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<![CDATA[ oDesk Provider Webinar Series oDesk Orientation Webinar Copyright © 2006 oDesk Corporation, All Rights Reserved Olga Kudamanova – Provider Operations Manager okudamanova@oDesk.com Yahoo ID: odesk_recruiting_olga Skype ID: little_olga ]]>

Agenda: 

<![CDATA[ Agenda Orientation guidelines Step 1: Download and set-up oDesk tools Step 2: Create your oDesk Profile Step 3: Take online tests Step 4: Apply for job openings and Interview Step 5: Work on an Assignment Step 6: Getting Paid Resources & Support Q&A Copyright © 2006 oDesk Corporation, All Rights Reserved]]>

Numbers to help you get started!: 

<![CDATA[ Numbers to help you get started! How much money do our freelancers make? Average income a billing freelancer made in the month of May 2006: US $741 Average number of hours a billing freelancer worked in the month of May: 68 hours What does it take to get your first job?: Typical # of job openings a provider has to apply to before getting the first job: 9 Typical # of days from 1st job application to getting your 1st oDesk job: 18 Typical # of people who apply to each job opening: 9 Typical # of interviews a buyer does for a job: 2 More tips: https://community.odesk.com/node/370 ]]>

Step 1. Download and set-up oDesk Tools: 

<![CDATA[ Step 1. Download and set-up oDesk Tools Required Applications: oDesk Team Core Application, must run at all times Consists of 3 major features: Work Diary – summarizes daily work progress by application, assignment or task Time Analyze – confirms and verifies logged hours Screen Snap – can be used to capture current screen data images oDesk Email Account Used for all oDesk communications Mailing List created for each assignment Yahoo Messenger Primary method of communication with buyer oDesk Share Screen-sharing utility like Webex, as needed basis only Optional Applications (Highly encouraged to be used!) Tortoise SVN Archive and transfer code and filed with buyer during assignment Bugzilla Bug and task management system Integrated with oDesk Team Skype (www.skype.com) Free PC-to-PC calling software Web-camera Useful for developing personal connection with Buyer during interview etc. Download page: https://community.odesk.com/downloads Instructions: https://community.odesk.com/odesk_tools Copyright © 2006 oDesk Corporation, All Rights Reserved]]>

Step 2: Create your oDesk Profile: 

<![CDATA[ Step 2: Create your oDesk Profile Login at http://my.oDesk.com and select My Profile tab More information: https://community.odesk.com/jan_18th_2006_session_edit_your_oDesk_profile Sample Good Profiles: Sample 1: https://my.odesk.com/console/g/view_profile.php?key=2b0edc6e9690c7cb Sample 2 https://my.odesk.com/console/g/view_profile.php?key=69e2d6e34efb3af8 Tips for Setting your hourly rate: Research other providers to see what rates are competitive: http://www.odesk.com/providers Pay Rate stats available here: https://community.odesk.com/pay_rate_visibility Webinar on managing pay rates: https://community.odesk.com/jan_25th_2006_session_managing_pay_rates oDesk charges an 11% markup on top of provider pay rate Markup is transparent to both Buyer and Provider: https://community.odesk.com/provider_faq#A_1 Copyright © 2006 oDesk Corporation, All Rights Reserved]]>

3. Take Online Tests: 

<![CDATA[ 3. Take Online Tests Taking online tests allows you to: Improve your chances to get selected for jobs Get to know where you stand relative to other oDesk providers Get a free assessment of  technical skills through an independent testing system Key features of oDesk tests: Free unlimited access to all tests Scores can be made public or remain private Tests can be re-taken To take the tests: Login at https://my.odesk.com and select My Profile tab Click on Qualification Tests in the Shortcuts table Select the tests, study its syllabus and take it Publish the results to allow buyers to see them in your profile More details at: https://community.odesk.com/online_testing_overview ]]>

Step 4: Applying to Job Openings and Interviewing: 

<![CDATA[ Step 4: Applying to Job Openings and Interviewing Two Ways Provider Initiated (Typical Way!): Apply to openings: http://www.odesk.com/_openings/view.php Check for new openings daily and apply promptly Enter good cover letter: Best Practices: https://community.odesk.com/effective_cover_letter Buyer Initiated: Buyer creates Opening Requests Interview If selected, schedule interview with Buyer Interview Perform Chat or Voice Interview with Buyer Many buyers like Voice Interviews (Using Skype or Yahoo Voice) Tips: Appear on time (be aware of timezone differences!) Study the job opening in details Ask questions during the interview Keep notes and questions in front of you during interview Interview Best Practices: https://community.odesk.com/interviewing_prep_providers Copyright © 2006 oDesk Corporation, All Rights Reserved]]>

Step 5: Working on an Assignment : 

<![CDATA[ Step 5: Working on an Assignment Best Practices available here: https://community.odesk.com/working_with_buyers Key pointers independent professionals: Be regular with running and cleaning time logs. Suspend when not working Enter clear work memos Do not enter offline hours unless discussed with Buyer Email daily status reports to the Buyer Use SVN and Bugzilla. Upload the latest code to SVN on a daily basis Have flexible work hours to be able to have daily overlap window with buyer Maintain regular schedule for being available on yahoo messenger for real-time discussions with buyer Notify buyer of issues, delays or vacation plans Be proactive in asking questions and suggesting ideas to buyer Maintaining positive feedback rating: https://community.odesk.com/ending_assignment Copyright © 2006 oDesk Corporation, All Rights Reserved]]>

Step 6: Getting Paid: 

<![CDATA[ Step 6: Getting Paid oDesk pays our Service Providers on the 15th of each month for hours worked during the previous Pay Period. The oDesk billing week begins Monday 12:01 am GMT and ends the following Sunday at 11:59 pm GMT. Payment is a straightforward calculation of (hours worked X hourly rate) More Details: https://community.odesk.com/billing_payment_provider ]]>

Resources & Support: 

<![CDATA[ Resources & Support Resources: Provider Quick Tutorial - https://community.odesk.com/provider_tutorial oDesk Policies https://community.odesk.com/odesk_policies oDesk Handbook https://community.odesk.com/handbook/ Online Handbook https://community.odesk.com/handbook FAQ https://community.odesk.com/faq Support oDesk Community http://community.oDesk.com Live Customer Support via PHP Live (Button on website) Help Tickets: “Help” link on top right corner on website Account Manager ]]>