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How to Make Money Online with oDesk

Jan 30, 2014 Jobs in Nyeri, Online Jobs 1

oDesk is number one online Freelancer market place. oDesk acts as the middle man. It allows you to make more money online without restrictions.it is a freelancing website that offers job wherein you can work full-time or part-time in your house.

oDesk CEO Gary Swart says that with working at oDesk, it is like the employer and the employee are actually sitting next to each other in a cubicle. “This is less about the monitoring but more about the collaboration, communication and real time visibility to the work.” He says that an average job on oDesk is priced around $5,000 so he is seeing longer term engagements – with newer jobs and newer freelancers.

So you want to earn such a figure? Here are ways you can cash in on oDesk. (Just a note: at oDesk, the term for an employer is a buyer and the freelancer, a contractor.)

  1. Be Certified.

    Be certified by taking all the tests you can – those related to your line of work, of course. This attracts potential buyers. “You can take other tests (English proficiency, email etiquette, and others) to make your credentials really high, sort of like a virtual CV,” says Pestanas.

  2. Completely fill out the form.

    You also need to completely fill out your profile and include your photographs. Include a cover letter, your objective, your employment history and other pertinent information. Make sure that every bit of this catches the attention of the contractor. To get an idea, click the “Hire” tab at oDesk and scroll through the list of freelancers’ profiles.

  3. Apply to as many jobs as you can.

    You can apply to at least 20 jobs in one day and then just wait for the reply of your potential contractor. The more applications you send the more chances of being contacted.

  4. Be prepared to take on low-paying jobs.

    When at first you get an offer that’s relatively low, take it. The key here is not to immediately score big (and receive high fees) at oDesk but to get good feedback from this contractor. When this happens, more and more of these contractors will be out looking for you.

  5. Choose freelance projects carefully

    . As you browse through the jobs on oDesk, make sure that you choose the projects you are likely to complete. This is important since you don’t want to leave a project hanging – bad vibes from your contractor, as well as others who would be looking at your portfolio. It would also be helpful if your portfolio includes similar projects. If not, then the chances of getting a job may still be high.

  6. Negotiate well.

    When you receive your first offer, remember to bid just right. Buyers don’t want a contractor whose fee is relatively high – especially when this is just your first job. It is time to up your fees not only when you get certified but when you receive good feedback from lots of buyers.

  7. Communication is key.

    Do the job well and make sure that you constantly update your employer on what’s happening on your part. Just a note: oDesk has a time-table, a graphic screen that shows your contractor the update on the project you are working on. This screen flashes the update every ten seconds so the contractor knows whether you are continuously doing the job or not.

  8. Don’t give up.

    There is actually no guarantee that you will get a job immediately as you will be competing with people from around the world. Some contractors would even have to wait for weeks before a buyer would contact them. But while waiting, don’t give up. Continue on looking for potential buyers.

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