First of a series...
Telecommuting was not new to me
having worked for over a decade on a remote work set-up for a corporation. Transitioning
to freelance work after leaving the corporate world was especially different as
it now involved multiple clients with varied needs of expertise and services. The
only striking similarity between the two is that both operate in a fast paced
working environment.
It caught me by surprise though as I learned after several applications later that contrary to what I initially thought, it was not that easy to get your first break in online work. It felt like starting on a clean slate no matter how meaty your credential is. Finding the best fit
for your skills from a pool of job postings was the first hurdle I had to face. Getting
clients to notice your profile amidst a sea of contractors was just as challenging. In
the virtual world, the earliest challenge is to rise above obscurity and receive the gift of a first successful client
interaction. Afterwards, you work your way to be identified as credible virtual professional.
One of my earliest realizations too in the virtual world is that it operates on sheer integrity. I find it to be
highly remarkable and believe it is one of the highest forms of integrity at
work; when you never see each other personally yet trade services, entrust
confidential information and process payments much like in the real world. In
retrospect, being honest with myself, expanding my capabilities and performing
with a sincere desire to be of service to my clients, are what I truly believe are
keys to building my continued presence online. This is my reality now.
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