best to go for a low rate first. Believe me, it works. I cannot stress enough how important this is. I guess I can only tell you that a lot of my fellow oDeskers were surprised to learn that I got my first assignment in less than a month while they had to wait for several months to get their first gig.

3. Never grow tired of applying.

4. Be the first to check out the new Job openings at oDesk everyday. Although oDesk sends you a daily update thru email of the latest job openings, you would be at an advantage if you get to apply while there's still a short list of applicants.

5. While waiting, take tests that match your skills. Show scores that really prove that you have mastered your skill. You wouldn't want an oDesk buyer to see a score of 2.5 out of 5.0 in Article writing if you are promoting yourself as an article writer.

6. Prepare a good cover letter. When I say good, it must be really good. Ready made cover letters are fine, but if you are really serious about your application, it would be best to come up with something that is tailored to the needs of your prospective buyer.

7. Be available on instant messengers for a chat interview. If you mentioned in your cover letter that you'll be available on Skype or Yahoo Messenger from 8am to 12pm Eastern Standard time, then you have to be online during that timeframe.

8. Once an interview is finished, send a thank you email to the buyer. It may sound redundant since you would be thanking the interviewer at the end of the chat session. But believe me, it helps. Remember, you are not the only one who's being interviewed by that buyer.

9. Build a good relationship with your buyer. Make sure that you meet his needs (don't overdo it though). Building a good relationship has a lot of lasting benefits. Not only will it help you get a good feedback score at the end of the assignment, you also increase the chances of getting your buyer hire you again for future assignments. That I guess is the most fulfilling part - establishing trust.

Once you've followed these tips, and have successfully ended an assignment with a good feedback score (that's 5 stars, of course), you now have the option to either stay with your current rate if you're already comfortable with it or take it a notch higher, if you think you're worth it.

Happy Job Hunting!

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[sexyrose93]

Is this a scam???

[Braunter11]

No, it's not. Check out the other videos in this channel, one in which I interviewed the CEO of the company. I have hired many people on Odesk. Post your profile and get started. It definitely works.

[nyer1999]

This is a concise video - detailed steps. I am telling my out of work son to sign up.

[felix52516]

I signed up for odesk. It was easy. Thank you for posting this. I was searching the internet for online jobs and felt bombarded with sites - some costing money, others looking not so legit. When you get a chance, you should post info on other sites you are familiar with...it would be helpful.