6 Things That Will Help You Land a Freelancing Gig
I recently hired a small team of freelancers for a regular gig working on my online business. I was swamped with applications. Here’s what I learned sitting on the other side of the table.
1. Follow the Instructions
It was incredible how many people didn’t apply according to the outline in the job ad. They were ruled out immediately during the shortlisting process.
Give them what they ask for. Keep it simple. Otherwise, you’ll be out before the game has begun.
The successful candidates sent me samples of their work. I looked at them all. This made a huge difference.
2. Let Them Know You Care
The strongest candidates demonstrated they cared about my business. They did some simple research and crafted their applications accordingly.
I read through hundreds of generic applications that didn’t resonate. With some simple tweaks, they could have easily hit the mark. This doesn’t require a complete rewrite, just a subtle nod to the business in question.
When someone has built something from the ground up, it’s akin to their offspring. Respect that.
