Finally!

Even if I have the experience and skills? I am looking for design jobs, not writing. If they want portfolio, I can send over. There is no way to cheat when it comes to producing art work.

All of us have experiences and skills so personally, I think getting hired also comes with luck :) If you're into design, then I think it's easier as compared to other jobs. Try uploading some of your sample works in your Odesk profile so that the employers can easily see it and shortlist you for the job :)

I signed up with Odesk last month and I applied 2 jobs but I was not hired. It is so hard to get a job in Odesk if you are just new. It is so hard to compete with these five star contractors. I think it is easier to get a job in Freelancer than Odesk but I know someone who gets a lot of jobs in Odesk. He's member since 2010 and now he is a 5 star contractor. Try your luck in Freelancer but actually I don't have any jobs yet on Freelancer but they allow 10 bids for newbies. I discovered a site similar with odesk and freelancer but it's only meant for Filipino contractors. That's where I got my first online job as a virtual assistant. I also got several offers about writing jobs but writing is my second priority. I prefer data entry jobs more.

Why do you say so? I'm sure you have skills that employers in Odesk need so give it a try :) I still think doing freelance jobs pays better than anything when it comes to making money online.

Thank you jadoixa! It's difficult indeed that's why it's important to be patient when looking for a job in Odesk or in any other sites that offer freelancing jobs. And of course, never stop trying because there are still employers who are willing to employ your skills.

Thank you angelpink! Not only is it complicated, there's too much competition going on too! And yes, applying in Odesk really takes a lo t of patience and hardwork because you have to make sure that you're able to sell your skills in a manner where employers will hire you.

I'll keep that in mind :) Thank you mharizadik and good luck to you too! :)

Of course all your hard work will definitely pay off. Yes, it may take some time but you just have to be patient and continue pushing yourself to work harder. After all, success doesn't happen overnight :)

I hope so too! Thank you terallion! :)

The competition is really high in Odesk. I was thinking of quitting too that's why I stopped applying. But I guess I'm not yet meant to quit there. Surely you'll get your luck too. Good things happen when you don't expect it :)

Hi Aries1973! Thanks so much for that kind words :) And yes, I have to agree with you. No matter what they say, I'm still happy to land my first contract when I thought I'm hopeless when it comes to online job hunting. Definitely giving up is NOT part of my vocabulary :) Take care!

Hi Raine38! Thanks for the kind words :) So far, my first contract is doing good and I do hope this is just the start of something bigger :)

Thank you! I hope so too since I'm looking for something more stable and long term :)

Thank you! I appreciate it :) I really am happy, since I have no intention of applying at all when I logged into Odesk. Then finally, someone hired me. I guess I just got lucky this time :)

I agree with you. Though I find this as a blessing in a disguise since I'm really going to stop trying in Odesk. Thanks internaty!