Sunday, February 20, 2011

Freelance Tips: How To Deal With Various Employers

By Jack N. Garcia


In the freelancing world, there are a lot of things that can happen and there are a lot of people you need to deal with. There are different clients and knowing each and every one of them through their characteristics will help you get to work with them efficiently and effectively.

When you find yourself having to deal with a client that needs to be handled everything including how to open up a file, then what you need to do is to do it for him. You may be tempted to ask more from the services you have rendered but do it on reasonable terms.

If you come across a client who simply wants the task done, it might be a good idea that you simply do as what you are told to do. You might have the freedom to do whatever you want but stick to what you have been told and you will surely get along with your client.

Hands-on client are meticulous and detail oriented. They want to do the task but they want others to do it for them. They secretly think that they can do the job better but they just have the money to let others do it. For you to be able to cope with such client, it is much better that you follow directions by the book as possible. Be more patient and understanding too.

On the other hand, there are also clients that literally praise you just for breathing. It's a dream come true for freelancers to work with appreciative clients. When you have one, treasure them and never let them go but this does not mean you should lay back and enjoy the glory. You should still persevere to aim more.

The most polarizing client of all is a client who risks working with you with expectations that you are good and would want to view the results before making the ultimate decision. It can be frustrating for freelancers who do their best and they end up getting the short end of the stick with this kind of client.

Sometimes we get to meet a budget client. These are people who want to start a business but are short on the capital but still want to do it. It might be good for you to understand your client's situation just as long as he also understands yours. The key to working with a budget client is understanding.

The urgent client can bring out the best in you if you know how to work with them. Urgent clients feel the need to pressure you so that you will be working on time. But for those who are just starting out, an urgent client is not the client for you. Only seasoned freelancers can keep up with urgent clients.




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