When Business Owners and Entrepreneurs post a project online they usually receive a lot of applications from suitable and not-so-suitable candidates. The Person who is buying the services ought to be careful and find out who is qualified enough to handle the project and deliver on or before the deadline.
To ensure that he gives the job to a great freelancer, the business owner needs to be meticulous and use certain methods in order to acquire the services of the right person.
Let’s have a look at some things that can help a buyer make the right choice.
List the level of expertise and skills you need
Before you can get the right freelancer you need to be able to decide the level of expertise you need in the person. Do you need a beginner, intermediate or professional? How many years of experience would be required? What are some specific skills you think would aid the freelancer to deliver an awesome job?
Though you should have these things clear in your mind or clearly written, you must be willing to adjust and be flexible when necessary. Include the responsibilities and expectations as it helps the freelancers to know what the role entails.
Shortlist and Screen
Out of all the applications or bids you may have received, you have to weed off some of them who aren’t qualified and leave others who may be more qualified. When interested freelancers send their portfolio or place a bid, you would need to check their portfolio or view their profile before you make a decision.
Be Careful and don’t be in a rush
Do not be in a hurry to give the gig to someone. Take your time to look at the pool of screened applicants you have and determine who best possesses the skills and expertise you need and matches what you’re looking for. Examine all materials sent by applicants carefully and also read reviews and ratings. Of course, you may not be totally correct sometimes but always use your discretion.
Make a Decision
When you have streamlined the number of freelancers for the role from big to small you now need to make a decision. In cases when many freelancers are as qualified as each other you may look at reviews and ratings again. You can also check if they have the right interpersonal and communication skills in the profile or portfolio which would aid better interaction during the course of project execution between you and the selected person.
You may simply choose the person you feel you connect with from the portfolio you have screened. Sometimes, even some freelancers who do not have a big portfolio are great at their job and it could be that many haven’t really taken a shot at them. So give the newbies a chance when necessary.
Ask the person to complete a small task
After you have made your choice, you may need to give the person a small task to verify the said capabilities. If you feel satisfied with the pitch and portfolio then you may skip this step. But if the project is sensitive and requires a high level of expertise then it may be wise to give a small task before the main task.
Many business owners and Entrepreneurs on Bixex have found these steps useful when selecting freelancers to give jobs to. These points mentioned above are truly beneficial as Bixex uses the bidding system where the business owners set a range of prices for a gig and freelancers bid within that range.
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