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Jobs, Jobs, Jobs and more IT Jobs

2009-02-26T07:35:00.001-08:00

Welcome to my blog. All the jobs listed above are current and open job offers. Yes, these are freelancing job offers. There is no binding. Just click to Join and it is free to browse the available Job offers & Opportunities in your country as per your skills.

Meet the software requirements and Earn sitting at home. Enhance the experience and grow with the latest demand. Here, job offers are for individuals, professionals, start up, small and big software firms. Job offers range from small $30 per offer to as high as $2000 per month. Not only that you may also find Maintenance & support contract offers by small and big clients

There is no cheating and all you need to do is

a) Be a member by Joining here.
b) Browse the Jobs as per your skills and experience
c) Prepare the Response to Proposal (RFP) , Estimate the Proposal, & Quote your Price.
d) Once Quote is prepared, send an email to the client and discuss the formalities of deliverables and time frame.
e) Request for clarifications , if any

Yes, all can be done via this site

Tips to prepare the perfect Proposal to the Solution
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a) Start with What you are, your experiences or your Organization in small para. Thank the Client for the Opportunity at the end of the para
b) Describe in next para as what you have understood of his proposal
c) Describe the Software products & versions, HW requirements which client will need to support the Solution
d) Describe the Solution by Drawing some pictures to give overall understanding of your solution
e) Isolate the Project into Small chunks and describe the approach
f) Show if any past project done either on similar grounds or on similar technologies. This para should reflect your capability and confidence
h) Mention the quote, if possible drill down upto individual levels

Don'ts
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You might see many competitors showing quotes without any supportive documentation or not even have done any considerable study of the proposal. You can even find quote of $30 for a $500 worth project just because somebody spend just 5 minutes on client proposal, and ignore main requirements, and went ahead with the gut feeling.
Such Competitors never win.

Trust your Quote as it is prepared after you have scoped the project in small projects. Mention Assumptions and Out of Scope clearly. Your Solution Approach will give client a confidence of your capability and completion of task. So, why to run after or chase a lower quote. It's upto client maturity how well he percieve your response. It is always good to work with better and sensible client than a client looking for cheap solutions and does not understand the response to proposals. I have to say this but is a fact, not all client are tech savy hence, many projects are just a fancy hence, identifying a good client and a project will be an art in today's world

All the Best!!!

More JOBS
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More Jobs Offers and Opportunities in UK and Ireland is visible on right hand side from the well known WorkCircle. Please search more jobs on it by using WorkCircle Search Box.

RevResponse - Source for free Magazines

2008-07-16T11:10:00.000-07:00

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Today's Energy solution

2008-07-08T14:13:00.001-07:00

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Today's Energy Solutions will serve small and large energy companies, manufacturers/designers of materials and components for alternative energy resources, and a select group of government offices.

Even with widespread conservation measures, the need for electricity is estimated to increase by 40% by 2030. This demand for energy is the new frontier for manufacturers with the foresight and determination to design and build systems and components for generating new energy solutions as well as reducing the cost and improving the capacity of existing energy sources. Today's Energy Solutions is the only publication devoted to helping these manufacturers succeed. With quarterly issues in 2008, Today's Energy Solutions will provide valuable information to help manufacturing professionals improve productivity on current processes as well as facilitate the creation of new processes for alternative energy solutions.

Geographic Eligibility: USA (Print or Digital Version Available), Canada, Mexico, and International (Digital Version Only)

Publisher: GIE Media

Freelancing - more and more attractive

2008-04-28T01:38:00.000-07:00

Creative Freelancing introduces readers to various part-time and full-time freelance opportunities, including: freelance writing; freelance graphic design; freelance programming; freelance photography; and many other freelance opportunities.

With the rising cost of commodities, many people are forced to look for other ways to earn money. Extra work is no longer an exception but a rule, especially in cities where the cost of living can be high. Now, people hold two or three jobs just to pay their bills. This is not just a trend for students, according to Ms. Gallagher, but also for people who have established careers. Nowadays, everyone has an extra job to earn extra income.

According to recent studies, freelance jobs account for 25 percent of contracted writing, graphic designs, web designs and software development in the world. Freelancing full-time or part-time is a career choice, and freelance jobs offer plenty of opportunities and benefits.

"One of the most popular sources of extra money on the side is freelancing," said Gallagher. "Unlike many part-time jobs, like babysitting on weekends or doing some hours at the local movie house after work, freelancing allows you to practice your profession. This way, you are able to use what you already do in your regular job and earn extra cash for your current skills."

