gdp's Comments

Certified Freelance : Increase Productivity by Using Dual Monitors

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 00:24:50 +0000

Thanks for the feedback. I stand corrected. :)

Certified Freelance : Payment Delays: oDesk Provider's Bruhaha

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 00:09:01 +0000

There are varying instances when and why would be employers want to check for competency before actually investing or hiring us, and I think that is reasonable. However, you also need to be very observant if the trial phase is becoming more of the actual work you are doing. For data entry, trial is an almost no-no for me.

Certified Freelance : Small Gigs That Matter - Fiverr Review

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:42:05 +0000

I agree. Still a good place to keep in mind. You\\\'ll never know when you might need some five dollar gigs or need something get done with minimal budget.

Certified Freelance : Is Online Freelancing The Right Job for You?

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:26:27 +0000

Thanks for your comment. I\\\'m glad to hear you\\\'re enjoying the freelance life.

Certified Freelance : Payment Delays: oDesk Provider's Bruhaha

Sun, 1 Jan 2012 23:52:54 +0000

Hi Chaduratta, I think the best thing for you to do is to make another follow up with them. In my case I made a follow through the odesk messaging system as well as with the person who interviewed me over skype. After a couple of days, i received my payment. I hope this helps.

Certified Freelance : Payment Delays: oDesk Provider's Bruhaha

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 01:30:13 +0000

Hi Jay, You can click on the link that they have given you. I also received an invitation from them with this link: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA5/ats/careers/requisition.... Based on their invitation there will be a testing phase and a trial phase before they make the job offer. So as long as the job remains inside oDesk there shouldn\\\'t be any complications with that. However, if they have offered you the job and would like you to work outside of the oDesk environment, then that\\\'s a violation of oDesk rules. I hope this helps. Florante

Certified Freelance : Payment Delays: oDesk Provider's Bruhaha

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:25:38 +0000

Hi Joel, It\\\'s good hear the other side of the story. I\\\'m glad that you are working with them and you are enjoying your stay with them. I hope others won\\\'t just listen to hearsays and unsatisfied applicants. As I\\\'ve mentioned in a previous reply, the figures showing how many thousands of hours and how many oDesk contractors are involved in their projects is enough proof to dismiss the allegations of it being a scam. And most certainly, oDesk will weed this out if this is indeed a scam.

Certified Freelance : Payment Delays: oDesk Provider's Bruhaha

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 23:18:17 +0000

Hi Nikita, This is totally a different scenario i\\\'m seeing now. When i first wrote this post, there was no such thing, so I guest, it\\\'s evolving pretty quick. I was never ask for a driver\\\'s license or any similar personal document. With regards to the oDesk record they have, I don\\\'t think that is something that can be easily manipulated without oDesk flexing its muscle to make sure it protects it\\\'s reputation.

Certified Freelance : Payment Delays: oDesk Provider's Bruhaha

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 23:08:22 +0000

The test will depend on the position to which you were invited to apply. Gdev actually has a lot of different positions they recruit. I was invited before as customer service, project manager. Just make sure you know the position you are applying for and the responsibilities associated to it. If that\\\'s settled, then you\\\'ll get a better chance of landing the job.

Certified Freelance : Payment Delays: oDesk Provider's Bruhaha

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 23:43:15 +0000

Hi John, Looks like you're in a crossroad. One thing I always keep in mind when i come to a point of choosing between two (almost) equally enticing option is to weigh the pros and cons. If you already have a work and you are happy with what you are doing, at the same time if it meets your needs, your loyalty will have it's big return in the future. Don't get me wrong, I know gDev offers really high paying salary. But consider that you are still starting at square one with them. There is a big risk that you will have to consider. Because in the end, you may end up losing both. Think and pray before you take your next step. I hope that helps. Florante

Certified Freelance : Interview with John Jonas: A Spotlight on Filipinos Working Online

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 14:31:48 +0000

Thank you! I just hope I can write more often and share what I\\\'m learning every single day.

Certified Freelance : Is Online Freelancing The Right Job for You?

Sat, 28 May 2011 00:34:31 +0000

I provide workshop in groups of 15. If you have friends and workmates feel free to drag them along :) Then we\\\'ll set the date. Just email me at info@certifiedfreelance.com for further details. Cheers! Florante

Certified Freelance : Payment Delays: oDesk Provider's Bruhaha

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 07:15:42 +0000

Thank you for your comment. It's sad that you seem to have a different experience with GDEV. I've never made it to the projects they have invited me to apply but contrary to your experience, I received $60 payment for taking the tests and going through the interview. What seems to have happened is that, they no longer offer the same fee for those who go through their screening process.

Certified Freelance : Why I Left the Call Center

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 22:41:20 +0000

Hi Michael, There sure is plenty of things many people don\\\'t understand and fall short when they think about freelancing. We\\\'ve both been in the call center and I know you also have a bunch of people working just for the sake of it. I understand why your mom feels you made a wrong choice. Many people thought I made the wrong choice too! But by God\\\'s grace, 24 months after, I\\\'m still alive and kicking and making them all take a second thought if they are really in the right place and why they ought to look outside the box. Cheers man and may you have good success!

Certified Freelance : EON Card Advisory

Sat, 11 Sep 2010 22:41:28 +0000

Hi Joan, I\\\'m sorry to hear of your trouble with your account. There are actually 2 ways to login: first is with your username and second is using your card number. Don\\\'t forget, your password is actually your ATM pin number. If it still doesn\\\'t work, just call unionbank customer service. You can see the number at the back of your card and you can use your PLDT phone. What\\\'s great about UB is that CS is open 24hrs. And for the 2 years that i\\\'ve been with UB, I\\\'ve never had any problem with them. I hope this helps.

Certified Freelance : Payment Delays: oDesk Provider's Bruhaha

Fri, 6 Aug 2010 16:57:33 +0000

Sounds good. I did get paid as well although mine took longer than the usual process. I did not land the job but I'm happy to hear that you actually nailed it.

Certified Freelance : Get a Job, Keep the Job!

Mon, 2 Aug 2010 18:37:13 +0000

Hi Vanetta, Thank you for the recommendation. I\\\'ll surely keep that in mind. But as of now, i\\\'ll stick to the plugins i\\\'m currently using until I\\\'m able to sustain a considerable amount of traffic. I\\\'ll look forward to using OIO in the future. Florante

Certified Freelance : Shopaholic Freelancer: From Spending to Investing

Mon, 2 Aug 2010 18:34:43 +0000

Totally agree!

Certified Freelance : Six Essentials in Winning a Freelance Job Bid

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 01:02:57 +0000

Hi Dino, Thank you for visiting CF and for signing up to my newsletter. Comment is coming right up. It was interesting reading your posts especially about affiliate marketing. I'm still in my infancy when it comes to affiliate marketing and that's one thing I'm trying to explore more closely. I'd appreciate your personal tips on how to be a successful affiliate marketer. Florante

Certified Freelance : Why I Left the Call Center

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:30:50 +0000

Thank you. I'm no Frank Sinatra but I sure did find a good path to follow and I hope you do too!