Like eBay, feedback on oDesk is an extremely important part of ensuring your success. Having great feedback lets potential buyers know that your previous buyers were happy with your performance - in other words: you did an excellent job for someone else, you'll probably do an excellent job for me. However, you can't always please everyone. ... 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 »
Angela signed up for oDesk in November, 2008. At times, she may have gotten discouraged (like many people have during this recession)... but eventually, her patience and persistence paid off and she was awarded her first assignment on oDesk this month. As mentioned before, things don't happen overnight, and they don't happen without a little effort on ... more »
Whether it's for additional income or full-time work due to company downsizing, more people are turning toward freelancing as the economy takes a nosedive. It's understandable that many people are desperate for money to pay the bills and keep food on the table. However, there's a difference between simply being desperate, and acting it. ... more »
When you've been on oDesk (or any other freelance job board) for a while, you can rest on your laurels when bidding on jobs and let your work history speak for itself. When you're just starting out, however, having a great profile is crucial. Regardless of how long you've been freelancing on the outside, when you join a ... more »