I think I've posted about this numerous times, you just have to dig it up. Write 3,000 on the matter.
To sum it up:
- Refine your cover letter. It needs to rock. Repeat the problem in your cover letter. Tell them in one line how are you planing to solve the issue and what is it you will be doing. Talk about them all the time
- Never submit proposals to jobs opened more than 12-14 hours ago.
- Use proper English, it has to be pristine.
- It's a numbers game. You will always land X jobs from Y proposals. Pick the jobs wisely, don't go for $20 jobs, since you are paying almost $1 in connects. You usually spend 20-25 connects to land a good job.
- When you land a job, save the cover letter and see what you did right.
- Always draw conclusions after 50-100 job proposals. You need to see an average % of conversion rate
- Pick an hour everyday when you will be applying to jobs, even if you have a contract. For EET, the best time for me is around 14:00
- Always keep in mind what the client expects to hear. Nobody wants to read "i MIGHT be able, i THINk i can do it", that's not what they are paying for. They need to hear determination "hey John, I see what your problem is. I can solve it for you real quick, I've done this before. Lets get on an interview chat and talk details". Always draw them to your chat, as you get connects back for interviews and you at least save money.
- 40% of the clients will post a job, but the plan is to hire 1-2 months from now. Keep this in mind and always maintain open communication with them.
- when the client is undecided on the price, always start with your asking price and then tell them what value they are going to get for that amount of money. It goes against what the common advice is, but I found this to work perfectly in my case.
- If you work jobs by the hour, ALWAYS give them a ballpark of how many hours you are going to spend on the project.
- talk to them like you would help out a friend, now some CEO. Will make a huge difference.
- if the client wants a loom or google meet call, always say yes. If you get that far, 99% of the job is yours. Always be presentable, remember the first impression the client makes is based on your presence, not skill. Always sound confident.
