Hands-on Exercise No.

4 Total Marks: 10
Batch-07
Freelancing Due Date: 13/08/2020

Instructions:
Please read the following instructions carefully before submitting this Hands-on Exercise:
 Use MS Word to prepare exercise solution.
 You may consult tutorials and videos if the concept is not clear.
 Your submitted exercise will not be considered/counted if:
 It is submitted after due date.
 It is not in the required format (.doc or .docx)
 It does not open, or file is corrupt.
 It is copied (partial or full) from any source (websites, forums, students, etc.)

Learning Outcome:

After completing this exercise, you shall be able to:

 Identify the job related to your skillset/expertise.

 Understand the client’s requirements.
 Explain your expertise to the client in relevant skillset.
 Design a strategy to complete the potential job.
Problem statement:
Bidding is the most crucial part when working on traditional freelance platforms. It allow freelancers to
proactively describe their proposal to the prospective clients and grab suitable projects, rather than letting
clients finding freelancer by browsing through the entire marketplace.

Sometimes, the client faces difficulty in searching appropriate freelancer, so, they set a pre-assessment
questioner with a job post on the freelance market to find the best fit for their project. You will be asked
to answer a few questions when submitting a proposal that helps them understand your strengths.

Task 1:
Visit any traditional freelance platform. Search and pick a job post relevant to your skillset/niche.
(Provide screenshot*)

Task 2:
Read the job post carefully and write an appropriate cover letter/proposal for the job post by considering 7
effective bidding points taught in Lesson 97-108. (Provide content*)

Task 3:
After writing cover/proposal, answer the below questions to convenience your client to award you the
project. (Provide content*)
 Why do you think you are a good fit for this particular project?
 Do you have suggestions to make this project run successfully (share strategy)?

Requirements:
MS Word file with following item(s):
 Screenshots for task 1.
 Written content for task 2 and 3.

Guideline:

 You’re not required to create an account on freelance platforms to complete this exercise.
 Use any grammar checking application/tool while writing the content.
 You can search strategies relevant to your skill field on google to convenience client.
 Briefly explain your past experience and attach similar previous work samples.

BEST OF LUCK 
How to submit solution file on LMS?

Please perform the following steps for submitting your solution using LMS:

1) Login to the LMS

2) Click on the Exercises button within the My Activities section

3) Click on the submit button to upload your Solution.

4) Keep in mind to upload your Solution in .doc or .docx format