Oct 16, 2016 10:26:38 AM by Faisal S
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Oct 16, 2016 02:48:35 PM by Tiffany S
The appropriate answer depends on whether or not you have questions. Often, there are things left out of the original posting--in my situation, they might be target length, timeline, whether research is required or information will be provided, etc.
If there is information missing, I use that box to ask those questions. If there is not, I say no.
Oct 16, 2016 02:48:35 PM by Tiffany S
The appropriate answer depends on whether or not you have questions. Often, there are things left out of the original posting--in my situation, they might be target length, timeline, whether research is required or information will be provided, etc.
If there is information missing, I use that box to ask those questions. If there is not, I say no.
Oct 16, 2016 09:11:17 PM by Faisal S
Oct 16, 2016 09:13:48 PM by Faisal S
Oct 17, 2016 02:40:12 AM by Vladimir G
Hi Faisal,
I presume you're referring to screening questions clients sometimes include in their job posts. Make sure to choose a previous job that resembles the type of work advertised in the client's post and honestly share your core skills relevant to the ones required for the job.
Oct 16, 2016 09:06:59 PM by Faisal S
Oct 16, 2016 09:13:48 PM by Preston H
Stop asking how to answer job posting questions. The point of the questions is for you to provide answers in your own words. It is not acceptable for you to ask other people how to answer and then copy-and-paste the answers.
Oct 16, 2016 09:15:42 PM by Faisal S
Oct 16, 2016 09:20:53 PM Edited Oct 16, 2016 09:26:45 PM by Preston H
Faisal, you have created four threads wherein you post a job posting question you don't understand and ask how to answer it. Please don't ask any more questions here about how to answer job proposal questions. They are not trick questions.
If you don't understand a question or know how to answer, the best thing you could do would be to say so in the job proposal.
If you are not fit for a job, don't apply to the job. If you are fit for the job, then explain why.
Nobody here can tell you how to answer these questions about yourself. That is not one of the purposes of the Forum.
Oct 16, 2016 09:24:48 PM by Scott E
How you can describe what properly? We know the questions, but we don't know the answers. Whether they wanted to or not, nobody can effectively compose an answer for you if they don't know what that answer is. I mean, they're pretty straightforward questions.
Oct 16, 2016 09:49:39 PM by Faisal S
Oct 16, 2016 09:55:08 PM by Faisal S
Oct 16, 2016 10:18:13 PM by Scott E
Well as good as her answer was, and I'm not knocking her in any way... she just essentially said that if you have any questions that you need answered so that the project runs smoothly, then that's the place to ask them. Which is spot on, but that's what the question above the box is as well.
So the answer to this specific question.... "why do you think you're a good fit for the job?" would be an answer that explains why you're the best person for the job. If you don't think you're the best person for the job, it's unlikely you'll get the job. If you do think you're the best person for the job, then tell the client why. You can't make stuff up, so it's usually one or the other. Sure, maybe you can word something better, but an editor can;t edit anything if they don;t have anything to edit.
Do you have specific skills that make you the best person for the job? Specific experience? Have you completed similar projects (which is one of your other questions)? All of those are things that could contribute to why you are the best person for the job.
Selling yourself is an important part of freelancing.
Oct 16, 2016 10:44:08 PM by Faisal S
Oct 17, 2016 12:17:04 AM Edited Oct 17, 2016 12:22:21 AM by Zoltán N
You can always try to explain the truth in a straightforward manner:
- You are fit for the job?
- Who?... I?... OMG, no, I don't think so!
Oct 17, 2016 03:10:02 AM by Faisal S
Oct 17, 2016 03:28:02 AM by Zoltán N
Faisal,
You are not here for "getting experience". No one will pay you for this. Upwork is for experienced freelancers to provide professional services. If you feel that you are not a perfect fit for the job, you don't have to explain anything to the client - simply don't apply.
Oct 17, 2016 03:54:37 AM by Faisal S
Oct 17, 2016 04:07:33 AM by Zoltán N
"Did you had experience at upwork at first day.???"
Yes. I have started freelancing online with about 20 years of professional experience in my insdustry.
"You talking about ideal proposals which do not come exactly hundred percent matching tobyour skills."
If I feel that I don't fit perfectly, I never apply. Why would I do? Clients are expecting professional solutions for their problems. They are not going to pay you for learning something new at their cost.
Oct 17, 2016 03:57:57 AM by Faisal S
Oct 17, 2016 08:22:44 AM by Tiffany S
Faisal, I think that what others are trying to tell you is that for the more specific questions like "What past project is most like this?" no one can really give you guidance, because we aren't familiar with your work history or the details of the job.
If you do have the relevant experience and are qualified for the job, don't worry so much about the right way to answer these questions. Just tell the truth. DO answer them, though, and not just in a few words, because they are the first thing the client sees when screening proposals.
But, I have to second what a previous poster said about experience. Freelancing is not the place to go after a job where you have 70% experience. You can do that in the brick and mortar world where you'll be working in a physicla location with other people who know how to do the job and are invested in training you for the long haul, but that is not how freelancing works. A freelancing client is looking for someone who can simply take the project and run with it. They don't want to pay you to practice on work that is important to their business.
I'm sorry if that sounds harsh--we all have to start somewhere and get experience. But, Upwork isn't the place to do it. Most of us who are successful here have had years of experience in our fields and bid only on jobs we are entirely confident we can do well with our existing skills and knowledge. Since there is so much competition, it is unlikely that you will get hired if you don't already have all of the skills necessary to complete the project, and if you did it would probably lead to negative ratings that would hurt your chances of getting future jobs.
You really should focus your bids only on those jobs you have all of the necessary skills and experience for.
Oct 17, 2016 08:39:59 AM Edited Oct 17, 2016 08:53:11 AM by Preston H
People are not born with experience.
It is appropriate to look at job postings and see what kinds of skills people are asking for. Then say to yourself: "I would like to work on jobs like this, but I do not yet have enough experience and knowledge in this area."
Then do the following:
- Do NOT apply to the job.
- Study the skill on your own.
- Create some portfolio items demonstrating this skill. (Not working for a client. Working for free, for yourself.)
- Now that you have learned the skill, apply to OTHER jobs asking for this skill.
Oct 17, 2016 08:54:49 AM by Tiffany S
In addition to what Preston said, you may be able to find opportunities to hone your skills in the real world without expecting someone else to pay for your training time.
For example, the first marketing writing that I did, 15+ years ago, was for a small business a friend was starting up. I was teaching myself and not the absolute best candidate for the job, but he was starting a business on a shoestring and not in a position to hire a seasoned marketing writer. Someone with a professional writing background who was reading up on online marketing was the better than trying to write the content himself, so it worked well for everyone.
Oct 17, 2016 09:43:18 AM by Jennifer M
Some people got it and some don't. Problem solving is not for everyone I guess.
Oct 17, 2016 10:44:34 AM by Faisal S