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Are you a developer and want to make extra money on the side by freelancing but struggling to get started?
This
will help you get that first task:
This
will help you get that first task:
I was in this same position until last year when one of my friends introduced me to Codementor!
Before that I had tried getting tasks on platforms like Freelancer & Upwork without any luck.
Before that I had tried getting tasks on platforms like Freelancer & Upwork without any luck.
The thing is there are too many developers on these platforms and the chances of your application getting lost in the noise is pretty high.
I applied for countless jobs on these platforms for years with 0 conversion.
I applied for countless jobs on these platforms for years with 0 conversion.
Codementor is relatively new and high paying compared to above mentioned platforms.
You can charge a task 50$ for the same task what clients usually pay just 10$ on other platforms.
Just create a profile on codementor and follow the below tips to get that first task
You can charge a task 50$ for the same task what clients usually pay just 10$ on other platforms.
Just create a profile on codementor and follow the below tips to get that first task
1. Put a good profile picture in which your face is clearly visible.
2. Profile bio should mention your top skills. Clients search by skills when looking to hire freelancers for their tasks.
In my case top skill include JavaScript, Python, HTML / CSS /jQuery
2. Profile bio should mention your top skills. Clients search by skills when looking to hire freelancers for their tasks.
In my case top skill include JavaScript, Python, HTML / CSS /jQuery
3. In the expertise section, mention all the tools which you can work on. For example: PostgreSQL, Mongo, Git, Redis, Redshift, AWS, Bootstrap etc.
Even if you're not an expert at something, still mention them, you can figure out things later based on what the task needs.
Even if you're not an expert at something, still mention them, you can figure out things later based on what the task needs.
4. Add your current employment details, projects and social media details to let clients know that you're an experienced developer.
5. When you're getting started you need to enable email notifications so that you're notified whenever there's a new task with your skills.
5. When you're getting started you need to enable email notifications so that you're notified whenever there's a new task with your skills.
I would even recommend to keep a browser tab open and monitor for new tasks until you complete your first 5 - 10 tasks.
Once you start getting good reviews, clients will come to you with more work.
But Initially you need to put that effort to make this happen.
Once you start getting good reviews, clients will come to you with more work.
But Initially you need to put that effort to make this happen.
Here's the secret to land your first task The trick is to be quick.
Whenever there's a new task, quickly show your interest (by clicking Interested button) and also drop a message in the chat explaining why the client should hire YOU!
Here's what my msg looks like:
"Hi X.
I'm Sunil Kumar. I'm currently working as a Senior Software Developer at a startup. I have been working on Y & Z (HTML/CSS and JavaScript for Eg) from past 10+ years.
I can quickly help you with your task. Let me know if you're interested to discuss further".
I'm Sunil Kumar. I'm currently working as a Senior Software Developer at a startup. I have been working on Y & Z (HTML/CSS and JavaScript for Eg) from past 10+ years.
I can quickly help you with your task. Let me know if you're interested to discuss further".
I repeat.
The trick is to be QUICK when you're getting started. Generally people come on these platforms looking for a quick help after being stuck for a long time.
Once the task is done, ask clients to drop a review for you. This will help you land more tasks in the future
The trick is to be QUICK when you're getting started. Generally people come on these platforms looking for a quick help after being stuck for a long time.
Once the task is done, ask clients to drop a review for you. This will help you land more tasks in the future
Do not stop at this point. Build relationship with your clients. Think long term.
Most of the times they come back to you with more work if they loved your work.
You can even drop messages once in a while asking how they're doing and if they're looking for any help.
Most of the times they come back to you with more work if they loved your work.
You can even drop messages once in a while asking how they're doing and if they're looking for any help.
I hope this threads helps you get started with your freelancing career.
Here's my profile so that you know I'm not making shit up!
https://www.codementor.io/@sunilkumarc
Here's my profile so that you know I'm not making shit up!
https://www.codementor.io/@sunilkumarc
