need help about Odesk

@Jenith (1381)
Philippines
August 16, 2011 1:45am CST
Do you guys work at odesk? Do you encounter having a hard time looking for a job as newbie? I really wanted to work in Odesk to have extra income but as a newbie seems like nobody wants to hire me..
9 responses
visavis
@visavis (5934)
• Philippines
16 Aug 11
Like other mylotters advice, I think you can do it.. If you have a guts you have glory later on... so still hoping and be patient of waiting, try to check again your profile and others..
visavis
@visavis (5934)
• Philippines
20 Aug 11
Yes right time is the best for us.. on that right time send me a PM because I planning to join also in odesk, I just looking more proof that it is legit.
Jenith
@Jenith (1381)
• Philippines
22 Aug 11
It is legit for sure. My hubby told me that one of the proofs for you to find out that a certain site is legit is to search it on wiki i.e. wiki odesk.
Jenith
@Jenith (1381)
• Philippines
17 Aug 11
I was a member since march of this year but still having a very hard time looking for somebody to hire me. Oh yeah you are right, never lose hope. Just wait for the right time.
amitabh_sen
@amitabh_sen (23)
• India
16 Aug 11
It is difficult but not impossible. I have heard from my friends who have been earning good money. Try updating your skills. It will help.
Jenith
@Jenith (1381)
• Philippines
16 Aug 11
Thanks ami. I'll just keep trying for now.
heaven_sent64
@heaven_sent64 (206)
• Philippines
16 Aug 11
Yes, it's difficult. There's too much competition in there. And sometimes employers offer a very low pay.
Jenith
@Jenith (1381)
• Philippines
17 Aug 11
I observed also that they offer a very low pay but some earn much on this site I just don't know how.
angelbelle578
@angelbelle578 (1635)
• Philippines
22 Aug 11
Do you really need to have a webcam?? Do they require you to use webcam while doing the job?
Jenith
@Jenith (1381)
• Philippines
23 Aug 11
hi Angel. Well it depends the kind of job you are working into. For data entry some employers require it but some are not as long as you follow the instructions they gave then you are good to go.
santosmarichris
@santosmarichris (1849)
• Philippines
16 Aug 11
Hi. Before I got hired in Odesk it took me about 3 months. So, don't loose hope just try applying the maximum number of application a day and you'll just be surprised one day when somebody hires you. Good luck!
Jenith
@Jenith (1381)
• Philippines
16 Aug 11
I have a friend who earned much through Odesk. Since then I was so excited even if I find it hard to make my profile and take tests but was so disappointed later on 'cause no one wants to hire me.
zhawee
@zhawee (873)
• Philippines
16 Aug 11
we are the same situation, until now no one can hire me.
lucil_antig
@lucil_antig (91)
• Philippines
16 Aug 11
We're the same having a hard time looking for job from odesk. I had really encountered difficult in finding a job there that's why i quit.
Jenith
@Jenith (1381)
• Philippines
17 Aug 11
oh so you quit already? I don't want to quit 'cause i spent too much time for this and have nothing in return. Oh my..
imkrabii
@imkrabii (38)
• Philippines
16 Aug 11
actually i'm also having the same situation, but yup, that's right, it will take time before someone recognizes your profile. just be active on looking for a job, try out as many as you can and who knows, you might just grab a job for yourself!
Jenith
@Jenith (1381)
• Philippines
16 Aug 11
Since I'm a newbie do you think for now I just go into into an hourly rather than fixed price to avoid spam? I really need suggestion and more information. I already spent more time into it and the result is still nothing.
imkrabii
@imkrabii (38)
• Philippines
16 Aug 11
you can always balance the jobs that you want to pick, you can do hourly or fixed, just make sure that the buyer is already verified, that way you can prevent spams and scams at the same time. Don't lose hope!
katkat
@katkat (2378)
• Philippines
16 Aug 11
I started using Odesk this Feb. Luckily, I got hired about a week or two from the day I joined Odesk and start applying for jobs. I have 2 active jobs right now and I'm earning the same amount that one can earn from working in the office. The great thing about odesk is you don't have to wake up early. Its hard at first but once you got your first job, you will soon be overflowed with jobs. There's a forum for Pinoys that works or wish to work in Odesk at symbianize http://96.30.1.224/showthread.php?s=a1e4082e01605baf42e9a4dc36093be5&t=333859 I got inspired with that forum. Its been useful to me especially in the cover letter part.
Jenith
@Jenith (1381)
• Philippines
17 Aug 11
It's nice to hear this katkat. Hope I can find a good employer soon.
visavis
@visavis (5934)
• Philippines
16 Aug 11
Like other mylotters advice, I think you can do it.. If you have a guts you have glory later on... so still hoping and be patient of waiting, try to check again your profile and others..
rebel_woman06
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
16 Aug 11
I gave up applying at odesk. I cannot compete with other applicants who would offer very low pay rate just to have the job. In addition, i think i am not much techie on how to do things on the net.
Jenith
@Jenith (1381)
• Philippines
16 Aug 11
When I start fixing my profile I find Odesk as a challenge. Don't you know that it takes me a week to fixed my profile and everything just to avail 25 for job application quota. I was so happy when I reached 25 and keep on applying but later on I felt discouraged. Nobody wants to hire me.:-( Though I'm on and off to odesk for now but I don't want to give up 'cause I still believe that someone gonna hire me soon.