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What Can You Use Elance / oDesk to do? Programming (Website/Apps/Software) Marketing (Content Creation/Social Media/Email Marketing/SEO) Writing (Copywriting/Website Content/Article Writing) Admin (Web Research, Data Entry, VA) Design (Graphic, Print, Illustration).
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What Can You Use Elance/oDesk to do? • Programming (Website/Apps/Software) • Marketing (Content Creation/Social Media/Email Marketing/SEO) • Writing (Copywriting/Website Content/Article Writing) • Admin (Web Research, Data Entry, VA) • Design (Graphic, Print, Illustration)
Biggest Mistakes Regarding Online Hiring! • Vague Business Objectives • Poor Job Description • Poor/Infrequent Communication • Solely Focusing On Price • Insufficient Screening
Best Uses For Online Hiring! • Delegate Low Leverage Tasks • Utilise Talent On An As Needed Basis • Fast Access To Expertise • Reduce Costs • Long Term Working Relationships
The 3 Critical Elements To Online Hiring! • Job Description • Screening Process • Management
Job Description • Set Appropriate Expectations • Test Your Potential Contractors’ Attention To Detail • Ask For Links To RELEVANT Work Only • Discuss Payment Schedules/Milestones • Consider And List Required Qualifications
Screening Process • Shortlist Applicants Down To A Maximum of 10 • Give Each Applicant A Test Task • Screen For Reliability • Ask Follow Up Questions
Management! • Establish Minimum Required Contact Rules • Start Small/Consider Your Milestones • Give Regular Feedback • Your Communication Should Be Written And Clear • Treat Freelancers Like Humans
Jack Ferguson jferguson@elancemobilizer.com