We have a sister concern named DevsTeam Institute where, the DevsTeam Service Team experts give different tips on SEO and IM industry. Here is the slide that was delivered to the students of DI for betterment in Freelance Marketplaces.

1. Freelance Outsourcing
Guidelines
Nasir Uddin Shamim
COO
DevsTeam Limited

2. Create an Unique Profile
• Use Nice Looking Photo.
• Focus Your Skill Sets. Avoid Random Skills.
• Link Up Your Online Portfolio
• Show Reasonable Hourly Rate
• Add Certification, Portfolio and Other
Experiences.

3. Marketplace Skill Tests
• Take oDesk Readiness Test. Here are some
points to study about:
- oDesk Time Tracker.
- Agency.
- Contracts (Fixed, Hourly).
- Payment & Disputes & oDesk Fees.
• Perform several others skill test to weigh your
profile.

4. Apply To The Jobs
• Never lie.
• Pick Right Project to Get Started.
• Study about the specification.
• Ask clients if you don’t understand anything.
• Google for further references.

5. Cover Letter Is The Key
• Use Bullet Points and show why you are the
best.
• Mention Your Best Skills and how fast or
efficiently you will solve the problem.
• Mention Job Related Experiences.
• Ask Buyers For Interviews (Strategically)

6. Interview Facts
• Prepare Yourself.
• Study about the specifications clearly.
• Fix your timeframe and other requirements if
needed.
• Check your microphone and Skype
functionalities to make sure everything is fine.
• Make sure that Internet Connection is pretty
well to let the interview going.

7. Communication Facts
• Respond Quickly.
• Send Regular Work in Progress.
• In Confession, Ask Clients if any information
needed.
• If you miss the deadline; let the client know
the reasons.
• Stay available on all the social media platforms
always (skype, fb, twitter & messenger)

8. Freelancing Resources
• Tools: http://blog.bidsketch.com/resources-
and-tools/freelancers-and-entrepreneurs-
resources/
• Freelance Websites To Get Works:
http://www.moneycrashers.com/best-
freelance-websites-find-jobs-online/
• Freelancing Tips Blog:
http://www.blogmetrics.org/freelance