Right now I am discussing 5 important tips for new in oDesk.
I think keeping these factors in mind will give a better knowledge in working
with a new client.
5 Factors you have to take into consideration about the
client before applying for a job:
1. Clint's verified Payment Method:
The initial and one of the most significant things is to
check if the client has a verified payment method. This will make sure his
payments on hourly contracts, and improve certainty in fixed price contracts.
If the client is new and doesn't have a verified payment
method, you may ask nicely about what he is thinking to get his payment method verified.
I have discovered some clients who are in fact under the process of getting his
payment method verified.
But if somebody says he'll pay external oDesk by Paypal etc.
I Never ever suggest him. If you do it you are breaking off oDesk rules &
regulations.
2. The Country he belongs to:
I discovered this a vital point for choosing a client.
Selecting a client from a HIGHER ECONOMY nation may be good for contractors.
3. The feedback he received:
It’s often better to work with someone who already has
practical experience working with other contractors and has obtained good (4+)
feedback.
4. The feedback he provided:
Feedback is one of the most essential things to think about
when I choose a client.
You'll find plenty of clients who often offer bad rating/
feedback to the contractors and often criticizes contractors. When you read
both feedback of client and contractor, you'll see that the work was finished
successfully without any trouble and there was almost everything good. But then
also, the client gave a low feedback just because he doesn't want to reward his
team fellow member. I think this is a Superior type approach, rather than a TEAM
LEADER approach. And I neglect these types of clients generally. They will
often try to keep you in mental pressure and take benefit of your work without
proper value.
5. Charges he pays to contractors:
This is another important point I consider. When you try to
submit an application for a new job, and see the client's former records,
you'll see how much he pays to contractors. Many clients are there who pays $50
for a $500 job. I will tell you to stay away from them.
Finally, there is always an exclusion. There are clients who
are excellent but had some negative goes through with some bad contractors.
You'll recognize that from their remarks in the feedback. I think they will
regard you more than the newbies, since they know the suffering of the bad contractors.
So, if you are a beneficial contractor, they'll do everything to ensure you are
satisfied with them.