how to catch the first fish on freelancer pools

How to catch the 1st fish on freelance pools

An experience sharing seminar by SellerSmith

Tran Huong Trang – Growth Hacker

trangth@bravebits.vn

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Freelance marketplace overview

Upwork is the biggest and best pool for freelancers

Biggest

Best

●  Policies and workflow to protect freelancers

●  Serious customers mainly from developed countries

●  Tools to support freelancers’ work

How to catch the1st fish on the pools?

#1 - It’s not an overnight success

Million experienced freelancers

Low bidding from Indian freelancers

Lack of project estimation

Little knowledge of specific freelance markets

Little job bidding experience

=> Start small with 1st job

#2 - Build a strong portfolio first Keep it personal

Show off previous related works

Take skill tests

SellerSmith’s profile on Upwork

#3 - Choose small jobs Choose only jobs that you can definitely do

Start with small budget and finish it fast

#4 - Personalize your proposal Proposal = get first touch

Provide the solutions and timing

Include related works in numbers

Be friendly

Keep it short

#5 - Confirm before accept the offer Recheck all requirements

Have your scopes

#6 - While on job Fast communication

Frequent status updates

Ask when you get stucked

#7 - Get 1st review Review = Trust

Ask for review from client

Review for client as win-win game

#8 - Response Speed is the key - install iOS app

#9 - Outline clearly tasks of the job

#10 - Show off your skill. Provide free consultation

#11 Small Things Matters

#12 - Build the Personality on the profile page

# Bonus tips from freelancers with 1,000+ hrs Start talking & provide free advices

# Bonus tips from freelancers with 1,000+ hrs Provide alternative way of communication

# Bonus tips from freelancers with 1,000+ hrs

Emphasize on reading the JD already and understand the requirements Point to the past experience and reputation

Go fishing is tough. Keep calm and just bid.

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