If you have any talent which could be delivered via Internet, there is lot of opportunities waiting on the online job marketplace. But getting a part time or full time job online, you will need to know some basic facts of online job market. Knowing and following these facts will make things easier and the future online jobs experience more fruitful.
Step No 1 - Select Online Jobs Marketplace
When a newbie starts searching online for an outlet where they can get work, they face many difficulties. If you search for "Online Jobs" results will include many irrelevant websites and waist your time. Instead, search for "Online Jobs Marketplace" and you will see the renowned companies where job seekers / service providers and service buyers or clients meet. These marketplaces perform a sort of bridge between freelancers and business entrepreneurs.
Step No 2 - Select Your Job Category
Select the job category you have the knowledge and skills where you can deliver the best. Browse the job categories and skills and you will get an idea of the best category to get started. Some of the categories are Web design and development, software development, Graphic design, Accounting, Admin support, Virtual assistant, Sales and marketing, Writing and translation, Internet research, Video creation and editing etc.
Step No 3 - Build a Complete and Winning Resume or Profile
Online jobs market is a gold mine for talented people. The only need is to prove your talent and abilities so that your resume wins the confidence of clients. Following are the building blocks of a winning resume or profile.
- A Good smiling picture
- Accurate title that effectively reflect your area of expertise
- A brief and exact overview/summary of your top skills
- State all relevant skills that you already mentioned in overview
- Complete details of qualification and experience
- Relevant portfolios, samples and links to previous work
- Attempt and pass online tests of skills already mentioned (like brainbench tests)
Step No 4 - Apply for Jobs with a Winning Cover Letter
Next step is to apply for open jobs that you feel comfortable to accomplish. Following are the good steps to follow while writing a winning covering letter.
- Apply only for those jobs for which you have the required skills
- Read the job details carefully and mention them in the covering letter
- Some clients add a code in middle or end of the job and ask to put it on the top of your proposal. So read the complete job details
- Write in a polite and requesting tone but never beg to get the job. Maintain your self-respect
- Write in this way [that you (the client) need this thing (the job) and I am understanding what are your requirements and what I have to do. I have the sufficient skills to accomplish this task. State the links etc. to your previous work relevant to the task
- State your Skype, WhatsApp or IM id and working hours so that the client can readily contact you
- End up in a professional way like Looking forward to get a good business relationship with you, Best Regards
Step No 5 - Wait for the Good Results
Be calm and hope for the best results. Keep applying for jobs and keep a constant contact with clients. Think from the client's point of view that naturally they have to be confident before assigning you the task. During this waiting period, keep adding more tests, portfolios and experience to enrich your profile.
