Comments on: 25 Reasons You Didn’t Get The Gig http://freelancefolder.com/25-reasons-you-didnt-get-the-gig/ The Blog For Freelancers And Web-Workers Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:04:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: phonecard http://freelancefolder.com/25-reasons-you-didnt-get-the-gig/comment-page-1/#comment-57965 phonecard Mon, 03 Jan 2011 08:22:23 +0000 http://freelancefolder.com/25-reasons-you-didnt-get-the-gig/#comment-57965 Hi, I really like the point about selling too early. One piece of advice that has stuck with me over the years is from Brian Tracy – he says that you really know the clients needs by asking a lot of questions before you have any business selling them anything. nice post! Hi, I really like the point about selling too early. One piece of advice that has stuck with me over the years is from Brian Tracy – he says that you really know the clients needs by asking a lot of questions before you have any business selling them anything. nice post!

]]> By: All You Need to Know about Web Design Project Preparation | Woobzine http://freelancefolder.com/25-reasons-you-didnt-get-the-gig/comment-page-1/#comment-31818 All You Need to Know about Web Design Project Preparation | Woobzine Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:40:39 +0000 http://freelancefolder.com/25-reasons-you-didnt-get-the-gig/#comment-31818 [...] We’ve all heard the fairytale about a lonely princess locked in the tower. She patiently waits for a knight in shining armor (and she sometimes waits him for years!). But if the confident and courageous knight coming to save her was butt-naked or rude, best bet is she would stay in her tower and wait for the next one (well, except for Fiona and Shrek, but you’re definitely not Shrek). Same as the meeting place, if you already know your client, did business with him/her a lot in the past, or you’re friends, “casual” [clothes] will do just fine in most cases. If you’re meeting with a CEO or something, you might want to consider something more “classy“. Cocktail or picnic won’t do… Jon Phillips (for FreelanceFolder) [...] [...] We’ve all heard the fairytale about a lonely princess locked in the tower. She patiently waits for a knight in shining armor (and she sometimes waits him for years!). But if the confident and courageous knight coming to save her was butt-naked or rude, best bet is she would stay in her tower and wait for the next one (well, except for Fiona and Shrek, but you’re definitely not Shrek). Same as the meeting place, if you already know your client, did business with him/her a lot in the past, or you’re friends, “casual” [clothes] will do just fine in most cases. If you’re meeting with a CEO or something, you might want to consider something more “classy“. Cocktail or picnic won’t do… Jon Phillips (for FreelanceFolder) [...]

]]> By: The Baldchemist http://freelancefolder.com/25-reasons-you-didnt-get-the-gig/comment-page-1/#comment-17805 The Baldchemist Sun, 14 Sep 2008 06:15:04 +0000 http://freelancefolder.com/25-reasons-you-didnt-get-the-gig/#comment-17805 "AUTHENTICITY", now that should be the buzzword. Cheers Jon. The Baldchemist “AUTHENTICITY”, now that should be the buzzword. Cheers Jon. The Baldchemist

]]> By: The Baldchemist http://freelancefolder.com/25-reasons-you-didnt-get-the-gig/comment-page-1/#comment-13515 The Baldchemist Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:36:14 +0000 http://freelancefolder.com/25-reasons-you-didnt-get-the-gig/#comment-13515 Don't ever take a portfolio or the laptop with you. The reason you got there in the first place was because your credentials spoke for you. They already know about you. Go there . Listen, make notes and then go . Tell the punter you are will get back with an outstanding creation. No one wants an answer there and then. If you can produce creative and a cost in 5 minutes then you haven't given enough thought to it. Find out who they wish to attract. Form a strategy for that market and design something exquisite for them. Something that makes them stand out from the rest. What you have done in the past has nothing to do with what you are going to do for them NOW. AND make sure you write great compelling copy. The Baldchemist Don’t ever take a portfolio or the laptop with you. The reason you got there in the first place was because your credentials spoke for you. They already know about you. Go there . Listen, make notes and then go . Tell the punter you are will get back with an outstanding creation.
No one wants an answer there and then. If you can produce creative and a cost in 5 minutes then you haven’t given enough thought to it.
Find out who they wish to attract. Form a strategy for that market and design something exquisite for them. Something that makes them stand out from the rest. What you have done in the past has nothing to do with what you are going to do for them NOW.
AND make sure you write great compelling copy.
The Baldchemist

]]> By: Karen J http://freelancefolder.com/25-reasons-you-didnt-get-the-gig/comment-page-1/#comment-4479 Karen J Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:34:51 +0000 http://freelancefolder.com/25-reasons-you-didnt-get-the-gig/#comment-4479 These are some great points and many of them are mentioned in my eBook on freelancing...along with some others that aren't mentioned. I've been a successful freelancer for ten years now and I finally know exactly how to get almost any job I want. I'm moving on to teaching others how to do it. You can check out my new blog at http://freedomfreelancing.blogspot.com/ or check out my report at www.virtualfreelanceguide.com These are some great points and many of them are mentioned in my eBook on freelancing…along with some others that aren’t mentioned.

I’ve been a successful freelancer for ten years now and I finally know exactly how to get almost any job I want.