Freelancing also affords the person more free time compared to other side jobs. This is because freelancing does not require the person to render a specific number of hours. Jobs are often per project basis. The schedule is given at the start of the contract. It is up to the freelancer to manage or budget his time so that he can finish the job on or before the deadline. This is a benefit to freelancing. The job is finished when the freelancer is finished with it.

Another benefit of freelancing is that you can freelance without being physically present. The World Wide Web and the speedy transfer of data allow people to telecommute. Although they would still be doing the job, they don't have to be in the same area, location or country as the company they are freelancing for. They can work from home and do the transactions over the Internet.

Today, freelancers can easily find work through the Internet. The Internet has become a good facilitator of freelancers and employers around the world. These jobs can range from writing short articles to language tutorials to architectural designs. The demand for freelancers is very high, as shown by the thousands of projects posted on the Internet.

How To Work At Home As a Freelancer

2008-04-17T08:32:00.000-07:00

How To Work At Home As a Freelancer

Freelancers are in high demand. There are literally thousands of jobs available for freelancers, and with a little know-how you can land a few of these jobs.

A freelancer, or contract service provider, is someone who works on a contract or freelance basis. As a freelancer you are acting as a specialist, or expert, in your field. This is not to say you need dozens of awards hanging on your wall, you just need to be proficient and knowledgeable in the duties you perform.

Freelancers are in high demand by employers for many reasons -when a project deadline must be met, when the company lacks adequate expertise or experiences sudden and explosive growth, and so on ...

© Brett Krkosska - All Rights Reserved
Managing Editor
http://www.homebiztools.com

Client is always right ? Is that so...

2008-04-10T13:51:00.000-07:00

The c u s t o m e r is always right, r i g h t? W r o n g. Clients can make insistent requests that would actually be detrimental to their business or intention. This usually happens if the client is inexperienced or misinformed in your field of work. Sometimes the cause is simply bad taste. Most of us have probably encountered more than our share of these clients. You can recognize this type of client easily, especially when they’re telling you the following things:

“ Can we put frames and flashing images on my website? I like the way they look.”

“ Maybe if you use red, orange, and purple on my logo it’d look more harmonious and professional.”

“ I want my business press release to start with a poem my 5 year old son wrote.”

S o u n d s f a m i l i a r, right? Due to the destructive nature of these requests, I’ve learned to call these types of clients “Self-Destructing Clients”. They want us to deliver the best results, but their requests are preventing their own success. My experience with these clients taught me so many lessons that I now know how to nip the problem in the bud, fix existing problems, and communicate better. Hopefully, you can learn from my own experiences rather than going through that difficult road yourself.
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R e c o g n i z e these clients before you sign the contract

The first thing you can do is to recognize the Self-Destructing Client the minute they walk into the door. If you do most of your work online, you need to do this within a couple of emails. For example, you may receive a query about your web design services. Your potential client might say “I want you to make me a page that looks like this”, with a link to a website that looks like it was made in 1997. It has a background MIDI file playing, flashing bright yellow cursive text, and frames. It would’ve given anyone conjunctivitis. Apparently, this is what your potential client wants.

Now, this request wouldn’t be a big deal if your potential client wanted a page where design wasn’t very important. However, design will be the primary factor if the client also wants a “professional look” that would make their business look established, as if it were a Fortune 500 company.

Obviously, either this prospect has bad taste or hasn’t been looking at websites of Fortune 500 companies. This person is obviously a Self-Destructing Client.

As you’ve probably noticed, it’s easy to spot Self-Destructive Clients based on their examples of the desired finished product. You can automate this step by including it in your standard client questionnaire. (You have one, right?) Apart from basic contact information, it should also include the following: “List down 3 websites/ illustrations/ articles that best represent what you want me to do:” Your potential client’s answers will give you a better look at their expectations and their understanding of what you can do for them.

Now that you have a Self-Destructing Client on your hands, what do you do?

