1. What kind of profile image works best for attracting clients?
Answers:
• A picture
of me smiling, because it's considered more trustworthy and pleasant.
• An illustrated image of
my favorite animal.
• A picture of me wearing a
baseball hat and dark sunglasses.
• My company's logo.
2. What is one smart way to prove you're right for the job?
Answers:
• Offer to work for free.
• Ignore the client's
invitation to interview.
• Offer to
do a short, paid "test project" to show you have the necessary
skills.
• Send a cut and paste
cover letter full of spelling errors.
• Beg them to hire you
because you really need the money.
3. oDesk charges clients 10% of what they pay on your contract.
Answers:
• True
• False
4. Which statement about the Team App is FALSE?
Answers:
• The Team App lets you
track your time for hourly jobs.
• The Team App takes
work-in-progress snapshots at random times in 10-minute intervals.
• The Team
App must be used for fixed-price contracts.
• The Team App records the
total number of keystrokes and mouse clicks.
5. A good profile includes which of the following?
Answers:
• Your full name, title,
and photo.
• An overview that lets
potential clients know what you can do for them.
• A few completed skill
tests to demonstrate your expertise.
• Well-written text that
has a positive tone, is grammatically correct, and is spelled properly.
• All of
the above
6. What do you need to be successful on oDesk?
HINT: Everything you need to know is in the Contractor Manual!
Answers:
• A fast, reliable Internet
connection and an up-to-date Internet browser.
• A work-only email account
and a free Skype account.
• A basic understanding of
the English language.
• A ready-to-work attitude,
a strong set of skills, and an entrepreneurial spirit.
• All of
the above
7. Which of the following is TRUE about hourly jobs?
Answers:
• The client is billed only
for hours worked.
• Work time is logged
through the oDesk Team App.
• Your time is covered by
the oDesk Guarantee that an hour worked is an hour paid.
• All of
the above
8. Before you apply for a job, what questions should you ask
yourself?
Answers:
• Do I have the right
skills and experience for this job?
• Do I have the time
available to complete this job?
• Do I think the offered
rate is acceptable?
• All of
the above
9. What is the secret to being a highly successful freelancer on
oDesk?
Answers:
• Communicate early,
communicate often.
• Provide honest and
realistic project updates.
• Respond quickly and hit
deadlines.
• Listen to your client's
concerns and have a positive attitude.
• All of
the above
10. Which of the following is TRUE about fixed-price jobs?
Answers:
• Fixed-price jobs are not
covered by the oDesk Guarantee.
• Payment is at the
client's discretion.
• Fixed-price jobs are
generally smaller and are paid upon completion.
• Terms of the job are
agreed upon before work begins.
• All of
the above
11. oDesk charges a 10% fee on each contract.
Answers:
• True
• False
12. What do you need to be successful on oDesk?
HINT: Everything you need to know is in the Freelancer Manual
Answers:
• A fast, reliable Internet
connection and an up-to-date Internet browser.
• A work-only email account
and a free Skype account.
• A basic understanding of
the English language.
• A ready-to-work attitude,
a strong set of skills, and an entrepreneurial spirit.
• All of
the above
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