Tuesday, December 1, 2015

3 Simple Steps To Make That Client Hire You

Most of online/ home based job listings are posted by the client itself. Meaning, it is your boss-to-be who will review your resume, check your profile and conduct the interview that is why it is very important to give them your best.

Here are 3 simple steps to make that client hire you:

1. Be Technically Ready

When you apply for an online job, it is given that you have a desktop or a laptop and reliable internet connection. It is advisable to state that you have these in your cover letter or letter of intent specially if you are a newbie. This will give the clients an impression that you know how online jobs flow.

Read more: Jump Start Your Online Career with 3 Simple Things

2. Stun Them With Your Profile

When you say profile, educational attainment, working experiences, skills and profile photo are the most common things that are reviewed by the clients. So make sure that your photo is professional looking, your educational attainment is chronologically arranged and working history, detailed.

Related article: How To Write Professional Profile

Well, it is given that the more experience you have on your profile, the more chances that you will  get that job. Clients prefer applicants with RELEVANT experience than newbies who have little to no experience. But this is not always the case. Portfolio can overpower experiences. Specially if you are into graphics design, blogging, technical writing and the like. As long as you can exhibit your output, go and compile them and attach them to your profile.


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3. Express and Impress

Express your sincere intention of getting that job post on your cover letter and letter of intent. Make sure that it is grammatically correct and professional looking. The clients need someone who is professional even if the work is photo editing or data mining.
On the interview, if the client requests for one, tell them how you really want that job and why they need to hire you in a professional manner. DON'T BEG.

 Wear smart casual and answer their questions with confidence.


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Now if those clients hire someone else, make sure to learn from your mistakes (if there are any) and move on. Review your profile,check your resume, practice answering interview questions look for another job posting and hit that application button again.

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