COMPARTMENTALIZE The Secret to a Balance Freelancer

Unbalanced Attitude

“OVER EXCITED”. It happens when a newbie freelancer accepted from his dream job. Consider this. How do you feel after you received the most precious gift you been waiting for? Put a circle to any of the descriptions that apply to you.

  • You leave everything and focus on your gift
  • Did not sleep over night
  • You skip 1 meal
  • Became Obedient to every command

Overworked freelancer are taken forgotten to rest, take time-out for his /her families or even spending some time with his friends. He seems never get tired because of his dream job. A wise man said: “There is an appointed time for … every activity.”

Finding the balance

The two fundamental aspects of life are work and rest. Even though you enjoy your job, you must have to rest. The key to this is to COMPARTMENTALIZE. That doesn’t mean to sleep for a whole day or just by doing nothing. Example, if you’re doing your laundry using a washing machine, you can multi-task it by playing a small games with your kids or cleaning your house while the machine is running. The next day you make your to-do-list with your ministry or by hanging-out with friends, family or shopping. The 3rd day is your freelancing day. Buy-time for other vital in your life. Doing your secular work is one thing but you have to make sure to share your time with other activities and that’s is another thing.

6 Tips To Become An Upwork Top Rated Freelancer

The Quest to be an Upwork Top Rated

So how to become an Upwork Top Rated freelancer? Despite the fact that there are a lot of freelancing platforms a virtual assistant can use when it comes to online job applications, Upwork remains to be one of the biggest online freelancing marketplaces. And to become an Upwork Top Rated freelancer means many opportunities.

Some of these are:

  • A badge on your Upwork freelancer profile
  • Personalized tips to strengthen your profile
  • Premium customer support, including phone and chat
  • Exclusive invitations to submit proposals
  • An exclusive Job Digest email to make it easier for you to find attractive opportunities
  • The ability to exercise more control over your Job Success Score
  • Private access to the Top Rated Community forum
  • The opportunity to attend exclusive Top Rated Office Hours
  • The opportunity to host Top Rated Events in your city

For this reason, the quest to be a Top Rated virtual assistant is a path for many freelancers in order to avail of many benefits.

How to be a Top Rated Freelancer in Upwork

In order to be a Top Rated freelancer, you need to work on your Job Success Score (JSS). JSS is a measure of your client’s satisfaction with your work and success on Upwork. The higher your JSS is, the more you will get the chance to be a Top Rated. Here are some tips on how you can boost your JSS.

1.) Good client rating

This is a common tip when it comes to achieving a higher JSS in Upwork. To become an Upwork Top Rated freelancer means knowing your tasks well. If you are not confident you can do the job listed in the job description, don’t apply. Some freelancers are tempted to apply to any job post especially when they are desperate to find a job. Some do this especially when they are not hired yet for quite some time. However, it’s wise to refrain from jobs or even reject invitations if you cannot accomplish the task. We are not saying that you shouldn’t take any risk by applying challenging projects. What we are implying is that you apply, make sure you have the basic skills to get it done. Getting a contract and not having the right skill to accomplish it will affect your rating and your JSS.

2.) Avoid scams

It is important not to jump right away into all job posts and invites. Unfortunately, there are a lot of clients who are scamming freelancers especially the newbies, today. In order to prevent this, consider checking the client’s history before considering to apply. Check if there is information about them, if they have previous reviews if they have a website or online presence. Make sure that the client is legit. Being a part of any scammy transaction like bringing the contract outside of the Upwork platform will also affect your JSS.

3.) Be on top of your responsiveness

Poor communication will ruin any project. Before you start a contract, make sure that you fully understand what the client needs. How often do you need to send reports, how many time a week will you do team calls, etc. If you need clarity on anything, ensure to get in touch with the client as often as possible. Also keep in mind, check your email from time to time, so the client can reach you easily if there’s anything email or message to pass. Communicate effectively. Responding to the client’s message within the Upwork platform and responding to all job invites quickly will affect your JSS.

4.) Go Long Term Client Working Relationship

Long term or repeat client means client satisfaction and this plays a factor when it comes to your JSS. Longer-term relationships are a plus and can help boost your score so ensure that your clients are happy by providing quality work and being on top of your tasks. You can do this when you are confident about how each task is done.

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How To Build Your Freelancing Brand?

Treat freelancing as your business. In order to do that, you need to maximize your online presence by building an online portfolio. This will not only give you an edge to potential clients, but this will also record all your achievements, training and expertise over the years. These are the steps in building your own freelancing branding.

1.) Create a freelancing branding template

You need to have a business branding template,  meaning this is your information, details of who you are and how you can go out there and identify yourself in the online freelancing. Just create your branding elegantly simple, make sure to put all your details such as email address, address, contact number and portfolio to build your freelance branding.

2.) Optimize your brand

Most important thing you need to do, you must have email signature, resume and application letter so that they will recognize you easily on where you are good at and will acquire a lot of potential clients, we want to promote you as an exemplary freelancer to conquer the freelancing world They’re not hiring somebody that just says they know how it’s been done, but you have proof that you have done it and you have undergone the training.

3.) Showcase your strength

Showcase your strength,  you need to highlight the things that you’ve done, especially your experiences, tasks that you have finished in the past, your training, assignments, and certifications you can upload that in your online platform. It is important to have client feedback from your previous client to have a proof, Keep your completed tasks that you finished previously just keep those if there is important information that needs to be taken out you can cover them for security purposes of your clients. Lastly, if you have new learning you should put that in your portfolio so that potential clients will see it.

Be the best freelancer you can ever be. It’s all is just a matter of hard work, focus, and determination. Give time in sharpening your skills and building your freelancing brand as a business.

We desire all the best in your digital career. Happy freelancing!

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