5 Things to Keep in Mind before your First Freelance Assignment

The world has changed a lot in the past few months. As unemployment hits the world and thousands of people lost their jobs. People are looking for jobs and work from home. Many of them start freelancing to support their families financially. “Your life doesn’t get better by chance; it gets better by change,” Jim Rohn.

Maybe it’s time for you just to put aside your regular job and start freelancing work. Nobody is sure when corona is going to end. This corona situation might take a while. It would help if you decided about your future job and life choices. If you want to pursue your dream of work from home, freelancing is best for you. There are a few things to keep in mind before starting your first freelance assignment.

1. Create a Professional Profile

The first step to start freelance work is to create your portfolio. The portfolio should be professional so that it attracts clients and organizations. An excellent professional profile helps you to get the job of your choice. When you create a profile, apply to specific jobs related to your skills. Your portfolio and profile briefly describe your previous related project. Always leave an email if you are sending Cv. If you are working on different online earning websites, then always on the notification of your messages.

2. Effective job Targeting

Focusing on the correct positions is half the battle. Many occupation searchers take an “apply to any position I’m distantly equipped for and would like to luck out” approach. Yet, the best employment searchers are particular about where they send their resume. The best job seekers believe in the importance of being a good match for a position before applying.

3. Always Welcome the Feedback from Clients

Just like offices, clients get reviews on freelancing work too. Please read them carefully to see what other people have to say about you and your work. Even if the reviews aren’t negative, you’ll get a better feel for how the client operates…and an idea if it’s the right fit for you. In this way, you can work according to customer’s needs. The feedback system is always helpful in maximizing the profit of an organization.

4. Make sure the Client’s Payment Method is Verified

If a client is new to freelance work, then on earning websites like Fiverr and Upwork, it might take a few days to verify their payment method, so wait until the platform approves it before you start working on a project. After that, make sure that the client sends you the offer (guaranteeing you’re the freelancer hired for the job) and funds at least the first milestone in case of Upwork and freelancers.

5. Be Prepared to Work for Free

When you’re starting as a freelancer, your primary goal isn’t to make money. For your first projects online, focus on getting positive reviews instead of big paychecks. Start with small jobs and even work for free if you have to. You’ll build your portfolio, your professional network, your credibility, and your reputation.