Author Topic: Anybody here who have tried Odesk? (Read 2259 times)

schizobaby · « **on:** Apr 19, 2011, 10:50 PM »

I am interested on becoming an Individual Contractor on Odesk. But looking at the website, it seemed so taxing to learn, esp. when you have to take the Odesk Readiness Test so you can increase your job applications quota.

I need feedback re:

1. How reliable is Odesk in delivering jobs to both Hiring Managers and Contractors?
2. What is the usual mode of payment on Odesk?
3. What are your good and bad experiences on Odesk?

nuper17 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 03, 2011, 08:24 AM »

I did, but I never got employed because my resume is not that impressive. I think you have to build your reputation first by accepting the low paying jobs that they offer. I read in some forums before that there are Filipinos who are making money with oDesk, too bad no one replied to your post....

freelancer0716 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 03, 2011, 07:30 PM »

Hi there, Newbie here on this forum but I've been doing online jobs for 4 years now. I have done and still doing Odesk.
I started as a telemarketer way back 3 years ago.
The odesk exam is really super easy. It just makes sure that you understand the guidelines of Odesk. The other exams are OK, some are a bit challenging. The more exams you take the more impressive your profile will be. I got my 1st client from Odesk. We decided to work outside Odesk to save the client the additional charges. The payment system is usually through Paypal, but then it depends on your negotiation with the client. So I managed to convince my client to send my pay thru Xoom. I've gotten a lot of clients from Odesk but I still do not have any Odesk hours because we always work outside Odesk. There are a lot of clients who look for employees from odesk, and so it's a good venue. So far, no problems. Pay is good, clients are decent and kind.

magbabakal · « **Reply #3 on:** May 04, 2011, 09:13 PM »

^ sir baka pwede niyo naman kami bigyan ng employer. ang hirap kasi makahanap ng employer sa odesk e. baka pwede mo kaming irefer... thank you...

bernadeth · « **Reply #4 on:** Jun 18, 2012, 11:35 AM »

I'd like to share my experience in Odesk. I've been registered in odesk since 2009 but been active last april 2012 when I'm in maternity leave kasi need kumita while my hubby is working naman as an Architect.

Now, I have 7 clients/employer. From start, you have to complete your profile. Be competitive and attractive to the clients and bid. My first project was 10USD fixed rate. Medyo mababa pero dun magsstart yun till nag grow and I git 15 clients. When I computed my earnings from April till now. I got 900 USD for 2 months now! maliit pa yan compare sa ibang contractor basta marami kang skills. Minsan ibang clients long term basis or full time freelancer pag magaling ka di ka bibitawan. on going lang ang projects. I withdrawn a $100 weekly! Yes, that is weekly.

I'm an AutoCAD drafter. maraming job sa Odesk basta pasuk sa requirements nila at exam. Ok.. I wish makukuha ako ng potential clients and full time basis para pede na ko magresign. Now you can work at home with your kids pa.

Hope na inspired ko kayo..

Try nyo din ang:

www.elance.com
www.freelancer.ph
www.peoplehour.com
www.guru.com

Mga legit din yan.
Basta ok ang portfolio nyo at profile and be competitive sa cover letter nyo. makakuha din kayo projects.

Thanks!

ferrariEverest · « **Reply #5 on:** Jun 18, 2012, 03:22 PM »

Quote from: magbabakal on May 04, 2011, 09:13 PM

^ sir baka pwede niyo naman kami bigyan ng employer. ang hirap kasi makahanap ng employer sa odesk e. baka pwede mo kaming irefer... thank you...

Sir marami online job sites, wag ka magfocus sa oDesk. malay mo, sa ibang job site ang 'swerte' mo.

saka sa online jobs, kahit may referral ka, pero insufficient or wala kang skills/experience, balewala Sir.
kailangan talaga ma-prove mo sa employer mo na deserving ka

kung marami kang skills/experience, hindi ka magugutom jan, basta maging pursigido ka lang.

ganyan naman sa lahat ng trabaho/negosyo d ba

dhingdong · « **Reply #6 on:** Jun 20, 2012, 09:39 PM »

Member din ako ng Odesk since 2010, kaya lang because of my work dito sa abroad, hindi ako naging pursigido dun. Last year nung mejo lumuwag ang time ko, I tried to apply sa mga Odesk jobs na alam kong kaya ko. I was hired in less than a week and made that project successfully.
Mataas ang binigay sa king feedback ng employer and mataas din ang feedback na binigay ko sa kanya. Madami ang kumikita sa Odesk, hindi lang basta kita, pero malaking pera ang kinikita nila depende sa skills din.
Sa payment system, walang problema. Maganda ang systema ng Odesk and I would highly recommend it based on my experience.
After that project, hindi na ulit ako nag active sa Odesk hanggang ngayon kasi wala akong time. Busy sa work. Pero meron pa din iilan na nag-i-invite sa kin for interview sa Odesk na pumapasok sa e-mail ko hanggang ngayon.
Sa ngayon madami ng contractor sa Odesk, dapat simulan mo sa mababa ang fee mo just to have the experience, pag may magandang feedback na sa resume mo, madali ka ng makakakuha ng susunod mong projects.

pmtmember · « **Reply #7 on:** Aug 04, 2012, 10:05 PM »

i have clients from http://www.freelancer.com/ and http://www.vworker.com/ before. They are legit sites. Don't focus sa odesk. marami pa iba. Also, accept low paying projects or bid at the lowest possible price para you can get testimonies. Basta bago ka pa lang, building your portfolio should be your concern.

reluma · « **Reply #8 on:** Aug 05, 2012, 08:59 PM »

ok naman ang oDesk. maraming pinoy na kumikita dito.
kaso Employer ako sa oDesk kaya panay labas ang pera ko hehehe.

cebuguy · « **Reply #9 on:** Aug 05, 2012, 11:02 PM »

Mahirap din ang competition don. Ang ginagawa ng ang ibang mga indiano ay magtrabaho sa ibang employer ng libre para sa ratings.

pmtmember · « **Reply #10 on:** Aug 06, 2012, 07:43 AM »

mga indiano ang mahilig mag barat bids

cebuguy · « **Reply #11 on:** Aug 06, 2012, 11:25 AM »

Quote from: pmtmember on Aug 06, 2012, 07:43 AM

mga indiano ang mahilig mag barat bids

astig din eh.
pinaplano rin nila at talagang makikiusap na bigyan sila ng mataas na rating. the next time dahil may mataas na rating na ay pwede na silang magtaas ng bid.

sicalsem · « **Reply #12 on:** Aug 06, 2012, 12:30 PM »

Hindi rin siguro effective and style ng mga indian kasi pinakamarami pa rin ang pinoy contractors sa oDesk.

cebuguy · « **Reply #13 on:** Aug 07, 2012, 10:48 AM »

may rates din ako sa odesk pero lumipat ako sa easyoutsource. ayoko na minomonitor ako ng employer sa bawat minuto

AdamSteve31 · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 16, 2013, 08:07 AM »

Yes Odesk is a similar platform like freelancer.com . Its good too, So many projects to bid on. And I felt its easier to get projects at Odesk than Freelancer . Theres a lot of competition at freelancer.