oDesk help please
By moonchild1au
@moonchild1au (6237)
Australia
November 15, 2009 5:37am CST
I have just joined up to oDesk to find some work to earn some extra cash while I am a stay at home mom. I have been applying for jobs there but because I have never worked through oDesk before, I don't have a rating nor can I show my previous experience to a perspective employer.
My question for you is how did you make your first lot of applications stand out from the rest in order to obtain your first lot of jobs on oDesk?
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2 responses
@soledadclickz (1106)
• Philippines
15 Nov 09
I'm also new at oDesk. A friend invited me to join the site. According to him, it's really frustrating in the beginning especially when you don't have any jobs yet. However, you can take their skill tests to improve your profile. You can also try lowering your rate per hour to attract potential buyers and get positive feedbacks from them to build your credibility.
@moonchild1au (6237)
• Australia
16 Nov 09
Do you know what they consider a low hourly rate? I have put in $5.50 as my hourly rate coz I know if I was doing this in the real world, I would be getting at least triple that...I have done 1 skill test & looking for more to do
@soledadclickz (1106)
• Philippines
16 Nov 09
Oh, you might be surprised at how low the rate per hour of most of the oDesk beginners. The rates are as low as $1 or even less.
@hatimyal (1516)
• India
15 Nov 09
I also dont know much about odesk. the site seemd quite complicated.
btw there is some test that you can take so you get more offers.
please check the site. there are some sorts of test you can take.
btw i would suggest you try getafreelance site.
its better than odesk.
njoy earning.
@moonchild1au (6237)
• Australia
15 Nov 09
I have taken 1 test so far other than the oDesk ready test...I have tried getafreelancer - I think it was a few years ago now & got nowhere...I will have to try that site again...
