hi gcarrie,
here are some tips you may want to try.
1. Decide how many hours would you like to spend per week? If you have full time job I guess, the
maximum no. of hours you can do per week is around 10 to 15 hours per week.
2. Decide how many hours you want to spend each day and what is your working hours/day that you need to work. Let us say, you only have 10 hours per week, 2 hours per day and would want to work between 8 to 10 pm.
3. Set a goal on how much you want to earn per week. Siguro for a start you can base your rate on your current rate for the full time job. If you are very confident that you have great skills and knowledge, and that you can add value for the client, go for higher rate .
4. Make use of whatever work experience you have when applying, it should not necessarily be on data entry project kasi super crowded na yan. Let us say, now, yung job mo is on accounting, then apply ka for that projects.
5. Now that you are clear with your goals and schedule, apply for jobs that suits to what you have identified.
6. Job Application
- Yes you will need a cover letter. Impress your client with the cover letter and direct to the point.
Clients will look for 2 answers : can you identify his problem and how can you resolve his problem
You need to be proactive on everything.
7. Interview
- Yes, if shortlisted ka you. Interview is normally done through skype chat or voice call or minsan pa you will be required for a voice call.
Lastly, you should ask yourself, how far would you like to go with this Odesk jobs? Kung gusto mo i career, go for it and be patient and embrace the hardship you may experience. It's not an easy one but it is very much fulfilling especially if you are a mom...
Ang haba na pala..pwede ko na magamit as blog post. Hope this helps
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