If you haven’t signed the contract yet, it helps to educate the client about what’s best for her needs. You don’t do this by writing her a lengthy email that resembles a college course for your field. Here are some tips on how to show a Self-Destructing client that her requests are bad for business:

* Give it a polite start. Try to give your message in the most tactful way possible. “Although the examples you listed are great, they don’t seem to be the best solution for you right now.”
* List the reasons why you think that your client’s examples aren’t ideal, and support your statements. Don’t just say “Because yellow text on black background hurts my eyes”. Not only is that insulting, but you’re also implying that she has bad taste. Instead, say “Other design options are better” and link to a study or news item that shows research about blue (or some other color) being the optimal choice if you want to give a professional impression.
* Give your own examples of what would work best. At the end of the email, make your own example list of what will work better as a finished product (preferably, use similar companies or organizations).
* Make it short. Your client probably doesn’t have the time or patience to read a lengthy email. Plus, writing lengthy explanations can sound self-indulgent.

Doing this will gain your potential client’s trust, especially since you’ve just displayed that you are truly knowledgeable in your field. If she still hesitates, you can show her the work you’ve done for previous clients as “case studies” – and make them sound as good as they really are. “ABC Company wanted the same things you did at first, but I just applied my expertise and they’ve just told me a month ago that my redesign caused a 200% increase in sales.” Sometimes, educating the client and showing case studies is enough for them to go from self-destruct to success.

What if my Self-Destructing Client is very insistent on these absurd requests?

One thing you can do for stubborn Self-Destructing clients is to make them a deal. Tell them that you’re a real expert in your field and that you’ve seen good results repeatedly come out of your efforts. If they let you do it your way and they get the results they want – whether it’s sales, comments from visitors, etc. – then they get to keep the work you made. If they don’t get the results that they wanted, then you promise to redo everything their way, no matter how absurd the outcome (of course you don’t tell them the part about absurdity). Of course, this requires you to have the following things: a concrete way to measure results, unbreakable confidence in your own work, and the luxury of time to redo the project should they be unhappy with the results. If you’re delivering a high quality product, odds are they’d be happy with your work and recommend you to friends.

Making this kind of deal is only a great solution if you really know, whether from experience or hard facts, that you can deliver the results they want. Otherwise, this would be a very risky move. Be sure that you are informed, skilled, and determined enough to make it work.

Even if you offer potential clients this deal, some of them won’t want any part of it. In the end, either of you has to give in. At this point, it’s your call whether to accept the job or to tell your client that you obviously can’t give them what they want from you and that they should look for other freelancers who can. If you need the extra income, doing the job won’t hurt – just don’t add it to your portfolio if you don’t think it’s your best work. However, if you can afford to walk away from the job, I suggest that you do. Obviously, this person won’t trust your decisions and expertise. Accepting the job means encountering multiple frustrations along the way. In the end it’s a choice between money and your sanity.

Guide to increase Freelancer's Business

2008-04-10T13:47:00.000-07:00

Freelancers Challenges and Way to keep Business going and going

O N E of the biggest challenges involved in freelance work is reaching and maintaining a steady workload. For many freelancers finding new clients can be a time-consuming process, which leaves less time for income-producing work. What if this effort could be reduced or eliminated? You could more completely dedicate your focus to earning money and doing a great job.

I n c r e a s i n g the amount of referral business you receive can be one of the most effective ways to reduce the amount of time that is spent on no-income producing activities. Actively working to increase referrals from clients, friends, and family is often not a priority, as many freelancers feel that is not in their control. Instead, they just wait — and hope — that someone sends them a referral.
Reasons to Love Referrals

They Find You

Less work is required on your part to land new gigs via referrals. Less work for the same results is always good.

Trust

Those who are referred to you will have a higher opinion of your services and more trust for you because someone they respect has recommended you. The trust that they have for whoever recommended you is partially transferred to trust in you.

You Have an Advantage

If a client is talking to other freelancers in regards to their project, as a referral from a friend you will have an advantage over the others (all other factors being equal).

Free Advertising

Word-of-mouth referrals are essentially free advertising for you and your services. Not only is it free, but it’s actually more effective than just about any other type of advertising you can do.

They Snowball

The more happy clients you have, the more referrals you’re likely to receive. And the more referrals you receive, the more customers you’ll have spreading the word about your services. In most cases, the longer you’ve been around the more referrals you’ll get.

12 Great Ways to Increase the Number of Referrals You Receive

1. Provide Superior Quality

The best thing you can do to improve your chances of getting referrals is to provide a quality of work that blows clients away. Clients that get these results will be your best advertisements as they have had a great experience and can share their story with others in need of great service.

Without high quality work, you’re unlikely to get many referrals, if any. People simply don’t want to refer a friend to someone who won’t live up to their expectations. If you’re focusing too much of your effort on the other methods of growing referrals, your quality of work can suffer and your other efforts will be wasted.

