Odesk.com is an online freelancing platform where freelancers can find jobs and clients can hire freelancers. The document provides a step-by-step tutorial on how to create an account on Odesk.com as a freelancer, find jobs, apply for jobs, complete tasks, and withdraw earnings. It also includes tips for freelancers such as maintaining communication with clients, meeting deadlines, and building a portfolio of work samples. The overall document serves as a comprehensive guide for freelancers on how to effectively use Odesk.com to find work.
2. Index
⢠WhatisâFreelanceâ
⢠âOdesk.comâTerms.
⢠Howtomakea freelanceraccountonOdesk.com.
⢠Howtofindjobson Odesk.com.
⢠ApplyingprocessfromâCover letterâuntilinterviewandcontract.
⢠Howtohandlethetaskanddealwiththeclient.
⢠Afterjob(Portfolio,Feedback,Money)
⢠Howtowithdraw your money from Odesk.
⢠Top10 tipstobe âSuccessfulFreelancerâ.
3. What is âFreelanceâ
âFreelanceâ is to be independently working from home.
Each business task can be done from home is freelance business.
As âFreelancerâ, you can work for more than one company.
You can work wherever and whenever you want.
You are your own boss or manager.
You may not be able to achieve fixed income.
But you will learn how to control your expenses.
All you need is computer, internet and smartphone, if possible.
After that you will need reputation and Trust along with marketing.
4. Odesk Terms
All information must be true and carefully choose your mail.
Donât make more than one account using the same information.
You can choose only 10 categories to view and apply on their jobs.
Use your own payment methods and donât use the othersâ.
Donât try to use any cheats or hacks.
Keep in mind that Odesk takes 10% as a service fee.
6. How to makea freelancer account on Odesk
Log into : www.odesk.com and click âSIGN UPâ
7. How to makea freelancer account on Odesk
Then, click here as youâre freelancer and need a job
8. How to makea freelancer account on Odesk
Your first name
as itâs on ID
Your last name
as itâs on ID
Your e-mail that you
use for PayPal, Skrill
and Payoneer
Your country
Your username
Your password
letters on the picture
Finally Click âGet Startedâ
9. How to makea freelancer account on Odesk
A verification e-mail was sent to your e-mail
Leave this page opened, if you didnât receive the mail within 15 minutes click on
10. How to makea freelancer account on Odesk
The verification e-mail
Click here to activate your account
11. How to makea freelancer account on Odesk
Enter your username or mail
Then, click Log in
Enter your password
12. How to makea freelancer account on Odesk
Odesk Interface
You must complete your profile, so click here
13. How to makea freelancer account on Odesk
Choose your Category
14. How to makea freelancer account on Odesk
Choose four sub categories
Then click Here
15. How to makea freelancer account on Odesk
1st Phase âIntroduce yourselfâ
Upload photo
Title or Job position
Overview about you
Details about your category
Your Skills
Your English Proficiency Level
16. How to makea freelancer account on Odesk
2nd Phase âEducation and Experienceâ
Samples of your work
Where you worked before
Your Education
Other courses / Certifications
Then Click Save & Continue
17. How to makea freelancer account on Odesk
3rd Phase âFinal Detailsâ
City and Country
Rate that the client will see
Your net profit after Odesk Fee
The Address as itâs in ID
Then Click Save & Continue
Post Office number / code
Your mobile number
18. How to makea freelancer account on Odesk
Completed
Then Click Submit for Review
So, Odesk Team can review
your details and info.
19. How to makea freelancer account on Odesk
Wait for the Odesk Team E-mail that accepts your information
and requires ID verification
You will need to scan two documents in order to verify your identity. Do not crop, rotate,
touchup, adjust colors, or alter the images in any way.
1- Your current, valid government-issued photo ID that must include your picture, name,
date of birth, and address. If the expiration date is on the back of your photo ID, then you
should send us a scan of the back of the card, as well.
Acceptable documents : passport, national ID card, driver's license.
2- A recent billing statement that shows your name, address, and utility company or bank
information.
Your name must match both your oDesk account information and your government ID. The
dates on your scanned statement must be within six months of the date you upload
them. Acceptable documents include bank statements, credit card statements, utility bills,
or any other monthly bill that meets the criteria above.
20. How to find jobs on Odesk.com
It depends on strategy. You must build up your own strategy according to your conditions.
Will you work part or full time freelancer?
Are you working as office employee?
How much money do you expect?
What are your skills?
How is your field or position demanded?
What about your competitors and counterparts?
When should you apply for the jobs?
