Any one who uses odesk? How do you even get a job there?

How do I get job on Odesk? Well, it’s pretty simple. I applied to various posted job/project that meets my skills and meets my interests usually it’s hard to get accepted on certain projects because some applicants are more skillful than you. So, the best way you can do is to find your edge from the rest. Write a formal cover letter and substantial CV to your employer so that he will find you a reliable candidate for the said position. It’s also a good way to earn more impression over Odesk when you completed your profile, updating every skills and information and also undergoes the Odesk readiness exams and test for your applied skills. That way if you have more exams participated your employer will have you on his top list to vie for the position.

Create your profile and make it stand out from the rest, you have to keep in mind that there's thousands of other freelancers looking for work there. Keep your profile updated, take the tests, keep applying even if you don't hear back and don't get discouraged.

I have an odesk account but unfortunately no one has ever come back to me for a job, or in other words I never get hired. That's ok, it will come.

Till you get an established reputation I would accept some small jobs at low rates just to get your ratings up and positive feedback. Remember there are a lot of people competing for the same job, they might not be as good but the "boss" doesn't know that so stand out.

I think you must take tests there. Also create your profile active. You must get first job at less amount. Later, increase the amount as your reputation increases.

Well,in Odesk you need to bid for the different assignments over there.It is one of the freelancing sites and one of the best available. I am just new in odesk and has not completed an year there.But then already i have completed three assignments over there and is moving with things slowly but steadily.For qualifying for things, first of all complete your profile to full.Make it 100 per cent.Next, complete the tests relevant to areas of interest and update your things in odesk regularly.Its is important when you bid for projects to write a convincing and good cover letter.And never lose heart and keep on trying for different assignments.It takes time to get things but then the site is legit.So no worries on that front atleast. Well,one tip i would say is not to work on assignments or bid for ones which does not have the payment type verified by odesk.There are certain employers whose payment type is not verified.Plus work on clients who either give upfront payment or based on hours.If you are taking fixed term assignments, ensure you are ready to take risk and the client has a good profile and has been to pay.Ensure your hardwork and effort does not go in vain.Thanks!

yes I'm working @O-desk. i am struggling right now though i have feedback cuz they chose low bid rates.There are some job that need some basic skills.Yes you need to accept low bid job just to have some feedback. i hope he'll pay me now so that i can move on and find another.I do have some sideline online.I don't have a job offline cuz i love online job. lots of love..

There is a guy having a promising portfolio in odesk. Visit his www.blogkori.com

i do have odesk , you will get job by applying for the specific job you want then take test so you can have a proof that you know what to do and you are qualify for the job, i have done 1 job there but most job there is virtual assistant and i dont have much time to do it

I'm a member of odesk. I don't get any job there. But i have using test on Odesk. It's helpful for you.