| Here are some of the ways which can help a | | | | He can add complete description about his skill sets, |
| freelancer in finding a project easily and efficiently: | | | | academic qualification, work experience, work samples, |
| 1. Freelance job websites - There are many reputed | | | | audio video files to make his portfolio strong and |
| freelance job websites available online such as Elance, | | | | attractive. |
| LimeExchange, ODesk, Guru etc. to find a freelance | | | | He can also take online skill tests provided by many |
| project . A freelancer can create his profile for Free | | | | freelance job websites to enhance his credibility and |
| and make use of exquisite pack of features offered | | | | validate his skill set in the freelance community. |
| by these websites. He can upload an effective | | | | 5. Increase professional competence - In the existing |
| portfolio and get can get real-time access to projects | | | | economic scenario companies want multi-talented |
| matching his skill sets and start making great profits. | | | | people to delegate their important work assignments. It |
| 2. Social Networking - In the current economic unrest, | | | | is always good for a freelance to hand more than |
| effective marketing using right channels can actually | | | | given responsibilities. Getting hands on different fields |
| help in getting a freelance project. A freelancer can | | | | of work can actually help in getting more freelance |
| make use of some of the popular social networking | | | | projects. Always attempt to learn something new |
| websites like LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, myspace etc. | | | | every day to broaden comfort zone. |
| to connect with different professionals from around | | | | 6. Stay in touch - It is important for freelancers looking |
| the world. These platforms can help in finding potential | | | | for freelance projects to stay in touch with old clients |
| buyers who may be in a look out for a dedicated | | | | or associate. Always make an effort to remain at the |
| freelancer for his project. | | | | forefront in the minds of clients as before awarding a |
| 3. Word-of-Mouth business - Clients can get attracted | | | | project to a stranger he might think of a freelancer |
| towards a good feedback or rating given to a | | | | who rendered excellent services to him. It is easy to |
| freelancer for his quality backed services. A freelancer | | | | stay in touch through different mediums such as |
| can request an old client or a an associate to post his | | | | emails, calls, social networking tools etc. Another way |
| feedback testimonial on different forums or websites | | | | of keeping in touch with clients by sending them |
| to gain word of mouth publicity which may help in | | | | updates and latest industry events pertaining to their |
| getting more freelance projects. | | | | business domain. |
| 4. Add value to online profile - In order to attract more | | | | I hope that these ways will help in winning good |
| clients and getting awarded with a freelance project, a | | | | freelance projects in such tough times. Please provide |
| freelancer can do some value additions to his profile. | | | | us with your feedback and suggestions on the same. |