The Lady Programmer

At first, I believed that having a profile to apply to freelance jobs is just simply the same as the resume that I submit to potential employers in a corporate job.

Actually, having an internet profile to show to clients is a whole lot different from what you carry in the resume.

I spent more than a day to spruce up my profile, from my tagline, to the profile.

I am sharing what I did to my own profile:

1. Title/tagline: I selected a phrase that I think would attract potential clients. It is a one-line phrase that will should try to catch the attention of the client’s eye among the hundreds of applicants for the posted job.
2. Overview: I believe it should reflect professionalism. For me, the best overview content that I have seen are those that were written with the customer in mind. Also, stating a personal aim can also attract potential buyers.
3. Skills: Write the skills that are most suited to the category that you plan to work in. I was interested in programming, so I went to write down the skills that are related in programming. Take relevant tests to show your competency.
4. Job Interests: Pick a job interest. Is it web design, programming, writing or administrative job? It should reflect that in your profile and match all the other information written there.
5. Portfolio: This is one of the most important parts of the profile because this showcases all previous or sample work. If possible show links to the sites that will prove your claim.

With a great profile, you are sure to get the attention of buyers and get to the next step – AN INTERVIEW. A comprehensive profile reflects that you are serious in delivering a completed work.

I believe that a good freelancer sees to it that he or she is:

1. a good negotiator
2. appreciates deadlines
3. beats procrastination
4. has very good communication skills
5. has that entrepreneurial mindset
6. very skilled in what he or she does
7. always continues to hone his or her skills
8. knows his or her limitation
9. adapts easily to change
10. believes in satisfying his clients
11. works not only with one but multiple clients (for most of the time)
12. attempts to draw multiple sources of income
13. learns how to network with other freelancers and clients
14. knows when to party

Admittedly, I am not that ideal freelancer. Procrastination is my strongest enemy. I often work over time too. That is my biggest challenge as a freelancer.

Do you want to add something more to the list?