I know, I defaulted on my resolution! Right after I get some press, I completely ignored my blog and broke my resolution to post every other day! D'oh! I will be back with some good stuff, though. I promise! For now, enjoy this fun video by cinemasolo. ... more »
I've said it before, and I'll say it again: the oDesk Community Forums is there to help you. Whether you have a general question or need basic (non-account-specific) technical support, the buyers and providers on the forums are there to offer help, guidance, advice, and support. However, as with all social situations, there are certain things ... more »
Or perhaps this entry would be more aptly titled: Search first, post later. Quite frankly, I get tired of seeing posts like this in the oDesk Community Forums. And it's not so much the posts themselves, but the sheer volume of posts that repeat the same statement two posts down. I'm not the only one, either. ... more »
In a recent interview I gave1, one of the questions asked was: Any tips on developing trust with new buyers? This is what I had to say about it: Just do the job and do it well - that's the best way to build trust and credibility. Because I had to keep my answers relatively succinct, I ... more »
How many times have you been in this situation? You're out to dinner with family or friends and someone asks, "So, what are you doing for a living now?" For some reason, people love to talk about what they do for work. Everything we do and are is externally identified by what we do for ... more »
Every so often, whether it's in the oDesk Community Forums or via email, I get asked how much time I spend searching for and applying to jobs. Truth be told, I don't spend much time searching at all - buyers find me, and they do the inviting. Does this mean I'm just that good? While sometimes ... more »