How does an employer evaluate other freelancers?
Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2025 8:48 am
How much money has he spent on the platform so far?
The number of applications for a certain type of work and the number of freelancers who have already expressed a desire to perform a specific job.
"The first job is not only about money. Don't be greedy with your first order. If you get good recommendations, your second job can bring in two or three times more. And your third job can bring in five times more. That was my experience."
Freelancing is a responsibility
Tijana reminds us: “Freedom often comes with responsibility, and when it comes to freelancing, individual responsibility is key.”
She advises against taking on a job unless you can meet the deadline and have a trusted person who can help you if needed.
Missing deadlines will cost your client special lead money and will impact the feedback the client chooses to leave about your work, which can have a major impact on your future opportunities and overall freelancing success.
She adds: "This could start a downward spiral in your career. However, we are all human and unpredictable things can happen. If for some reason you cannot complete the work on time, inform the client immediately so that they have enough time to hire someone else."
Tijana also stressed the importance of clearly setting expectations before taking on a job, both what the client wants as a result and what you expect from them during the process.
Finally, she also notes that if you work from home, your friends and family should treat you as if you were in the office. She advises, “Let them know your work schedule.”
She hopes these basic guidelines will be as helpful as they were to her when starting out as a freelancer, although there is no one-size-fits-all solution.
The number of applications for a certain type of work and the number of freelancers who have already expressed a desire to perform a specific job.
"The first job is not only about money. Don't be greedy with your first order. If you get good recommendations, your second job can bring in two or three times more. And your third job can bring in five times more. That was my experience."
Freelancing is a responsibility
Tijana reminds us: “Freedom often comes with responsibility, and when it comes to freelancing, individual responsibility is key.”
She advises against taking on a job unless you can meet the deadline and have a trusted person who can help you if needed.
Missing deadlines will cost your client special lead money and will impact the feedback the client chooses to leave about your work, which can have a major impact on your future opportunities and overall freelancing success.
She adds: "This could start a downward spiral in your career. However, we are all human and unpredictable things can happen. If for some reason you cannot complete the work on time, inform the client immediately so that they have enough time to hire someone else."
Tijana also stressed the importance of clearly setting expectations before taking on a job, both what the client wants as a result and what you expect from them during the process.
Finally, she also notes that if you work from home, your friends and family should treat you as if you were in the office. She advises, “Let them know your work schedule.”
She hopes these basic guidelines will be as helpful as they were to her when starting out as a freelancer, although there is no one-size-fits-all solution.