How to Choose the Right Freelancer While Considering Portfolios – 6 Tips

How to Choose the Right Freelancer 

 

It goes without saying that resumes play pivotal role in defining the level of commitment of freelancers however, resumes may not necessarily guide you correctly at times since there is a vast difference in writing style of one freelance writer from another. Cover letters are one of the most useful sources through which you can judge the writing skills but the fear remains the same in that you don’t know whether that cover letter has actually been written by the freelancer or a copied one? The best approach in this respect is to check out the portfolios of the freelancers which truly demonstrate the performance of the writer as well as his feedback. Above all the review process is not a painstaking one if you focus on few important postulates:

Consider the Style

While going through the portfolios look for the style that you’re aiming for. You may find number of diverse kinds of designs and writing styles from one portfolio to the other; some freelancers stick to one particular style while other fancy for the number of various styles. It also shows the level of freelancer’s consistency and approach in completing the whole project.

Read Any Descriptions

Simply looking at the projects in the portfolios which the freelancers have successfully completed doesn’t display you the whole picture rather you need to read the project description which might state the freelancer’s role as well the employer’s expectation. Moreover, you’re supposed to select the project that caters to your requirements instead of just nipping on every client.

Look At the Dates

 

Recent activities are the first one to look for in the portfolios which shows the fresh commitment freelancers have gone through. You may not be concern with the work which performed couple of years even though it states a positive feedback. Up to date projects show the current style freelancer is employing. Don’t rely on previous style of projects; style can be changed within a period of months. Subsequently, if you’re satisfied with the project performance but the project appears to be outdated you may ask for the samples to prove further.

Check for Live Versions

While testing out freelancer’s capabilities through portfolios it’s not a general rule that everyone would insert link into his portfolio showing past performance. I prefer to opt for those freelancers who put the links relating to the client’s site into the profile that reveals the extent of solemnity of that freelancer.

Choose Based on What You Like

Even though you find someone with lots of work performed under the Big client names; you may not necessarily choose that freelancer. If you want your work to be completed in a strict deadline then you must look for the punctual freelancer even if he doesn’t have too much to show on the portfolio.

Follow Up on Questions

In the interview stage you shall be asking questions relating to the project such as the duration in which your project will be completed—how would you (the freelancer) do the research work—why you consider yourself best for the project and so on. With the help of these questions you can predetermine the project’s completion as well as the level of commitment of that particular freelancer.

 

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