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Answer Upon - Freelance Copywriters: How to Turn Old Job Listings into Freelance Cash
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[use the following if you know who the client is and can do some quick research on them] Eg, I notice from your website that you are one of the largest mortgage providers in the northeast. I can position your company to become the "go to" resource for information by providing a handy e-booklet about the industry.
[give a specific example of how you can help them, eg:] Instead of th
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I use job boards another way -- as I get most of my work from old clients (I've been freelancing since 1993, so am grateful to be in the position of not having to market so hard for clients).
How to Effectively Use Job Boards to Solicit Work
So, how do I use job boards to solicit work? In two ways:
1) I always apply -- I don't care how old the listing is, I will still send in my credentials. Most of the time, if I receive a response, it will be something along the lines of, "We received 100 responses to our ad and have already chosen a freelancer. Thanks for applying."
I'm always thrilled to get a response -- even if it's a rejection. Why? Because it opens a line of communication -- which is the first step to building a relationship of any kind. A response allows me to write back. I usually say something to the effect of:
Dear Ms. Client:
[be kind and and complimentary in your approach, eg;] Thank you for apprising me of the fact that your freelance writing needs have been filled. It's rare to receive a response when a position has closed; I appreciate your professionalism.
[go for the soft pitch, eg:] Please keep my credentials on file for future consideration. I specialize in helping mortgage, real estate and insurance professionals increase their bottom line. In today's competitive market, turning referrals into paying customers requires consistent contact -- no matter the type of business.
[generally explain how you can help the prospective client, eg:] An on- and offline marketing expert, I can show you concrete ways to increase referrals and turn a static and/or non-existent database into a consistent revenue stream.
[use the following if you don't know who the client is -- most times you will be responding to blind ads] I welcome the chance to consult with you along these lines -- even if you have no immediate needs.
[use the following if you know who the client is and can do some quick research on them] Eg, I notice from your website that you are one of the largest mortgage providers in the northeast. I can position your company to become the "go to" resource for information by providing a handy e-booklet about the industry.
[give a specific example of how you can help them, eg:] Instead of the
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1) I always apply -- I don't care how old the listing is, I will still send in my credentials. Most of the time, if I receive a response, it will be something along the lines of, "We received 100 responses to our ad and have already chosen a freelancer. Thanks for applying."
I'm always thrilled to get a response -- even if it's a rejection. Why? Because it opens a line of communication -- which is the first step to building a relationship of any kind. A response allows me to write back. I usually say something to the effect of:
Dear Ms. Client:
[be kind and and complimentary in your approach, eg;] Thank you for apprising me of the fact that your freelance writing needs have been filled. It's rare to receive a response when a position has closed; I appreciate your professionalism.
[go for the soft pitch, eg:] Please keep my credentials on file for future consideration. I specialize in helping mortgage, real estate and insurance professionals increase their bottom line. In today's competitive market, turning referrals into paying customers requires consistent contact -- no matter the type of business.
[generally explain how you can help the prospective client, eg:] An on- and offline marketing expert, I can show you concrete ways to increase referrals and turn a static and/or non-existent database into a consistent revenue stream.
[use the following if you don't know who the client is -- most times you will be responding to blind ads] I welcome the chance to consult with you along these lines -- even if you have no immediate needs.
[use the following if you know who the client is and can do some quick research on them] Eg, I notice from your website that you are one of the largest mortgage providers in the northeast. I can position your company to become the "go to" resource for information by providing a handy e-booklet about the industry.
[give a specific example of how you can help them, eg:] Instead of th
On an introductory call, your voice is your instrument. During a face-to-face meeting, you have visual cues and body language available to add layers of meaning. On the telephone, you have only your voice and the words that you use. The way that you use your voice can make or break your conversation. Imagine that you are telling a bedtime story to a child. You would not drone on in a bored tone about the “Big, Bad Wolf.” No! You would put fear and passion into your voice to have that story come alive for that child. On an introductory call, you are telling your story to your prospect. Think about it in the same manner—what you would like that prospect to hear, feel and see. The emphasis on any par
Dear Ms. Client:
[be kind and and complimentary in your approach, eg;] Thank you for apprising me of the fact that your freelance writing needs have been filled. It's rare to receive a response when a position has closed; I appreciate your professionalism.