21. How tofind jobs on Odesk.com
Youâll go now to find jobs
Click Here
22. How to find jobs on Odesk.com
Search
Available connects
Fixed
Hourly
23. How to find jobs on Odesk.com
Title
Info about the client
Kind of Job
Price
Freelancers
Needed
Description
Skills
Apply
Requirements
Applicants and interviewing
24. How to find jobs on Odesk.com
This part is found below
the job posting and it
shows the reviews and
feedback of the client.
It shows clearly the rating
of the freelancers to the
client and their opinion.
25. How to find jobs on Odesk.com
* Before you Apply, Keep in mind:
The date in which the job was posted.
The kind of the job and delivery date or duration.
The description of the job (very carefully).
Client information (Payment method, rating, hiring percentage, total spentâŚ)
Skills required fro this job at the bottom of the description in grey.
Requirements or qualifications that the client needs.
The number of applicants and interviewed.
* When you apply, Keep in mind :
Writing error-free cover letter.
A precise, professional and technical cover letter.
You lose no more than one of the qualifications.
All questions should be answered with logic, honest and clear answers.
Moderate bid, not too high and not too little.
Offering short paid test to show off your skills.
Attach Samples of your related work.
26. How to find jobs on Odesk.com
* After you Apply, Keep in mind :
Keeping in touch with the job posting to know the applicants and clientâs interactions.
Being available from time to time to check updates.
Outline your interview and get the headlines of what you can offer.
* If you are contacted by the client, Keep in mind :
Being professional and donât show your hyper-joy.
Arrange a proper time for the interview.
Prepare more details about what youâll say in the interview.
The deadline desired and the fair price.
Donât talk in personal issues.
Donât talk much about your skills or other clients work.
Working outside Odesk can lead to account suspension.
Congrats! Youâve a contract
27. How to handle task on Odesk.com
Make yourself a timetable to decide your working hours and availability.
Figure out a plan to divide the task into small daily milestones.
Be in touch with the client informing him/her with the latest updates.
Try to have the clearest instructions in each and every detail related to work.
Donât give any personal concepts or ideas.
Try to send a final draft to give your client the option to modify or edit.
Double check your work before delivery date.
Send your work on the deadline via mail or MC even if, the client was offline.
Confirm with your client that the task meets his expectations and needs.
Donât end the contract and let your client do that.
Congrats! Youâre done!
28. How to handle task on Odesk.com
Go to this page
Your Contracts
Current jobs
Your Balance
Contract Details
Your transactions Withdraw Money
29. How to handle task on Odesk.com
This week
Last Week
And since start
Records for
Hourly contract
Contract terms
Contract Details
30. How to handle task on Odesk.com
Transaction History
Pending money
And the date in
which it will be
available
Money Received
Current BalanceContract Name Amount
36. How to withdraw your money
PayPal
Skrill
Wire Transfer
Using the same e-mail of Odesk, you can connect your PayPal account to
Odesk account by clicking on Set Up for PayPal and enter your details. Your
Name and Address must be the same as the Odesk Account.
Using the same e-mail of Odesk, you can connect your Skrill account to
Odesk account by clicking on Set Up for Skrill and enter your details. Your
Name and Address must be the same as the Odesk Account.
You can enter your Egyptian Bank details to directly withdraw from Odesk to
your local Bank. It Costs $30 per transaction.
37. How to withdraw your money
Payoneer Card
Direct Deposit ACH
Using the same e-mail of Odesk, you can connect your Payoneer card to
Odesk account by clicking on Set Up for Payoneer Card and enter your
details. Your Name and Address must be the same as the Odesk Account.
Using a U.S bank account, you can connect your Odesk account by providing
the bank number and routing number of the bank.
38. How to withdraw your money
Payoneer Card
Direct Deposit ACH
Using the same e-mail of Odesk, you can connect your Payoneer card to
Odesk account by clicking on Set Up for Payoneer Card and enter your
details. Your Name and Address must be the same as the Odesk Account.
Using a U.S bank account, you can connect your Odesk account by providing
the bank number and routing number of the bank.
39. How to set up Payoneeraccount
Video is on YouTube ⌠Here
40. How to set up Payoneeraccount
After you finish, youâll wait no more than 3 days to receive mail that confirms
your request. It also gives you a link to upload utility Bill along with ID.
More 3 days, and youâll receive a mail that tells you the date youâll receive your
Payoneer card.
When you receive your card via post mail, you will be asked to log in with your
information and activate your card by typing all its numbers.
Now, you have a global MasterCard.
41. How to connect PayoneerCard
Click Here to add
Payment Method
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Attendants of the event
Sponsors of the event
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