oDesk

November 21st, 2008 in Freelance platforms, by Head Honcho

http://www.odesk.com

So you have quit your day job and decided to be a fulltime mom. Or you are a college student with lots of free time to spare. Or maybe you could be a normal employee looking for part-time work to back up your paycheck. Whatever your category, oDesk is the job site for you. And it’s not just some job site, so please do read on.

Ever tried searching for sites where you can sell your time and skills globally? Then you’ve probably heard of oDesk. Along with Elance and RentaCoder, it has provided jobs for freelancers and cheaper options for buyers. Still oDesk remains as a different sort of staffing marketplace and management platform. Why is that so?

Reviews on the web are almost all positive about oDesk. Both in the buyers’ and in the providers’ point of views. In fact it’s a win-win stage for both buyers and providers. Buyers can choose for top global talent, comprehensive management tools, and a flexible hourly payment model. Providers can choose challenging jobs and guaranteed payment.

Feeling good yet about oDesk for your company? Here are some quick buyer reviews straight from the oDesk site:
“You’ve erased all my concerns of controlling costs and having accurate billing.” — Homeland Web

“This is a HUGE upgrade to the general outsourcing experience.” — ziizoo.com

“I think this service is one of the many first steps toward a truly global economy.” — U-Turn Branding, LLC

With the recent economic down-turns, I am quite sure companies are looking for ways to get the work done without increasing expenses and on the other hand, providers are looking for ways to increase incomes without the risks.

You want to hire oDesk professionals now? You want to start earning right away? My last words for you would probably be - “Crowdsourcing is getting better and better.”