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• Inside oDesk: How and When Do I Get my Freelance Income?

  Perhaps, more important than finding a job in oDesk, is ensuring that you get paid for the work that you do. In my previous post, I mentioned payment method as one of the 3 important things to consider before applying for a job in oDesk because setting this up may take time, especially if you [...]

• Inside oDesk: What to Do in an oDesk Interview?

  Okay, so you’ve got an invitation, whether buyer-initiated or because you’ve applied to this particular job. And you and the buyer are now in the process of setting up the schedule for interview.
  Interview Preps
  oDesk interviews can be spontaneous and informal or it can also be more structured. Interviews are usually conducted via chat, sometimes through [...]

• Inside oDesk: How to Snag an oDesk Job?

  There are two ways to land a job from oDesk: you can hunt-and-apply or you can sit-back-and-wait.
  The Hunt and Apply Method
  This is the traditional method in any form of job application, whether online or offline. In oDesk, just click on the Find Jobs link under the Find Jobs & Providers tab and you’ll be directed [...]

• Inside oDesk: 3 Things to Consider Before Applying for Jobs in Odesk

  These things are not required, but will help a great deal in jumpstarting your freelance career in oDesk.
  1.Beef up your Profile.
  Remember that what prospective buyers will initially see is your profile, so make sure that it represents the best of you. Your resume should enumerate all your skills and work experiences, and it doesn’t really [...]

• Inside oDesk: A Guide to a Successful Freelance Career in oDesk

  Because it was with oDesk that I earned my first few dollars as a freelancer/online worker, I thought it would be nice to write something about it, sort of like a walk-through.
  What is oDesk?
  oDesk is a global service marketplace for small and medium sized business to hire, manage, and pay remote freelancers or teams.
  I noticed [...]