Getting your
work done from freelancer needs preparation and you need to ready as customer.
These are very basic and generic steps that each client who is posting projects
on freelancing sites needs to understand and follow. 

 <ul><li>Prepare detailed list of requirements
for the project you want to get it done. &nbsp;This is very important step in hiring a
freelancer. You will find lot of projects posted on freelancing site are one
line requirements, those projects do not define clearly what needs to achieved.
In case you plan to share details later when project starts, that may not be
good idea. Your project description is input for freelancer to come up with
appropriate solution. A good freelancer will be able to provide much better
proposal if you defined your project in detail. </li></ul>

 <ul><li>List down correct skills that you
expect freelancer to have. You may not be technical but understand what skills
you expect a freelancer to have. This is going to help you in selection
process. This will be very important when you expect to have multi-skilled freelancer.
</li></ul>

 <ul><li>Review proposals from freelancer carefully.
Check things like was freelancer able to understand the requirements? Did he
provide solution and details of how it will be achieved? Did freelancer mention
all pre-requisites needed before work can start? Did freelancer defined time it
will take to finish task? Did freelancer mention any risks associated with
execution? Does freelancer able to showcase any similar work done at past or proof
of skill like certifications etc.

</li></ul> <ul><li>Before awarding project, have initial
discussion with freelancer with communication tools provided by freelancing
sites. For example: Truelancer allows to shortlist freelancer from proposals
you have received. Shortlisting candidate that does not mean you have awarded
project, you can even have multiple candidates shortlisted. Once you shortlist
you can talk to those candidate through messaging provided by truelancer. These
discussions will give you more comfort about freelancer, you will know
communication style. You can ask questions to understand how freelancer is able
to respond them.

&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>After project is rewarded, have
regular status check and communication. This is much needed for longer
projects.&nbsp;</li></ul> Hope you find this information&nbsp;useful.&nbsp;

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