Success Story![]() Clemen Canaria is a NetSuite programmer in the Philippines who went from working for NetSuite directly to freelancing on oDesk, where he says he finds more challenges, uncovers more opportunities, and makes more money. Since joining oDesk in 2008, he has picked up several long-term clients. We asked him how he creates a long-term relationship with a remote employer, and most of his answers were variations on one word: "Trust." "If a task will need a skill that is not my forte, and I have only a little background on it, I tell the client that it may be best to have someone else do that specific task, as it would take less time and less money," he says. "It's my way of earning my clients' trust, thus earning a long-term working relationship with them." Lastly, he says, he makes the client's outcome a priority. "I also make sure that they are happy with my work by following up or checking up on them once I've submitted the output." Building Relationships for the Long TermMaking a one-time client an ongoing employer is about more than doing good work. oDesk's marketplace makes it easier for you to get hired and paid, but even easier than finding a new job is extending your relationship with a satisfied employer. Building that relationship is about more than "doing a good job." Doing good work, on time and within budget, is only the starting point. Here are some ways to really shine, and foster a longer-term collaboration:
For more, including an oDesk employer's perspective, read our blog post. Source : http://email.odesk.com/t/ViewEmail/r/F2423C33C03A2BE1/405DED436A1F77252A1BF84ACBDD178B |
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