Although technically not a dating site, JobShuk operates very similarly. The most important part is the first impression, so you’d better work hard to make sure it’s the best.
Let’s run with this dating analogy a little further. When you show up, you want to make sure you:
- Look presentable
Don’t show up in torn or stained clothing. Make sure, at the very least, that you don’t look like you just came out of a coal mine.Your profile should obey some grammatical or stylistic guideline. Lack of punctuation, all caps, or no capitalization when appropriate are some examples of unpresentable appearances.
- Have an appearance that matches who you are
If you are associated with a religious, cultural, or social sect, make sure you look the part. In as much as we’d like for people to judge us on who we are, the first thing they know is what we look like. Match the costume to the role you play.If you are artistic, or have any other skill which can be demonstrated through your profile, be sure to let it shine. If you do not show it off, it will be assumed that you are not as skilled as you think. On the other hand, if your skill is in another field, such as mathematics, do not try to be an artist. Stick to the neat-and-clean rule, otherwise, it may look silly, or you might confuse people as to who you are.
- Foster a positive attitude
You know better than anyone else if you are worthy. Carry yourself and communicate in such a way that demonstrates it. If you believe it, your date will believe it.If you can handle a big client, do not limit yourself to the small fish. Even beginners in a field can explain why they will be the best person for the job. Otherwise, small and big clients alike will look for someone else. Believe you can handle the best, or you will be stuck with nothing.
- Know what you are looking for
Have a fuzzy picture in your mind of the person you are looking for and the qualities and values they possess. They probably have a picture in their mind of what they want, so try, within reason, to be that person. That way, you will be prepared to win them over when you find them and form a good match together.Attracting clients requires knowing who they are and what they are looking for. What is their budget? Will they need continued support? Money-back guarantees? If you can accommodate, make sure they know it and secure the sale.
- Do not make yourself too available
If you are too eager to be with someone, they will suspect that you feel you cannot do better. Since most people suffer from low self-esteem, they will assume you have low expectations and similar low self-esteem, violating rule 3, and making you "unfit". It is a silly game, but a reality we must accept.On your profile, list the types of work and services you provide. Let your prospective clients know what they can expect from you, and what not to expect. Describing and accepting jobs below your skill level imply that you are desperate for work. Desperation implies that you are not great at what you do. Give the impression that you are great, and let other people come running to you.
- Have fun
When you are nervous, the people around you are nervous. When you are relaxed, having fun, and enjoying the moment, others appreciate you, enjoy being with you, and feel that they are getting to know you.Open up, be yourself, and have fun. People looking to do business with you want to know that you can get the job done. But if you make the process enjoyable, its like icing the cake, giving them more reasons to come back for more.
I guess I went a bit far with the dating analogy, but I hope you appreciate the points I made. We’ll get into more profile details in Part 2.