Welcome
Freelancing Sites
Profile Optimization
Topics
Proposals
Certificates & Interview
Questions
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Top Freelancing Sites
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Freelancing Sites
Upwork
Upwork is one of the largest freelancing platforms that covers a
wide range of industries, including bookkeeping and
accounting.
You can create a profile, search for relevant jobs, and submit
proposals to clients. The freelancer service fee is 10% for all
contracts, regardless of the contract price.
www.upwork.com
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Freelancing Sites
Onlinejobs.ph
Filipino job board that caters exclusively to remote online work
opportunities. At OnlineJobs.ph, employers pay their workers
directly, and not through the site. They don’t take a percentage
of salary payments as a fee. So, how workers are paid is decided
between employer and worker.
www.onlinejobs.ph
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Freelancing Sites
LinkedIn
LinkedIn is one of the most popular job sites providing an easy
way to find jobs in various fields. It’s also a social networking
platform for professionals to connect and interact with each
other. Simply sign up and create a profile to get started.
www.linkedin.com
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Freelancing Sites
Fiverr
A platform that connects freelancers with business owners
looking for services in various digital projects including website
design, content writing, and voice-overs. The system will take a
commission fee and send freelancers 80% of the offered price.
www.fiverr.com
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Freelancing Sites
Indeed.com
The site aggregates job listings from thousands of websites,
including job boards, staffing firms, associations, and company
career pages.
www.indeed.com
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Freelancing Sites
PeoplePerHour
PeoplePerHour is a UK-based freelancing platform. As a
freelancer, you’ll need to apply and get approved by their
moderators to join. Once approved, you can build your profile,
and search existing projects available. The fee is 20% for the first
£500 with a specific client.
www.peopleperhour.com
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Freelancing Sites
Flexjobs
Flexjobs ensures every job listed on the website is legitimate. It
verifies and screens all openings, filtering out scams and fake
companies. To find freelance jobs, users need to sign up for a
subscription. There are four plans available, starting
from $9.95/week.
www.flexjobs.com
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Profile
Optimization
Key to Success
Your profile on a freelance hiring platform is
your business card and public face. Clients
who have never worked with you before only
have your profile to guide them on whether
they should hire you or not.
Optimizing your freelancer profile is crucial
for attracting potential clients and standing
out in a competitive market.
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How to Create an Awesome Freelancer Profile
Upload a • Your profile should be a headshot
Professional with your face centered.
• Choose a high-resolution profile
Photo picture that presents you in a
professional manner.
• A friendly and approachable image
can help build trust with potential
clients.
• Don’t forget to smile.☺
How to Create an Awesome Freelancer Profile
Examples:
- General accountant
Craft the Perfect - Managerial accountant
- Cost accountant
Title - Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Tax Accountant
Try to be as specific as possible to make - A/R Specialist
- A/P Specialist
it easier for your client to understand
- Professional Bookkeeper
what you do.
How to Create an Awesome Freelancer Profile
Put the Most Skills:
- Auditing
- Budgeting
Important and - Payroll management
- Tax compliance
Relevant Skills First - Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Analysis
Itemize your skills - Organization
- Bank and credit card reconciliation
- Financial statement preparation
- Excellent communication and
interpersonal skills
How to Create an Awesome Freelancer Profile
• Screenshots
Showcase Your Best • Testimonials
Work in the • Samples of your own work (you can
put a link to a professional portfolio
Portfolio website if you have one)
Your portfolio is your chance to show what you can do.
How to Create an Awesome Freelancer Profile
Other sections:
• Employment
History
• Educational
Background
• Certifications
• Introduction Video
Remember, optimizing your
freelancer profile is an ongoing
process. Regularly assess and
improve your profile based on client
feedback and market trends. In
addition, skills and experience
change over time, so make sure to
keep your profile up-to-date to
maximize your chances of success.
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Writing a
Proposal
Writing a Proposal
A proposal is an
initial document
that gives a
potential client an
idea of what
services you are
willing to offer
them.
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Writing a Proposal
Keep it short
and simple. It
should be
specifically
tailored to each
unique project.
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Writing a Proposal
The client’s core
need or problem
should be restated,
and you should
also tell the client
that you can solve
their problem.
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Mistakes to Avoid
when Writing a
Proposal
Mistakes to Avoid when Writing a Proposal
Don’t make it all
about you. Do not
write much about
yourself and not
enough about the
client.
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Mistakes to Avoid when Writing a Proposal
Do not include
unnecessary stuff.
Show the client
that you’re
someone who
values their time.
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Mistakes to Avoid when Writing a Proposal
Don’t use a
proposal template.
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Additional
Reminder
Presentation Title 28
The Freelance Mindset
Three traits that define the
freelancing attitude are self-
motivation, creativity, and
entrepreneurship. It is essential to
succeed in the freelancing sector
because it gives independent
contractors the ability to take charge
of their jobs and careers and to face
opportunities and problems with
initiative and positivity.
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Coach Dhen
Thank you. Ezacc / Aze Vector Training Academy
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