Would Really Appreciate Some Input From Other Writers Re: the JSS System

[alihemmingway]

Hello! 

I've finally gotten my JSS up to an 89% but unfortunately a lot of the jobs that I think I would be a good candidate for are asking for a 90% JSS. I'm literally one point away from even being considered, is there anyway to overcome this so that I can earn more jobs to even increase my chances of earning a higher JSS? 

It's unfortunate that an 80% is considered low, especially if you've been with the site since Elance, because prospective clients aren't taking run ins with poor clients, and changes in work patterns into consideration. 

Also, if adding additional background info helps, I write contemporary romance stories and I'm hoping to get back into article writing. Does anyone have any tips for navigating the site in a sea of clients that may be making snap judgements based on the JSS? 

Thanks in advance for any insight that you guys might have to offer! 

[wendy_writes]

Alicia, bid on any RFP you want and know you can do a terrific job on.  99% of landing a gig is in your proposal!

[datasciencewonk]

Article writing for which genre?

Answering that question for yourself is the first step. 

[tlbp]

In your situation, I would probably start trying to move my focus gradually. Try for article jobs that are for viral or pop style articles. Maybe relationships, fashion, etc. Then, once your job history rolls down so that those articles are displaying (rather than the fiction work), you can slowing move into other types of articles. 

[aditipie · Accepted solution]

🙂 I see your score higher than 90%. You rock!

[katsza]

So, I am curious...what worked, what steps did you take? I am new to this world and am open to all sage advice and words of wisdom.

Keep well,

Kathy

[alihemmingway]

Thanks Aditi!

[alihemmingway]

Kathy S, I got really lucky in the quality of clients that I ran into. They gave me solid feedback and I spent more time focusing on the quality of my romance writing as opposed to how long it took to write it, and they seemed to really appreciate that. However, I know that sometimes your best isn't always acknowledged so I really so think I lucked out in finding people that were willing to be honest about their feedback.