Freelancing is not easy. A few
days ago a young girl told me that when she told an interviewer that she is a
freelance content writer, he said she is into “easy money making”. Well, I
don’t think freelance content writing is as easy as it may sound to many
individuals. Freelancers are also known as contractors. It is high time to let the
world know that these contractors work very hard in order to compete with
hundreds and thousands of applicants around the world. They apply at different
online platforms from where they earn their living by delivering their clients
with top notch work.
Following are seven (07) traits,
based on my personal experiences, which should be possessed by professional contractors.
After all, it is all about bagging meatier contracts and maintaining healthy
yet professional relationships with existing clients.
1. Be Proactive in Communication:
Communication is the life and blood
of every business deal. One should be vocal, expressive and communicative when
it comes to delivering the content or services to the clients. In fact, it is
highly recommended to be proactive in order to communicate when not sure what
to do. This always helps and the relationship of a client and a contractor is
strengthened because of good communication skills. Rather than letting your
client reach you, reach to your client yourself.
2. Never Hesitate in Asking a Question
Remember what our teachers and
parents used to say when were kids? “Always ask if you don’t understand”.
Similarly, in professional life for freelance contractors and content writers
it is of prime importance to ask questions if the idea is not crystal clear.
This will make a complete picture and with the help of this one can easily deliver
the desired services. Save time by questioning your concerns and clarifying the
confusions so that you deliver the best to your client.
3. Be Transparent
There are times when a project or
task does not seem to be a sure shot success. Always share your concerns and
give valuable suggestions to your client. After all, a client appreciates to
work with a contractor who can give better ideas, strategies and plans to him. If
you think that the task won’t work as expected by the client always share this concern
with him so that the client, in future, does not put any blame on you or your
work.
4. Response is the Key
Clients are very jumpy when they
hire a contractor for any job and if they don’t hear from their contractors for
some time they get even more anxious. And they can easily get on the nerves of
contractors too. So, to avoid such a situation always respond to your client on
timely basis. Clients appreciate a responsive contractor and easily trust them
to carry out their projects.
5. Follow A Proper Timeline
It is all about meeting
deadlines. If a client wants you to complete a task or project on a particular
date, never miss it. For contractors, the most important element is to meet the
deadline by following a timeline. This is very simple yet demanding. If you get
in to the habit of delivering tasks on mentioned deadlines, contractors will
definitely start not only liking you but chances are that they will soon hire
you for other projects as well.
6. Positive Attitude Is All Your Client Needs
There are times when there is a
clash of opinions between a client and a contractor. One wants results and
other wants to do the work properly keeping different aspects in mind. In such
scenario, always share your concerns and keep the communication or clash
healthy. At the end of the day, client is always right! So, never go over board
and always bear a friendly smile with positive attitude. Show your client that
you want to work for him in order to deliver the best end product.
7. Add Value To Your Services
Many contractors these days over
commit and are not able to meet the claims which they made at the time of
starting the contract. For those, it is important to promise to deliver the
usual as mentioned by the client and in order to impress them always deliver
something extra. Value addition is the most important thing for a client.
With the help of above mentioned
characteristics I am sure that many contractors / content writers will get
benefited. These are tried and tested traits so, rest assured for the
successful career. If you have any valuable points to share then comment to the
post so that others can get benefited.
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