MANUAL
GET TO WORK, GROW YOUR CAREER,
AND BE AN ODESK SUPERSTAR!
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1 Freelancer Manual
What’s Inside
Part 1: Welcome to oDesk
What does oDesk do?
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Why should I work on oDesk?
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How does oDesk make money?
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What is online work?
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How is online work different from traditional work?
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Ace the interview
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Before the interview
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During the interview
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After the interview
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Waiting on the results
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Got the job? Yay!
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Who will I be working with?
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Part 4: Get the Job Done
The oDesk Guarantee
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Making it work
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Start the project right
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Using the Team App
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Part 2: Let’s Get Started
What you’ll need
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Trust & Safety
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Three steps to getting started
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Project management 101
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What makes a great profile?
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Ready...set...search!
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Dos and don’ts of written communication ..................20
What to look for in a job post
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Fixed-price vs. hourly
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Part 3: Applying &
Interviewing
How the process works
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Setting your rate
Part 5: Great Job.
Now What?
When a job is finished
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Get ready for more work
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Seven habits of successful freelancers ..................22
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Seven steps to an excellent cover letter