How to Bid for a Job

Working as a freelancer or contract worker can have a lot of perks. You set your own schedule and can work as much or as little as you want depending on how much money you want to make. A regular part of being a freelance or contract involves looking for work. You will probably often find yourself in a position where you are competing with others to secure a given job. Submitting an appropriate bid is extremely important when it comes to bidding for a job.

Instructions

1. Find out all the specific details about the job that you plan to submit a bid for. You will need to know specific details about what the job is, not only for the bid, but when it comes to making sure that you are qualified as well. You will want to know what tools and materials will be required to perform the job. You will also want to know if there is a deadline or time frame in which the job must be completed by. Find out the details by reading the job description if you are bidding based on a job posting, or by contacting the person offering the job and asking for details.

2. Estimate the costs that will be involved in completing the job. Consider if the job will require you to purchase certain materials or travel. Bid above and beyond what the job will cost you to perform so that you can make a profit from your work.

3. Decide on the amount you want to offer in your job bid. Once you know how much the job will cost you, you can decide how much your time and effort are worth. Consider what you would normally charge for a similar job. If it is a rush job, you may want to charge extra for the extra hours you will likely have to put in. If you are really in need of work, you may want to offer a lower bid to increase the likelihood of securing the job. On the other hand, if you are extremely skilled and have a lot of experience with the type of job, you may want to place a bid on the higher side.

4. Follow the employer's requests when submitting the bid. If the employer requests a bid be created in a specific format, make sure you abide by it. If you do not follow the employer's instructions in your submission, you may not even get considered for the job. Make sure you include your qualifications and relevant experience, as well as your references, bid amount and time frame.

5. Submit your bid and wait to hear about the job.

Tips & Warnings

• It is a good idea to follow up on your bid after several days to show how interested you are in the job.