Getting Started on oDesk
Tips:
- Present yourself as a talented, serious professional.
- Your Online Profile & Portfolio: Words Matter
Creating an Effective Profile
Tips:
- Market yourself — Don't just say "software designer" if you can say "PHP developer with strong Javascript and AJAX skills."
- Choose the tests that you take carefully. You can retake a test every 30 days to try to improve your score.
- Many new contractors temporarily set lower rates until they build work history and feedback.
- How to market yourself online
How to Market Yourself on oDesk
Tips:
- Use your resume to identify past jobs and experiences that are relevant to your oDesk profile.
- Enter the relevant experiences using the Skills, Education and Employment history sections, under the Account & Profile setting.
- The Skills section is where you can detail your expertise and capabilities.
- Taking tests lets you show your proficiency in your chosen area.
- Portfolio items are concrete examples of what you have accomplished in past jobs. Remember that as a technical person, you too, can point to projects that you have worked on it the past. Portfolios are not just for artists!
How to Find and Evaluate Jobs
Tips:
- Thousands of jobs are listed every month on oDesk. Make sure that you search for the right job for you.
- You can browse jobs by category or search them by keywords.
- Saved searches can be emailed to you daily, so that you have quick access to newly posted jobs.
- Be sure to apply to jobs that you are confident you can do well. Your reputation on oDesk matters.
Creating an Effective Cover Letter
Tips:
- Cover letters are a critical part of an employer's decision in hiring you. Spend the time to make them showcase you well.
- All applicants' cover letters to a given job, show up side by side on an employer's applicant listing. Are you looking your best?
- Generic cover letters and template cover letters that have not been customized hurt your chances of getting hired. Don't send them! Ever.
- Make the cover letters short and concise. 300 letters or less and NO spelling errors!
Getting Paid
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