How can I submit a bid when I don't know how much work involved?

[fostertechnical]

I'm new to this. In this job, it doesn't indicate how much material is to be proofread. How can I submit an accurate bid, then? Is there no way to contact the client to ask how much much work is involved?

[martina_plaschka · Accepted solution]

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Daniel F wrote:

I'm new to this. In this job, it doesn't indicate how much material is to be proofread. How can I submit an accurate bid, then? Is there no way to contact the client to ask how much much work is involved?

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There is. You can ask all your questions in the proposal when you apply for a job. If the client wants to, he can contact you and start a conversation, which may or may not lead to an offer.

There is absolutely no need to provide a final bid in the proposal, as it often is impossible due to what you described above. 

But before you do that, you might want to spend a little more time on your profile - for a proofreader you're quite stingy with words 😉

[fostertechnical]

Thank you, Martina, I appreciate that info. I'm really just getting my bearings here, and an expanded profile is on my list!

[martina_plaschka]

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Daniel F wrote:

Thank you, Martina, I appreciate that info. I'm really just getting my bearing here, and an expanded profile is on my list!

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Not a problem!

While you familiarize yourself with the platform, stay clear of scammers. Anybody offering to buy you office furniture is one of those. 

[tlbp]

Don't. Let freelancers with connects to spare handle the clients who don't give enough detail.

[jr-translation]

You can mention your rate in the proposal and define a milestone for 1000 words. The client will take it from there if the rest of your proposal works out.