Lex DeVille
Sweeping Shadows From Dreams
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It's what you're not doing.
Right now you post ads and wait for people to apply. (Unless I misread)
That puts you in a responsive position, and ensures you only get candidates who need jobs.
If they're applying it means they don't have enough work as it is, and there's probably a reason for it.
When I look for freelancers I go through profiles and look for people who have done a lot of great work and can back it up.
I comb through every inch of their bio looking for signs that they're a good fit or not.
- Do I like the profile?
- How good is their writing?
- How good is their rating & feedback?
- Do I like their previous work?
- Did they leave negative feedback for any clients at all whatsoever?
Look at the other jobs they were hired for. When you look at the original job contract, you can see who else the original client contacted (On Odesk at least). Those other contacts are people who were also considered, so they might be worth your time. Once you have several names, then make a private gig and invite only those who can clearly meet or exceed your needs.
Make them interview on Skype call, not chat. Be open with them about your needs, and be flexible if at all possible.
Schedule a time to interview and set a deadline. Let them know if they don't meet the deadline, they lose out for good.
Right now you post ads and wait for people to apply. (Unless I misread)
That puts you in a responsive position, and ensures you only get candidates who need jobs.
If they're applying it means they don't have enough work as it is, and there's probably a reason for it.
When I look for freelancers I go through profiles and look for people who have done a lot of great work and can back it up.
I comb through every inch of their bio looking for signs that they're a good fit or not.
- Do I like the profile?
- How good is their writing?
- How good is their rating & feedback?
- Do I like their previous work?
- Did they leave negative feedback for any clients at all whatsoever?
Look at the other jobs they were hired for. When you look at the original job contract, you can see who else the original client contacted (On Odesk at least). Those other contacts are people who were also considered, so they might be worth your time. Once you have several names, then make a private gig and invite only those who can clearly meet or exceed your needs.
Make them interview on Skype call, not chat. Be open with them about your needs, and be flexible if at all possible.
Schedule a time to interview and set a deadline. Let them know if they don't meet the deadline, they lose out for good.