Category: oDesk

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Posted by: Danalyn November 14, 2008 - 10:15 am

What GMA doesn’t tell you about oDesk

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With the recent surge in signups due to the publicity on Good Morning America yesterday, oDesk's servers are struggling to keep up with the heavy traffic.  oDesk is getting some press, which is good because they deserve it.  But a lot of people may not realize what…   continue »

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Posted by: Danalyn October 29, 2008 - 1:59 am

Cover letter first impressions

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Like applying to a normal 9-5 job, applying to jobs on oDesk requires putting your best foot forward.  The only way to impress the buyer (your potential client) to score the interview is with an excellent profile, and an even better cover letter.  When buyers post their…   continue »

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Posted by: Danalyn October 20, 2008 - 2:41 am

How not to get hired on oDesk

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For those who don't know, oDesk is an online job marketplace, much like elance and rent-a-coder.  It's also where I go for some extra scratch (when I'm not sick and blowing half my brains out into 3 boxes of kleenex).  While oDesk has been likened to slavery…   continue »

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