Painting the Profile Picture

Clients understand there’s more to getting a job done than hiring the first contractor that pops up on their screen. They will research the proposal you submit, and then they will go to the business description you showcase in your profile. Your profile is part of you and your proposal. Don’t underestimate its impact on your sales.

In a 2011 Elance survey, 65 percent of respondents said the online profile or resume was more effective in landing a job than a traditional resume. That’s a significant majority, and fortunately, building that online presence is easy to do.