Perhaps, equally important as 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 [...]

Okay, so you’ve got an invitation, whether client-initiated or because you’ve applied to this particular job. And you and the client 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, [...]

In the previous, I’ve discussed how to get oDesk jobs with the traditional hunt and apply method. Today, let’s take a look at how to snag oDesk jobs with the sit back and wait method. Sit Back and Wait Method This means, after you’ve polished your oDesk  profile, to literally wait for interview invitations. Typically, [...]

There are two ways to land oDesk jobs: 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 Work tab and you’ll be given a few job [...]

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

Signing up in oDesk is as easy as spelling out E-A-S-Y. 1. On the oDesk website, click on the Create an Account button. 2. Choose “I want to find work”. 3. Accomplish a short form, verify your email address (you will have limited access to oDesk until your email address is verified) and proceed to [...]

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 where they can hire, manage, and pay remote [...]