Don’t Overlook the Newbie

At one time, all of us were new at something we were passionate about and qualified to do. Yet because we hadn’t built up an impressive resume and didn’t have references bursting to sing our praises, we missed out on opportunities that we could have done well.

The same holds true for new Elance contractors. When they come up in your search results, don’t just scan right past. Give them a chance. In some cases, they’ll work harder and longer for you than a more seasoned freelancer will.

CYBER SNAGS

One of the drawbacks of sorting for contractors is you might miss out on the newbie opportunity. One way to make sure you get proposals from them is to not solely invite selected contractors. Leave the job posting open to all Elancers, and the up-and-coming stars will find you.

After all, they have everything to lose. One bad rating at the beginning can destroy a budding career. They’re well aware of this and will work hard to avoid it. You may need to have a little more patience as they learn the system, but there’s a lot of great talent out there. Elance is growing fast and new contractors are coming online all the time. Don’t miss out.