2. Take Care of Your Customers

Customer service counts for freelancers, too. Focus on providing timely and clear communication, and always be professional. In many cases, the service provided is actually what satisfies the client more so than the work itself.

3. Under Promise, Over Deliver

It’s a bit of a cliche, but it is very effective in allowing you to keep your clients satisfied. Don’t promise them anything that isn’t likely to happen, and give yourself the chance to out-do their expectations. With this strategy they should never be disappointed.

4. Ask for Referrals

Sometimes you just have to ask for what you want. Many clients will be willing to refer you to friends or colleagues, but they may not even think about it unless you bring it up. Remind customers that referrals are a big part of your business, and ask them if they know of anyone that could benefit from your services. If you have done an exceptional job for them, chances are they will make an effort to help you in this way.

5. Distribute Business Cards

Whenever you get a chance, give a business card to a client or perspective client. If someone has your business card they can easily contact you and there is no need to search for a service provider: you’re right there for them.

6. Follow Up with Former Clients from Time-to-Time

Staying in touch with clients and former clients is essential to developing more referral business. If you’ve spoken with a client recently they are more likely to have you in mind when a referral opportunity presents itself. Those who are able to attract a significant number of referrals have found a way to stay in the forefront of the minds of clients.

7. Make it Easy for Others to Refer You

Let’s face it, clients are more likely to refer you if it’s convenient for them. Do they have to search for your phone number, email address, or website address? If so, you’re running the risk that they’ll refer someone else who has made it more convenient for them to do so. Distributing business cards helps in this way, as does periodic mailings or emails.

Real Estate agents do this very well by sending out things like magnets and calendars to clients (Our estate agent sends us a bottle of wine every Christmas! No phone numbers written on the bottle, though… — Ed). When someone is looking for their phone number, it’s easily accessible because of that magnet on the refrigerator. Having a memorable URL is another big help here. If they can’t remember your URL, they can’t tell their friends where to find you without looking it up.

8. Have Clearly Defined Services

Sometimes your clients may know exactly what type of service you have provided for them, but they may not know about some of the other services that you offer. If your services are clearly defined and easily understood, the client might see an opportunity for you to help someone else.

Your website is probably one of your key methods for communicating information about your services. How clearly defined are they? When a referral arrives at your website, will they be able to tell exactly how you can help them?

9. Ask Clients for Feedback

After you have completed a project, it’s a good habit to ask them for their thoughts on the service that you provided. Were they satisfied with your work to the extent that they would be willing to refer a friend? Are there areas that you can improve your work and your service? If you’re able to do a better job of satisfying your clients, you’ll get more referrals.

10. Have a Competitive Advantage

If your client is asked to refer a freelancer, what will make them choose you over someone else? Most of us have a great deal of competition with other service providers. Having an edge or a competitive advantage to separate yourself from the pack will pay huge dividends. Take the time to find something that sets you apart from the crowd, and make sure that it’s communicated through your marketing and promotion. As clients come to recognize your competitive advantage you will have a better chance of getting their recommendation.

11. Thank People for Their Referrals

When someone sends you a referral, take the time to let them know that you appreciate the fact that they thought of you, and let them know that it makes a real difference for you and your business. Friends, family, and clients will feel good about the impact that they’re able to have on your work, and hopefully they’ll look for even more opportunities to send business your way.

12. Grow Your Professional Network

In addition to relying on friends, family, and clients for referrals, developing a strong network of fellow professionals can make a world of difference. Those professionals may have clients that are in need of your services, they may have perspective clients that are looking for something they can’t provide, or the may just have more work than they can handle. In any situation, if they have a contact that they feel is qualified for the job, they’ll probably make a referral.

Notes :- Creating Invoices by Freelancers

2008-04-07T06:46:00.001-07:00

Came across this article by allfreelance.com which is about various methods to create invoices

Link

What You Must not Do In The Freelance Business

2008-04-05T11:30:00.000-07:00

While the importance of knowing what to do correctly within one's home business is important, knowing what not to do can be just as valuable. There are many mistakes that freelance writers can make that will end up costing them large amount of money. This in turn is a result of bad decisions when running their business, whether big or small.