I’m moving on to teaching others how to do it. You can check out my new blog at http://freedomfreelancing.blogspot.com/ or check out my report at http://www.virtualfreelanceguide.com

]]> By: Do you need testimonials as a freelancer? : Ignite Living http://freelancefolder.com/25-reasons-you-didnt-get-the-gig/comment-page-1/#comment-2598 Do you need testimonials as a freelancer? : Ignite Living Wed, 28 Nov 2007 06:22:32 +0000 http://freelancefolder.com/25-reasons-you-didnt-get-the-gig/#comment-2598 [...] read a fantastic post recently called the 25 reasons you didn’t get the gig. There’s one specific item Jon mentioned that I wanted to talk about: testimonials. In a [...] [...] read a fantastic post recently called the 25 reasons you didn’t get the gig. There’s one specific item Jon mentioned that I wanted to talk about: testimonials. In a [...]

]]> By: Freelance Advice from the Blogosphere, Part 5 | Freelance Parent http://freelancefolder.com/25-reasons-you-didnt-get-the-gig/comment-page-1/#comment-1545 Freelance Advice from the Blogosphere, Part 5 | Freelance Parent Sat, 03 Nov 2007 00:18:28 +0000 http://freelancefolder.com/25-reasons-you-didnt-get-the-gig/#comment-1545 [...] we want.  This week, Freelance Folder gave us a heads-up on the flip side with Jon’s post on “25 Reasons You Didn’t Get the Gig.”  Hmm . . . I think the glass just got half-empty [...] [...] we want.  This week, Freelance Folder gave us a heads-up on the flip side with Jon’s post on “25 Reasons You Didn’t Get the Gig.”  Hmm . . . I think the glass just got half-empty [...]

]]> By: f0ul http://freelancefolder.com/25-reasons-you-didnt-get-the-gig/comment-page-1/#comment-1483 f0ul Tue, 30 Oct 2007 21:33:56 +0000 http://freelancefolder.com/25-reasons-you-didnt-get-the-gig/#comment-1483 @Charlie Experience = reliability = a known factor Without experience, you don't have proof that you are able to complete the job, that you can work well with others, that you can listen to what's required and follow instruction properly. In short experience is proof that what you say you can do is true! The only way around this is to try and get the experience at any cost. I used to work in a quite technical role for minimum wage for ages - but eventually, the experience opens doors that my qualifications couldn't. It might mean that your dreams of a walking into a well paid role might lie shattered, but in the long term, its the only way! @Charlie

Experience = reliability = a known factor

Without experience, you don’t have proof that you are able to complete the job, that you can work well with others, that you can listen to what’s required and follow instruction properly.

In short experience is proof that what you say you can do is true!

The only way around this is to try and get the experience at any cost. I used to work in a quite technical role for minimum wage for ages – but eventually, the experience opens doors that my qualifications couldn’t. It might mean that your dreams of a walking into a well paid role might lie shattered, but in the long term, its the only way!

]]> By: charlie http://freelancefolder.com/25-reasons-you-didnt-get-the-gig/comment-page-1/#comment-1482 charlie Tue, 30 Oct 2007 20:53:59 +0000 http://freelancefolder.com/25-reasons-you-didnt-get-the-gig/#comment-1482 I have already linked this from my blog, and reading this post and its comments got me thinking about something that has bothered me for quite a while. I am looking for a job and having just graduated from university and having been for a number of interviews I am constantly told "worry were going to go with someone with more experience" but why? why does experience = greatness? surely *if* you find someone who is more talented why not pick them for the job and then hone them for greatness? surely natural talent trumps experience! /sigh I have already linked this from my blog, and reading this post and its comments got me thinking about something that has bothered me for quite a while.
I am looking for a job and having just graduated from university and having been for a number of interviews I am constantly told “worry were going to go with someone with more experience” but why? why does experience = greatness? surely *if* you find someone who is more talented why not pick them for the job and then hone them for greatness?
surely natural talent trumps experience! /sigh

]]> By: The Q-bicle http://freelancefolder.com/25-reasons-you-didnt-get-the-gig/comment-page-1/#comment-1477 The Q-bicle Tue, 30 Oct 2007 17:14:58 +0000 http://freelancefolder.com/25-reasons-you-didnt-get-the-gig/#comment-1477 Great article admonition on gig-landing. Other healthy reminders that'll get us through the panic attacks and heighten our chances along with cozying up to a potential client is keeping solid references and updated portfolios. In line at the top of the list, whenever you sit down and discuss a project with a client always do your homework in advance. This has been a boon for everyone who's always showed up to a meeting prepared. The long term effectiveness of preparation is that the overall meeting will have less creative idea restrictions and your client will have gained valuable insights from your meeting. The take home message for repeat work is always hard and consistent work--this will earn you repeat gigs. Without colliding with your own pricing belief system, though you shouldn't over nor under price your work, an introductory offer/discount may be a good strategy on getting the ball rolling and may be just the thing to turn an opportunity to your advantage and seal a potential deal. I've written some on the subject on my blog if you want to check it out. All these will do a fantastic job off winning you work and your client's affection for the type of work you do. Great article admonition on gig-landing. Other healthy reminders that’ll get us through the panic attacks and heighten our chances along with cozying up to a potential client is keeping solid references and updated portfolios. In line at the top of the list, whenever you sit down and discuss a project with a client always do your homework in advance. This has been a boon for everyone who’s always showed up to a meeting prepared. The long term effectiveness of preparation is that the overall meeting will have less creative idea restrictions and your client will have gained valuable insights from your meeting. The take home message for repeat work is always hard and consistent work–this will earn you repeat gigs. Without colliding with your own pricing belief system, though you shouldn’t over nor under price your work, an introductory offer/discount may be a good strategy on getting the ball rolling and may be just the thing to turn an opportunity to your advantage and seal a potential deal. I’ve written some on the subject on my blog if you want to check it out. All these will do a fantastic job off winning you work and your client’s affection for the type of work you do.

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