Tips For an Eye Catching Profile

If you are a freelancer you need to have a unique profile that sets you apart from the thousands of other freelancers to get the job of your choice. So, how can you stand apart for an eye catching profile for buyers?

-When you apply for a job or bid on a job, make sure you have edited and proofread your reply before sending as glaring grammatical errors make you look unprofessional.

-Showcase your skills when applying for a new job. It is best to send in online links or previous samples wherever you can to give the potential new client a better idea about your skills.

-Make a good impression with a creative title and a different sounding profile. It is just a glance that can make all the difference so keep some stand out words in your profile to get that eye catching title.

-Add a picture of yourself. It gives a human touch to the profile instead of looking at an automated logo design or plain vacant picture space. It adds value to your coding, designing or writing abilities.

-Add value to your skills by taking some accredited skill tests. There are some online freelance certificates issued by some sites. They make the profile look more professional.

-Think about putting all that in a profile that you, as a client would have wanted in a freelancer. Put in keywords, special skills and will get a more professional look. You can attract more outsourcing buyers by an outstanding profile.

-Post your profile in as many places as possible. All you need to do is good research for telecommuting job sites and online freelance job site. Many come with a monthly paid membership while others are free. Most of the free sites have a global clientele but some are local or restricted to countries, which are looking to outsource projects to a global clientele.

-You may not find that you are getting very high paying clients but if you are able to get a reasonable price, it is worth the experience. Set your bids with average hourly prices keeping in mind the outsourcing client in mind or the project requirements.

-Keep updating yourself on the latest in the technology world, new software that would benefit you so that you can give your best to each project. Write down the skill sets that you have and your knowledge base in your profile and keep it updated.

-Mention references and feedback from past clients. This will show your new potential customers your professionalism and reliability. If you are just starting out, you can take on low pay projects just to get a feedback that will help you get better projects later.