Make sure to read all the details of the job posting – In every single freelance job, regardless of whether it is for copy writing, photography, graphic design or any other field, the specifications of the job are critically important. Read every posting very carefully to make sure you are qualified in every way before you write your job proposal. A contractor may specify that proficiency with a certain type of software is required, and you are wasting your time, as well as the contractor’s, if you place a bid for a job when you don’t actually know how to use the required tools. Also pay attention to critical elements such as the required timeline or deadline, as well as whether the contractor will require you to communicate using a specific resource, such as Skype,