Want to become a freelancer, but not sure what to expect?

A Freelance website is an interactive online platform where freelancers are hired to work on temporary remote jobs. On Findworka.com for example, Client typically pay into an escrow, freelancer works on the project, freelancer completes the project, client approves and the platform pays the freelancer.

Freelance contracting is becoming increasingly popular in Africa for obvious reasons. With the recession and increasing unemployment rate in Nigeria, it makes sense to use your skills to make money. Online freelancing allows you take on digital projects at any time. Some people even take on enough freelance work to quit their day job.
Lots of companies hire freelancers but it’s up to you as a new freelancer to market yourself and find clients. There are also a variety of things you can do to increase the likelihood of your success. To help out, below are few things you can do.

1. Give detailed unique selling points in your profile: many clients want to know whether you are qualified to solve their problems or meet their needs. Show that you are qualified by highlighting your expertise. Describing similar problems you’ve solved in the past.

2. Do not oversell yourself: self-confidence is a good thing, but exaggerated claims probably will not impress anyone. Be sincere and honest about your skills. This will get you much farther than a lot of hype;

3. An overnight success does not actually happen overnight: if you have based your decision to become a freelancer just because you have read the success stories of various freelancers, then it is worth noting that a level of success takes months, even years of hard work and dedication;

4. Read the project description carefully: if the client does not feel you understand the project you are not likely to get the project, and finally;

5. Manage your reputation: feedback is one of the most important components of your freelance track record. To build a good reputation, complete your project effectively and efficiently, treat your clients respectfully, and communicate frequently.