Most FWEs and job boards allow you to attach files to your bid which you should take advantage of. Your bid acts more or less as a cover letter for you profile so including attachments make it complete. Attachments should include your profile and selected samples of your work you made in the previous chapter.
Remember to include only work samples related to the project itself.
In the event that you do not have the option to upload files, then provide links to your profile and samples of your work where they can be found online. These are best placed right after your skills and experience summary mentioned above.
Using attachments or links may seem redundant given that you already have a profile right there with the same information contained in the attachments. It’s not always obvious to a potential employer though so give them every opportunity to access your information quickly right then and there.
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25).The Bid: Closing
This is a short paragraph that gives tells how to get a hold of you. Always give an email address AND the instant messenger you use plus your screen name AND your phone number AND your location. Though most communication is done by email or instant messenger these days, you want to leave an impression that you are accessible and are a living person with an address.
Sometimes in a project description, an employer will have questions listed for the potential freelancer. It should go without saying that you need to list these and provide a clear answer to each one in the bid before the paragraph with your contact information.
Another tip which doesn’t always have to be done is to include a sentence “breaking the ice.” This is just a simple statement personalized to the employer that will flatter, humor or make them smile. I would only recommend this if you are familiar with the area which the employer is or have something in common with the employer.
This tiny bit of personalization can go a long way. Be sure to make it subtle and harmless and not as if you were joking around or talking to your best friend. Otherwise, it could backfire on you.
Sometimes in a project description, an employer will have questions listed for the potential freelancer. It should go without saying that you need to list these and provide a clear answer to each one in the bid before the paragraph with your contact information.
Another tip which doesn’t always have to be done is to include a sentence “breaking the ice.” This is just a simple statement personalized to the employer that will flatter, humor or make them smile. I would only recommend this if you are familiar with the area which the employer is or have something in common with the employer.
This tiny bit of personalization can go a long way. Be sure to make it subtle and harmless and not as if you were joking around or talking to your best friend. Otherwise, it could backfire on you.
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