{"id":7627,"date":"2022-09-02T12:48:03","date_gmt":"2022-09-02T11:48:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paperound.com\/?p=7627"},"modified":"2022-09-02T12:48:30","modified_gmt":"2022-09-02T11:48:30","slug":"student-freelancing-tips-from-a-top-paperound-tasker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/i8i.711.myftpupload.com\/landing\/student-freelancing-tips-from-a-top-paperound-tasker\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Freelancing Tips from a Top Paperound Tasker"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"7627\" class=\"elementor elementor-7627\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e1a4a16 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e1a4a16\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bb57bb2\" data-id=\"bb57bb2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eef75fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eef75fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.22.0 - 26-06-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><i><b><a href=\"https:\/\/marketplace.paperound.com\/en-GB\/listings\/1613270-jess-brunel-university\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jess Mival<\/a> &#8211; Creative Writing Student at Brunel University, and popular Paperound Tasker, shares her tips on building work experience and working with clients. <\/b><\/i><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-63267a2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"63267a2\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e1205b0\" data-id=\"e1205b0\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51c237e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"51c237e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! 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I\u2019m standing in the kitchen of my uni house, complaining to my housemate about the difficulty of finding a job and how expensive toilet roll is now. Whether it\u2019s to shut me up or because she actually thinks it would work for me- she suggests I look at Paperound.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Within a few days I\u2019m signed up, my profile is ready, and it\u2019s only a matter of time until the messages start rolling in\u2026 Looking back now, one year later, I think about the things I wish I\u2019d known then.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>1. Find your confidence; being shy will do you no favours.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talking yourself up can be difficult, but your Paperound listing is a way to sell yourself, so don\u2019t be afraid to boast about your skills. Imagine if you were selling a coat to somebody; you wouldn\u2019t list all the scuffs and negatives- you\u2019d talk about its warmth, reliability and sturdiness. Try and imagine that you are that coat, and describe yourself from an external viewpoint.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When in doubt, check out some other users\u2019 profiles for ideas on what to add and how to word it. However, it\u2019s important to be yourself and write in your own tone of voice; businesses are looking to find out about <i>you<\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should also try to take initiative; respond quickly to posted tasks, explaining why you\u2019re a good fit for that project\u2026 You miss all the shots you don\u2019t take, and sometimes the message can be as simple as:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><u>\u201cHello, I\u2019m interested in the sound of your company and this task. I have an array of experience in (insert relevant experience here) and would love to be involved.\u201d<\/u><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><b>2. Ask, ask, ask- and you will receive answers!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, someone might reach out with a vague task; maybe the hours aren\u2019t clear or the task itself needs further clarification. Always ask for more details before saying yes; you don\u2019t want to sign up for a task that you\u2019re not able to complete to the best of your ability, or you don\u2019t have the correct skills for.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For your client to be happy with your work, make sure you\u2019re on the same page! Asking any necessary questions will clear up all confusion and start to build a comfortable conversation between you. However, it can be tricky to think of the right words, so maybe something along the lines of this:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><u>\u201cHi! Thanks for sending that info over, I was hoping you could clarify what you meant by (insert your query here)- I just want to make sure I have everything smoothed over before I start.\u201d<\/u><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve got the ball rolling, communication will come easily- just try not to bombard your client with messages! Keep it concise and clear.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>3. Know your worth, and utilise your experience.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve been gaining more skills and credibility through your tasks, it might be time to reassess your hourly rate; your rate should reflect your level of skill and experience in your work- just be sure to inform any ongoing clients of the change.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The skills you build through tasks are not exclusive to your Paperound profile; adding tasks you\u2019ve completed to a portfolio, your CV, or&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/i8i.711.myftpupload.com\/tasker-guidance\/#profile\" target=\"_blank\">your LinkedIn page<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;is a great way to show off your experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your work is also not just relevant in a business sense; many Universities are interested in the work you do outside of your classes. I recently took part in a \u2018Freelancing Awards\u2019 at my University- resulting in me winning a \u00a31k cash prize! When you think of it that way, it\u2019s always worth sharing your success!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>4. Build a relationship with your clients<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best things you can do, through Paperound, is building a relationship with your clients. Completing work quickly and efficiently, and remaining on good terms with the business makes it more likely for them to book you for further tasks. Showing an understanding of the company\u2019s values and tone of voice will also make continuous bookings more likely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it\u2019s been a few days since you last contacted somebody, send a brief follow-up message to double check that the task is still going ahead. Messages get lost sometimes and people get busy, it\u2019s okay to want to avoid being forgotten! Following up can show initiative and proves that you are focused, it might even gain you some brownie points with the client.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>4. Keep track of your tasks and finances<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have multiple tasks or several regular clients at a time, I would recommend separating your work or dedicating certain days to certain tasks. Time management can be tricky, and everyone is different in how they like to organise their workload. 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