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Once you have decided to start a career as an online freelancer, the next question is how to start it with the right foot. Discover in this post the key elements to shine from the start to get those first contracts: door-opening profiles, efficient and effective job searches, writing winning proposals and negotiating like a pro!
Are you ready to make the most of the constantly changing work scenarios? The traditional job market may not necessarily be the best choice for all. Find in this blog post keys to seize your chances in the online freelancing market and some tools to start with right foot, from key aspects to consider to deciding when to jump ship.
Besides they’re the opportunity for the client to verify your skill set and fit for the project, client interviews are also your opportunity to clarify any questions you may have about the project before confirming you’re really interested in it. Here some tips to be at your most before, during and after those important calls.
The purpose of a negotiation is to find an agreement that benefits both parties. If your goal is to get a contract at all cost, you may overlook key aspects of the project that may end in a problematic execution. Find in this post negotiation tips from the experts (best practices and pitfalls to avoid), and learn how to keep a beneficial position during your negotiation with clients .
Negotiation skills are key to the success of freelancers. Learning how to negotiate with clients will support you closing beneficial contracts that can be flawlessly executed. Learn on this blog post about the nature and purpose of the negotiation with clients and set the ground for your next win-win conversation.
As a freelancer, one of the constant challenges you face is to distribute your time among the multiple tasks you need to accomplish every day. Fin on this post a list of recommended and avoidable practices to make sure you invest your time in writing winning proposals that produce the wanted returns.
Once you have chosen the most interesting projects based on your optimized job searches , your challenge is to attract the attention of those selected clients submitting excellent proposals.
Proposals (also known as bids) are your ticket to a negotiation (in the shape of a cover letter), so it is vital that it is impeccable, relevant and well written. Learn the basics on this blog post.
Selecting carefully the projects that you present proposals to is key to your success as a freelancer: it helps you focus your time and energy in the projects with the best hiring chances, while making optimal use of your resources. Learn about the selection of clients as the last (but not least) step before jumping into the preparation of proposals.
Using your time efficiently can’t be more critical for your success as a freelancer. Learn some tools to make your job search more productive and enjoyable. Dig deeper into the next level to rapidly analyze those filtered jobs from the results overview to define which ones are worth getting a closer look at.