Finding a good client these days is getting difficult. I can still remember the rush of heat crawling up to my throat when my only source of dough ditch me after several months working home-based. I have my fair share of frustrations when I decided to quit my previous job in an SEO firm here in Iloilo. But rather feeling hopeless, I managed to get more clients after learning a few tricks. If you're new to freelancing, pay attention and continue reading.
Some Precautions in Freelancing
1. Never consider freelancing as a stable job. You will find yourself filthy rich for several months or a year if you're lucky but never ever stop finding other options. You can lose your job in a zap!
2. Research and investigate. If a potential client doesn't give his real name it's a sign. Reputable clients will always consider a voice interview rather than chat and choose to know you better during the call.
Tip - Practice your verbal English as often as you can. Even though you're a pro in your field but lacks the verbal skills to support your background, you will be talking circles during the interview. Worst, the client will have to end the conversation because of language barrier.
3. Never associate your personal accounts with your work. You need to set a bold line between your personal life and your online career. The internet is all about privacy and keeping your profile as professional as possible. As a freelancer, your profile is your bread and butter.
4. Don't put yourself in a situation where you will end up with a argument you can't reverse. No matter how irate a client is, you have to find a workable solution every single time.
Tip - Practice your verbal English as often as you can. Even though you're a pro in your field but lacks the verbal skills to support your background, you will be talking circles during the interview. Worst, the client will have to end the conversation because of language barrier.
3. Never associate your personal accounts with your work. You need to set a bold line between your personal life and your online career. The internet is all about privacy and keeping your profile as professional as possible. As a freelancer, your profile is your bread and butter.
4. Don't put yourself in a situation where you will end up with a argument you can't reverse. No matter how irate a client is, you have to find a workable solution every single time.
Tips On How to Bounce Back After Ending Your First Freelance Job
1. First thing you have to do is relax and free yourself from stress. Every time a campaign ends I make sure to get a week long vacation before finding another client.
2. Be sure to contact your previous clients and get referrals if possible. Posting a Skype/FB/Twitter status that you're available for a new project is a good start. You can also try to email your previous clients and let them know that you need a job.
3. Apply and market your skills on freelancing sites. Odesk.com is the best community to find long-term clients while at the same time, improve your profile for future job opportunities. There are dozens of other freelance websites but Odesk is definitely on the top of my list. The website offers advanced tracking methods, secure payment delivery and awesome chat and monitoring features for both contractors and employers.
Reality is, the freelancing industry is a pool of highly competitive individuals. You need to be updated with many things that involves your work. However, with today's enormous demand for outsourced agents your chances of earning Dollars or even Euros is not far from reality. All you need is your experience, confidence and a killer application letter!
Reality is, the freelancing industry is a pool of highly competitive individuals. You need to be updated with many things that involves your work. However, with today's enormous demand for outsourced agents your chances of earning Dollars or even Euros is not far from reality. All you need is your experience, confidence and a killer application letter!
