Invitation - Preferred qualifications

[m1_astrologer]

Good afternoon team,

Many times i received invitations from clients but it not match  like attachment or skills

my question is what if i accept the invitation? because what i know since long time that when i apply to job i need to be sure 100% that i meet the client requirments

now i received invitation and client request someone from Egypt, UAE, KSA but he mention the location by miskae to be UAE

Seeking your advice 

[martina_plaschka]

You can accept or decline an invitation, it has no effect on your rating, except for the timeliness of your response. 

[m1_astrologer]

Thank you Martina,

What i understand i can accept even the requirments from client not match with my skills ?

like client request 100% job success or some location or language

Thanks!

[martina_plaschka · Accepted solution]

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Mohamed Hassan O wrote:

Thank you Martina,

What i understand i can accept even the requirments from client not match with my skills ?

like client request 100% job success or some location or language

Thanks!

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Of course, if the client invites you, why not?

An invitation, even if the job is not a fit for your skills, can at least lead to a conversation, and maybe other jobs with this client in the future. This is just being a professional. If you made a good impression, he might remember you. 

I only decline invitations when it's clear to me I don't want to work with them ever. 

[petra_r]

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Mohamed Hassan O wrote:

like client request 100% job success or some location or language

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Little true story: Last week I applied for a gig with a location preference (those are NOT requirements, they are merely preferences!) for Germany.

Out of the huge number of applicants the client hired two people: Myself (German but living in Italy) and another freelancer, who lives in Norway.

There is nothing stopping anyone applying for gigs even if you don't meet ALL the preferences.

[m1_astrologer]

Thank you so mich

[sspl_rashmi]

O yeah, these are Preferences, why on earth have I been taking it as Requirements?
Many thanks Petra R!