Keep a positive attitude
Most bad decision-making is a result of an attitude that tells someone they are not good at what they do. Perhaps you're been there before, you work hard on an article, essay, anything; you can't stop thinking about it. Then you step away from the assignment and come back to it, and begin thinking, it's not good enough. You think you will look ridiculous if you turn this in the way it is. This type of mindset will ruin a freelancer. By overcoming this mind in your head, you will be able to stay more focused and assure yourself that you will make every deadline. Confidence is key.

The importance of deadlines
Missing a deadline is a big business mistake as well. This is ultimately your business, people expect work on time, this is your only job for them. If you want to continuously receive work from various clients, you have to be on time. If you were to hire someone, if they repeatedly didn't fulfill their obligations, you wouldn't hire them again either. Remember that you are the professional in this situation. If there is a substantial reason why work cannot be finished on time, then so be it. However, if these reasons add up, you will likely lose business repeatedly. Make sure to be firm with your writing schedule and allot time for any emergencies that may arise so that your work will not be on time. Being responsible will get you EVERYWHERE in this business. By being an accountable writer, you will help your business to soar.

Make a work schedule
Keeping your business going after finding work online from places like http://freelanceritjobs.blogspot.com is vital for your ultimate freelance writing success. Ultimately, you have to be obligated to follow a work schedule, just as much if you were leaving home to go to the office. A home office is a great way to keep things settled and fixed in your home business. Be sure to make a to-do list of what you need to accomplish during a day. It is hard to not have a specific time frame of when you “have” to work. However, creating a “have-to” work schedule for yourself will help that struggle. Don't be afraid to be firm with yourself, ultimately you're your only boss. Only good things can come from a strong business mindset and dedication to your clients. Don't let all your hard work in getting your freelance business together fold because you do not make great business decisions.

Working from home has its perks and also its disadvantages. By taking time to invest much time into a business, the overall results of the hard work will pay off. A firm work schedule, dedication to deadlines and a positive attitude all will lead a freelance writer to great success in the near future.

The 6 Stages of Modern Career Development

2008-04-04T14:01:00.000-07:00

Career experts say that people will change careers (not jobs) 5-7 times in a lifetime. This being true, career management is an important life skill to develop and cultivate. There are six stages of modern career development: Assessment, Investigation, Preparation, Commitment, Retention, and Transition. Learning the characteristics of each stage will empower you to navigate through each stage easily and with more confidence.

In the Assessment Stage, you are getting ready for your life’s work. This stage is characterized by unawareness, in that you are not sure what your values, strengths, and weaknesses are. You start to feel like you want to know more about yourself and make a conscious effort to get in touch with who you really are.

Key characteristics:

* Taking assessment instruments
* Working with a career counselor or career coach

In the Investigation Stage, you are researching what work exists in the world. This stage is characterized by feelings of confusion, in that you are not sure what career options exist for you. You may feel overwhelmed with all of the different jobs and opportunities that exist as you begin the process of researching the modern world of work. But if you approach this stage with a positive frame of mind, you will find that you will learn about many possibilities you may have never considered.

Key characteristics:

* Researching the world of work
* Conducting informational interviews with people in your chosen field

In the Preparation Stage, you are still getting ready to do your life’s work. This stage is characterized by feelings of excitement, as you think of how wonderful it will be to perform meaningful work. However, there is still much work to be done, and in order to be successful, you have to be prepared.

Key characteristics:

* Gaining knowledge and experience
* Setting goals and adopting a success-oriented mind-set

In the Commitment Stage, you will feel confident, in that you have figured out what you are meant to do. Sometimes people have known all along what they were meant to do, but were not able to commit to the process of making it happen, for whatever reason. At this stage, more than ever, you must focus your energy and keep your eye on the target.

Key characteristics:

* Conducting a job search
* Negotiating and accepting a job offer

In the Retention Stage, you will feel comfortable in your career field, as you will now have figured out how things work in your industry. You will want to remain committed to your career by continually updating your skill set and staying current with industry standards.

Key characteristics:

* Providing first-class customer service skills
* Building a professional network

The Transition Stage is characterized by feelings of discomfort, in that you are unsure of what you will be doing next (and/or if you will be happy). In this stage, you will learn to make conscious changes in your career direction.

Key characteristics:

* Making career changes
* Developing resiliency

No matter what career stage you find yourself in now, you can be sure that you will enter and re-enter through these six stages many times though out your lifetime.

The Biggest Employment Change of All - Becoming an Entrepreneur

2008-04-04T13:36:00.000-07:00

For many of us, change can be a scary thing. When we are children, there is nothing better than meeting new friends and going to new places. But, when we become adults, change can be something that is less than appealing.

