Why i am not getting any job?

Thanks for your suggestion. can you please give me the example of good cover letter.

 

sorry for disturbing you again.

 

 

 Regards,

Deepti 

Whenever you apply to a job, it gives you an example of a good cover letter.

You want to make sure you read over the job description thoroughly, and answer any questions posed in the job description, followed by WHY you are the best candidate for the job.  Personalize each cover letter to each job.

You can read about more cover letter tips and examples here
http://www.odesk.com/help/help/provider/provider_hire/freelancer_cover_letter

Here are some tips for what NOT to do:
http://mobcode.com/2006/07/27/ways-to-not-get-a-job-on-odesk/

And here is a thread here in the forums that discuss cover letters:
http://www.odesk.com/community/node/520

I hope this helps.

- Danalyn

Hi Friendz,

I am new to this odesk, When applying for a job, is it mandatory to attach a resume???

bhanud

It's not mandatory. In fact, we advice against attaching a resume. All the important info should be in your profile.

And resumes usually contain contact info. Handing out contact info before the interview stage is not allowed.

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Hi... 

Thanks for your reply... I need one more suggestion..

How do we quote the rate??? Is it our own choice or is the limit  for any particular job given somewhere??

Regards

bhanud

The rate you quote is entirely up to you. Good luck!

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I would also like to add:

When applying for jobs, especially jobs posted by native English speakers, double and triple check your grammar and spelling!

Right now, you have a self-assessed English score of 5 on your profile.  If the grammar in your cover letter is anything like the grammar in your original post here, it may reflect badly upon you when the buyer reads it.

So double check, triple check, have native English speaking friends check - do anything to make sure your cover letters prove that your self-assessed English score is worth the 5 you gave yourself!

Not everyone knows every little detail about English grammar (I know don't, I'll be the first to tell you that), and most people understand this.  However, when dealing with buyers, you'll want to make that first impression count!

- Danalyn

I'm having the same issue with finding jobs. most of them keep sending me this reason: "Insufficient history on oDesk"

 

It's like I will never get a job unless I have worked at least an hour on the site, but how can I if no body will give me a chance? know what I mean?

You look to have a very strong profile. Try to see if external references would replace oDesk history. We have had users use their Linkedin profile to provide those external references to Buyers.

Regards,
Olga