[go for the soft pitch, eg:] Please keep my credentials on file for future consideration. I specialize in helping mortgage, real estate and insurance professionals increase their bottom line. In today's competitive market, turning referrals into paying customers requires consistent contact -- no matter the type of business.
[generally explain how you can help the prospective client, eg:] An on- and offline marketing expert, I can show you concrete ways to increase referrals and turn a static and/or non-existent database into a consistent revenue stream.
[use the following if you don't know who the client is -- most times you will be responding to blind ads] I welcome the chance to consult with you along these lines -- even if you have no immediate needs.
[use the following if you know who the client is and can do some quick research on them] Eg, I notice from your website that you are one of the largest mortgage providers in the northeast. I can position your company to become the "go to" resource for information by providing a handy e-booklet about the industry.
[give a specific example of how you can help them, eg:] Instead of th
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[generally explain how you can help the prospective client, eg:] An on- and offline marketing expert, I can show you concrete ways to increase referrals and turn a static and/or non-existent database into a consistent revenue stream.
[use the following if you don't know who the client is -- most times you will be responding to blind ads] I welcome the chance to consult with you along these lines -- even if you have no immediate needs.
[use the following if you know who the client is and can do some quick research on them] Eg, I notice from your website that you are one of the largest mortgage providers in the northeast. I can position your company to become the "go to" resource for information by providing a handy e-booklet about the industry.
[give a specific example of how you can help them, eg:] Instead of th
So often entrepreneurs have a concept and yet they have not thought through all the details. As a former founder of a franchising company, I had to know everything about my industry and all the sub-sectors we competed in. I had to know all my competitors and their ancillary markets they competed in.I had to understand their customers and my customers. How they bundled products and services and how they marketed their wares. I had to know every possible pitfall and every potential risk.Today, entrepreneurs simply do not get it. In fact as the founder of an Online Think Tank, I am often amazed at the lack of knowledge that they have. You ask them a simple question about their industry and they just do
[use the following if you know who the client is and can do some quick research on them] Eg, I notice from your website that you are one of the largest mortgage providers in the northeast. I can position your company to become the "go to" resource for information by providing a handy e-booklet about the industry.
[give a specific example of how you can help them, eg:] Instead of the standard, How to Apply for a Mortgage, potential clients respond more to what NOT to do when applying. Eg, an e-book entitled, 7 Things You Should NOT Do When Applying for a Mortgage is much more likely to get a prospect's attention.
This is just one suggestion among many that I can assist you with -- building your referral ratio and database for years to come. Samples of my work can be found at the web address listed below, along with my contact information.
I look forward to hearing from you in the near future.
Sincerely,
Ms. Copywriter
MyWebsite.com
000/111-2222
info@mywebsite.com
[always close with a P.S., which should ask them to do something; providing a free giveaway is an excellent way to prompt this, eg:] P.S.: Subscribe to receive the FREE e-pamphlet, 3 Easy Ways to Turn Passive Prospects Into Paying Customers!
2. The second way I use job listings is to add to my database. Eg, after I apply, I add the contact info to my database -- if it's not an anonymous posting. This way, I know which companies use freelancers. When I do mailings, cold calls, etc., I never have to pay for a list -- I just go to the one I've been building for years. I have over 4,000 listings in this database.
I haven't done a direct mailing to the whole thing in years. What I do do on a consistent basis is send an e-mail blast 4-6 times a year. I do it newsletter style. Eg, I don't e-mail asking for work; I create a marketing newsletter. It contains marketing tips for increasing referrals rates; info on turning passive customers into paying customers; highlights technology that makes marketing easier, etc.
I send a marketing newsletter because my customer base has changed over the years and I haven't taken the time to sort it according to industry. So, I can't, for example send a newsletter about the mortgage industry because some of my clients are legal publishers, some are educational firms, others are graphic design firms, etc.
A marketing newsletter appeals to all prospects b
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