From finishing school and going on to college or university to getting married and having children, our lives are nothing but life changing moments.

Sometimes the one change that is the hardest to deal with is the change in our employment status, and one of the biggest career changes is the decision to go from being an “employee” to being your own “boss”, becoming a self-employed entrepreneur.

For those that have that overwhelming desire to be a small business owner, the entire journey to success is something that creates a sense of energy and fulfilment. The roads that are followed bring an abundance of information, continually adding to the entrepreneurial process and spirit.

Visits to local small business centers can provide a wealth of support and encouragement. There is always flyers, newsletters and experienced staff to assist you with any questions or concerns.

Another avenue that can be taken to contribute to your business’ success is becoming involved in networking groups. Most groups conduct weekly or monthly meetings, some more formal than others, which allow small business owners to share with each other their stories and experiences. It can create alliances that will benefit each business owner.

For myself, a small business owner in Southern Ontario, Canada, the road to being an entrepreneur included the participation in the SEA (Self Employment Assistance) Program sponsored by Human Resources Development Canada.

The SEA program offered, and is still offering, myself and my company a wealth of information and support. This program is available all across Canada. In Southern Ontario it is available in Brampton, Orangeville, and Toronto, as well as numerous other communities. The program consists of 10 weeks of in-class instruction which is performed by successful small business owners. The support then continues for one year with monthly networking meetings with the rest of the participants and one-on-one appointments with an instructor.

Although this program is only offered in Canada, there are similar programs offered in most other areas, whether you are in the United States or anywhere else in the world. Check your local phone book or small business magazines for more information. For myself, the decision to become self-employed was something that just felt right at the time. I had spent a number of years running my father’s lawn care company from my home. During that time, I had helped friends, family and acquaintances with everything from typing projects for them to designing their marketing material. So when the time came for my dad to retire, it just seemed natural to do what I had been doing for many years....providing word processing and desktop publishing services Then, with the increase in the use of the Internet, I learned to design websites.

So, if you are thinking of starting your own business, it is recommended that you do plenty of research. You have to see if the type of business you want to start is viable in your area. Is there a need for your product or service by the people or businesses in your community? Whether you will be looking for funding or not, you need to do a business plan. In the process of putting it together, you will have a better understanding of what you are doing and where you are going.

If you need help with certain aspects when building your business, such as promotion or putting together influential marketing material, there are many companies that specialize in taking some of the pressure off of your shoulders. Not all will be listed in the phone books yet, so you need to keep your eyes and ears open for mention of these companies.

Remember that not all small businesses are overnight successes. It takes plenty of work. Long hours with very little reward in the beginning. But, each time a new client or customer comes on board, you will feel butterflies in your stomach and a smile on your face. Use that feeling of exhilaration as your energy source and combine it with other relevant information that you acquire. Knowledge isn’t power...Action is!

How to be a successful Freelancer

2008-04-03T10:22:00.000-07:00

Work is an integral part of human life. It creates security, healthy living standards, happiness and pleasure. It is important for the physical, mental and moral development of an individual.

Over-work, has become the present trend, which contributes towards mental and physical exhaustion, rather than efficiency and effectiveness.

Efficiency in work may not result in quick promotion, but will definitely result in success. In order to improve and be efficient one has to have the right attitude, a desire to better things, be alert, desire to learn & grow, be hard working, patient, optimistic and be willing to co-operate.

Being organized is an important aspect of becoming efficient. A neat & tidy office enhances efficiency (a cluttered desk does not necessarily mean that the person is busy or hard working!). Have all the material you need next to you. Save time from constantly searching for things...

Prioritize - do what is most important first and then move on to other things.

Believe in yourself, be confident, respect authority, be true to yourself - all these will help get the right things done at the right time, in the right place.

Do give enough time to get work done

Do not be partial, be fair

Do be respectful towards all - keep employees' personal information confidential

IT Jobs by Technology

2008-04-03T06:59:00.000-07:00

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Tips for Setting a Realistic Maximum Project Price

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"Tips for Setting a Realistic Maximum Project Price"

These days, everyone wants the "best deal they can find" including the buyers and sellers. Buyers want to pay as little as possible for the best quality work while sellers want to earn a fair rate of return on their investment of skills and time. Somewhere in the middle of those two needs lies a win-win situation if you are willing to look for it.

