A Warning on Clients Asking for Skill Samples

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KYP_blog_a warning on clients asking for skill samples

I got a message via Messenger and it went like this:

I have a steady stream of interviews for freelance work. I want to ask: There are clients that are only getting ideas from me previously. Then they would not hire me. How do I deal with that?

This is tricky. I have had experience when potential clients, too, asked for skill sample. Then they never got back to me. That goes my sample, too.

Here’s the truth: Sometimes, potential clients ask for skill samples because of TRUST issues. They wouldn’t know it, but you could be getting someone else’s work somewhere on the Internet.

I know you wouldn’t do that. That’s why it’s really great for you to have a portfolio, like a website, so you could direct your clients there.

The first tip I share with you is to check the credibility of the potential client. Do your research.

The second is a hack.

Example, if the potential clients asks for a strategy, give the strategy.

It goes like this:

Client, you should have blogs on your website. Here’s how I would do it for you.

Step 1 – give this

Step 2 – give this

I actually have a total of 5 steps. I gave you the first two. The next three steps, I will do for your business once we agree on working together. How is that for you?

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AnnKristine

Ann Kristine is the Chief of Ideas of Kickstart Your Purpose. She is the author of "Small is BIG" and podcast host of Pin To Top.

Known as the Nuclear Power Plant of Happiness, she provides mentoring and courses for aspiring and successful virtual professionals.

Email her at chiefofideas@kickstartyourpurpose.com

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