The Best 5 Helpful Tips for Newbies in Freelance

Make sure that you do not have an empty portfolio

It will not be a problem for professionals with experience, but for beginners not only in freelancing and in the IT industry in general, it may puzzle them. You must get used to find solutions to various problems in many different ways. This is extremely useful in freelancing. In this case, you can pour on your hosting site with cute kittens or make mini-fans forum "Sponge Bob".

If you have a lot of works, it is not necessary to lay out everything or most of it – it is better to select 4-5 most successful. The main thing is to show that you are able to perform the tasks, to give customers the opportunity to see the quality of your code (or design or what you specialize). Over time, you can replace these wonderful projects and it is better than nothing.

Try not to look ridiculous

It relates to the part of the personal profile, but let us distinguish it as a separate item. Set the normal image of the picture! Not with a family feast or a bathing suit on the beach, but simple and clean image, on which the customer can clearly see the face with a pleasant smile. This would seem obvious, but, in practice, it is not clear rule for everyone.

Carefully read the request from the client

And read it completely. This is necessary in order:

a) to see whether it suits you at all;

b) to help to write a Cover Letter - the first letter for your client where you are essentially trying to sell the services.

Properly write Cover Letter

This is one of the three points that has an impact on the decision of the client to hire you (the other two - a profile and reputation). And because you have no reputation, the remaining two points should be strong. Avoid patterns, always write unique letters. Clients should be sure that a letter is addressed to him and it describes the problems mentioned specifically in his application. And do not forget: the letter should be concise and to the point (approximately 300 characters).

Do not dumping

It does not add points to your solidity. The approach of "working for the review" is also bad. You must know your own worth. If the client asks for a discount for the fact that he hires you first – it can be possible.

About the Author: Rosie Fuller is a financial consultant in Chicago. She is an intern at the financial group. currently she also works as freelancer at www.bestessaypro.com helping students with assignmaents.