Keep in mind as you read the following project pricing tips that they’re only guidelines. Oftentimes buyers are confused as to how to approach the task of setting a maximum bid for their projects. Hopefully the following information can help.

Tip #1 - Don’t Set an Unrealistic Price

As a buyer, you should strive to set a realistic price for the amount of work you are requesting. There are some buyers who set unreasonably low prices for complex work and there are sellers who will accept those prices. You should know however, that this type of "bottom fishing" is not without its risks.

There will be times when you will get the job done according to specification even after setting and accepting a bid that you know was ridiculously low. Other times, however, you may find yourself on the losing end of the deal and either have the seller walk away without completing the project, or receiving work which is well below your expectations. In either case you'll end up seeking another seller to completely redo the assignment. If you’re a gambler and you’ve got time to spend and money to waste on this type of game, then play away.

But at some level you need to think about the seller. After all, they’re probably relying on the money earned from your project to pay one of their bills. If you don’t accept the project after the seller put their time and effort into it, for whatever reason, that seller doesn’t get paid. The seller loses money and you will have lost valuable time. This is not a win-win situation.

Time is money. And time should never purposely be wasted - neither yours nor the person’s with whom you’ve contracted.

Tip #2 - Make You Needs Clear

As a buyer, you also need to create a request for proposal that clearly describes what it is you need. Clear specifications almost always result in more accurate bids and help reduce disappointment which results from misunderstandings down the road.

Sellers on GAF have many skills. But one skill no seller possesses is the ability to read your mind. So don’t make them! If you need programming done, and you forget to mention a major or even minor step that has to occur in the process, the resulting program won’t have it. It won’t be the seller’s fault; it will be yours. You can make the claim that you did not get what you expected, but you cannot withhold payment because you failed to accurately specify your expectations.

Likewise, if you need the services of a copywriter, you need to specify the type of copy you need. Is the copy supposed to drive traffic to your site or is it supposed to generate sales? There is a difference. It’s also better to specify the word count you need not a word range, and also your preferred topics. Remember sellers are NOT mind readers. They’ll never select a topic that even closely resembles anything you have in mind.

Tip #3 - Determine the Type of Project

After you have clearly identified your project specifications, it’ time to begin work on setting the maximum bid. Try to determine whether the work you have is the type that’s better priced on an hourly basis or a per-project basis.

There aren’t really any guidelines for making this type of determination, so there is no right or wrong determination. The goal here is to help you think more about how long the project will take to complete. If it’ll take X number of hours and the average hourly rate of the people who possess the type of skills you need is Y dollars, simply multiply out the numbers and you’ve got your maximum bid.

The same reasoning applies if you’re basing your decision on a per-project basis. You probably have some idea as to what price a project such as yours would fetch “out in the real world” so use this figure as a basis for calculating your maximum bid.

Just don’t approach the pricing with the belief that “someone who knows what they’re doing can do this in an hour” because unless you know first hand what it takes to do the project, you don’t know whether or not this statement is true. The reality is, many projects aren’t as easy to complete as they appear on the surface.

Microsoft .net Jobs

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Latest Website building or Microsoft.net related online IT jobs can be found on this website. Please visit the Jobs related Google Gadgets on top of this website. The Microsoft related jobs could either be performed by an individual or an Organization hence, the complexity and length of IT jobs/ IT projects posted on this website varies.

If you are not able to find the one that suits you, do not hesitate to come back again as jobs are updated daily on a regular basis as and when somebody needs something to be done.

Java Jobs

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Latest Java related online jobs can be found on this website. Please visit the Jobs related Google Gadgets on top of this website. The Java related jobs could either be performed by an individual or an Organization hence, the complexity and length of IT jobs/ IT projects posted on this website varies.

If you are not able to find the one that suits you, do not hesitate to come back again as jobs are updated daily on a regular basis as and when somebody needs something to be done.

IT Jobs Which you can do as a Freelancer

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Yes,

All IT Jobs listed on this website are updated on a daily basis and if you are freelancer interested to earn by completing projects then you have come to the right place. Infact, there are certain IT jobs posted with price tag as high as $3000 or more.

There are many small IT organizations which are in need of IT Projects can also look for relevant projects here and deliver on a regular basis.

Once you have selected the job, all you need to do is signup, bid for the job and once job is completed, you get paid. No middleman involved. No commissions.

Why Bidding, well, this is how the world is?