Standard and attractive profile is the right path of you to become selected of a Buyer. Buyers always looks for good looking profile and portfolio contractors. In order to win proposals in odesk.com you need to build a dynamic profile first. Here are few helpful tips i am going to share with you.
First of all, enter your real data in "My Account Summery" section. Don't use Mnomic or incorrect information in any section of your profile.
Education and experience is another important factor to attract buyers. Moreover, if buyer have a marketing job then he/she always prefer contractors who came from that specific background and with having experience in related field.. In addition, education system differ country to country, so write a bit more about your education qualification in optional comment field. On the other hand when you add your experiences, clearly mention what role you have played in that position for that company. Task/Responsibilities should be expressed very clearly.
Use a nice looking photo of you where your face is clearly reflected. oDesk is very conscious of your identity (including photo identity). A better approach of showing your identity is your national identity card.
If you have online/offline certification feel free to add in your profile to build a robust profile. Certification reflect your expertness in specific area which is a powerful tool to become a successful contractor.
Portfolio Projects is very useful and most important factor considered for a buyer about you. Add here as much projects you have completed. No matter how simple or complex the project is, from a simple registration form to an big community site is good to show buyers in your portfolio. Specifically mention what language(like C#, PHP, VB, Java), database(like MySql, Sql Server, Oracle), third party integration(like paypal, Fedex/SMS/Fax API), design(like html5, xhtml, responsive site) you have used for your project.
Set a fair rate of your work. For example, you have only 1-2 years of experience in web development then you can set your hourly rate from 5-8 USD per hour and must not 25 USD. Keep working hard and increase your rate day by day. On top of more and more projects with 5 star buyer rating will automatically motivate you to increase your hourly rate. Lastly i have a suggestion about rate is that, don't increase your rate like a rocket, instead increase it gradually (month by month).
Other Experiences is an additional option for you and add some only if you have any.
Happy bidding in odesk.com !!!
No comments:
Post a Comment