Once into the network, you will receive your FreeUp credentials that you can use to log in and view all open projects at any given time. You will also be added to the group Slack chat where new projects are posted throughout the day.
The tickets appear in real time on the Project Board and they are also posted to the Slack channels.
If you have the necessary skills and experiences, as well as the requirements set by the client, and you are interested to be introduced to the client, click the link and request for the ticket.
The FreeUp Ticket Matching Team may reach out to you for a particular project if they think the scope of the project matches your skill set and experience. It is up to you if you want to take the project.
Once you get a ticket, you are introduced to the client via email and through the Messenger System. For some clients, FreeUp may also introduce you in another way, i.e. Slack or Skype.
It is best practice to introduce yourself to the potential client within one business day of being introduced. Here are some examples of introductions that have landed clients:
It is best practice to customize your introduction to each client so that it directly addresses the ticket that they created and you were added to. Taking the time to add in a few custom sentences expressing your interest in the ticket and why you're a good fit improves conversions. It is also looks best if you make sure all of the font is in the same color and size. Making these small additions to your introduction can go a long way while landing new clients.
We recommend scheduling an interview with the client. If they want to hire you right away, they may forego the interview. It is best practice for interviews to last 10-15 minutes discussing your background, experience, and skills. We recommend not starting any consulting, work, onboarding, etc before the client clicks the hire button and you get a confirmation email. The client can find the link to hire you right inside the introduction email.
Once you are hired, all the work, hours, scope, etc are between you and the client. We recommend getting everything in writing before starting work to avoid disputes down the line.
Everything outlined above is a pretty quick process so it's been broken down for you to understand how it all works. If you have any questions, let me know.