{"id":16269,"date":"2017-05-15T07:02:57","date_gmt":"2017-05-15T07:02:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thealternativeways.com\/?p=16269"},"modified":"2017-08-14T10:08:37","modified_gmt":"2017-08-14T10:08:37","slug":"how-to-get-your-first-freelance-contract","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thealternativeways.com\/how-to-get-your-first-freelance-contract\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Get Your First Freelance Contract"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I remember when I secured my first freelance contract. You should have seen the look on my face! I was ecstatic, as I had pitched over 50 times before finally getting a yes. So I know where you are coming from. Here are some of the questions you are probably asking yourself:<\/p>\n<p>Ever wondered how to get your first freelance contract? Are some of the following questions on the top of your mind?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How can I compete with freelancers that have over 100 reviews and a 5 star rating?<\/li>\n<li>How do I get my first contract without having any reviews or social backing?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These are all questions I had at first, and after successfully passing this hurdle I can happily announce that getting new contracts gets much easier with practice and experience.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This article will answer the questions I had before starting out, and help you take the right steps to secure your first contract quickly and efficiently.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"grve-element grve-align-left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thealternativeways.com\/get-traveling-engineering-jobs\/\" class=\"grve-btn grve-btn-extralarge grve-btn-underline grve-text-primary-1 grve-text-hover-primary-1\"><span>Related: Best Freelance Websites For Engineers<span class=\"grve-btn-bottom-line grve-bg-primary-2\"><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"grve-empty-space grve-height-1x\" style=\"\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How To Get Your First Freelance Contract &#8211; The Checklist&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; link=&#8221;|||&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row padding_bottom_multiplier=&#8221;2x&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Step 1 \u2013 Set up a killer profile on select marketplaces<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Make sure you have all the following on your profile before spending time applying for contracts.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A professional picture of your face smiling<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>A great summary of what you do and why you are the best at it<\/strong> \u2013 If you don\u2019t know how to do this, find freelancers with many reviews and 5 stars and benchmark from their profile.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A link to your portfolio<\/strong> &#8211; If you don\u2019t have one link to a specific project you worked on. If you don\u2019t have a project, link to your LinkedIn.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A few portfolio pieces of work you have done in the past<\/strong> \u2013 It doesn\u2019t have to be work, it can also be university projects, a screen shot of a testimonial or a congratulatory email.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pass 2-3 tests on the freelance platform related to your expertise<\/strong> \u2013 these tests are either free or at a minimal fee ($5-$15 per exam). Make sure you are ready for the tests by reading on Google what type of questions you can expect.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row padding_bottom_multiplier=&#8221;2x&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Step 2 \u2013 Learn how the platform works &amp; what your clients want<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Understanding what clients like to hear will help you write a better pitch. Read successful freelancers\u2019 reviews to get a better idea of what clients care most about. Is it delivering on time, having attention to detail, taking initiative, or being creative? Each industry and client is different, but there are overall trends that appear if you take an hour to do your research. It\u2019s tedious, but very helpful.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row padding_bottom_multiplier=&#8221;2x&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Step 3 (Optional) \u2013 Buy your first review(s)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>You can get a few friends post contracts on the platform of your choice. Then apply for them and have them pick you. 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Give yourself at least two weeks of pitching every day, and then reassess or change platforms.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css=\".vc_custom_1493633025111{margin-left: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}\"]<div class=\"grve-element grve-align-left\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"grve-btn grve-btn-extralarge grve-btn-underline grve-text-primary-1 grve-text-hover-primary-1\"><span>Best Volunteer Abroad Websites<span class=\"grve-btn-bottom-line grve-bg-primary-2\"><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=\"Ever Considered a Blogging Career?\" use_theme_fonts=\"yes\"]<div class=\"grve-empty-space grve-height-1x\" style=\"\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]Instead of becoming a Freelancer you should also consider building a blog or niche website. 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