[实战分析]经常会遇到这样的项目,有吸引力,但总是因为条件不满足只能放弃,想做一个演练

对于新手来说,要尽可能争取每一个新的项目尝试,都有新的收获,

如果能够快速、准确判断一个项目是否适合自己,

你就可以节省大量的时间和精力,拥有更大的主动权,也可以有更大的幸福感。

这个实战案例,可以帮助你更好地掌握如何精选选择项目的能力,以及如何从项目分析中最大化你的收益。

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项目详情

超哥,看到这个单子,我应该不会投。但想拿这个项目做个演练。经常会碰到工作内容不错且值得尝试,但因为其他条件不满足就只能放弃的项目。想看看有没有机会换个方法去拿下。

– 项目名称:Google Media Buyer Needed For Boutique Advertising Agency
https://www.upwork.com/jobs/~0121fbfac53006946c

– 项目简述:

Dedicated Permanent Part-time Position 10-15 hours per week (with room to grow).
** 工作时长很清晰,我也觉得合适。最重要有成长机会。

Pay range is $12-20 USD /hr, depending on experience.
** 不符合我的费率。后面的“当前困难”部分会重点讲我的想法。

Summary: A well-rounded and open-minded individual who is committed to providing exceptional results both internally and externally. The ability to deliver quality work and to build lasting relationships with the people we serve is vital as it’s part of our core values.
** 客户需要一个全面、能出结果的google ads buyer。并且能与客户有效积极沟通的。
(“能出结果”这个要求就把我打倒了,目前我无法提供有结果的证明。但我知道怎么做,且客户沟通问题也不大)

Successful Applicant Will Be Doing The Following:
Write compelling ad copy that entices the click AND action at the next step.
Direct creative decisions. We have other team members who can design and edit/create videos but direction is needed.
Understand how the algorithm works and how to best make decisions when setting up campaigns.
Provide reports but more importantly interpretation of reports
Lastly, If you have not done it, you are willing to figure it out
** 这段讲工作内容:包括create ads, 指导video的脚本, google ads campaign management,及成果报告。
最关键是最后一句话,他们更强调候选人是否愿意去解决。这个符合我quick learning的优势。

Qualifications:
Minimum: 1 year of college
Proficient Writing skills; Spelling and Grammar are paramount (Canadian and American Spellings)
Google Search Certification (active)
* 这些qualification 我都有

Bonus Qualifications:
Familiar With ClickUp
Familiar with Digital Marketing Strategy (Big Picture)
Familiar with tracking! We love analytics and tracking. We show attribution to our clients, which can include Callrail.
Basic knowledge of GoHighLevel and/or Hubspot.
* 这些qualification 我知道点,clickup和hubspot我都了解。big picture是我的profile关键词。第三个还不知道。

Capabilities:
To work and communicate effectively and clearly
To meet deadlines, no exceptions.
Exceptional e-Mail communication
To troubleshoot and problem solve independently
A proactive problem solver.
HIGH attention to detail. Double checking your work and other’s work is 50% of the job.

* 1-4的capability都在客户review中提及过。

Software We Use:
Clickup
CallRail
Slack
Teamwork Desk
Google Workspace
HighLevel
Active Campaign
WordPress
Mailchimp
Social Pilot

Benefits To You:
10% Raise after a 90 Day probationary period
10% Raise each year for 3 years, regardless of how many hours a week you work
If Canadian, and if you work an average of 20 hours per week, you’ll qualify for benefits through the BC Chamber of Commerce (Company pays for 70% of the monthly premiums; Employee Pays for 30% of the premiums)
VPN if required
2 Weeks Paid Time Off (Vacation, PTO, etc)

Requirements To Be Considered:
Submission of Cover Letter & Resume
Agreement to work 9 am-12 pm local time (assuming you’re in North America).
Overseas applicants will be required to work these above hours.
Please address your reply to DEAR TIGGER for consideration.
*这里的工作时间,我也有点concern,毕竟是晚上10-12点,脑子不清楚的时候。但是如果费用问题可以解决。倒也觉得可以想办法客服。

– 客户特点:
小单客户,平均费率是10美金。也有些45时薪的单子,但工作时间不长,总价也不高。
客户录取率很高,觉得比较认真在做事的客户。且更看中候选人的工作态度。

– 当前困难:
他们的费率给的比较低,且全球竞争机会(竞争激烈)
可以和他们商量,提升时薪,缩短合同内的工作小时。还有其他什么方法吗?

– 你的思路:
如果我投proposal的话,会这么写:
Dear Maggie (DEAR TIGGER),

Understanding that you’re looking for a responsible and communicative google ads buyer, I believe that I’m qualified and would love to apply for it.

As a qualified all-around Google Media Buyer, the candidate should know what is attractive ad content, what is the PERSONA of business clients, the algorithm of Google ads platform to obtain an efficient expense, and finally, adjust the campaign through performance tracking.

I have some related experience. (这里写点landing page content creation, 小红书管理时候的video, Google Search Certified, 还有以前在公司做KPI的经历)。

Although I cannot provide results of the above experience, all the clients are satisfied with my performance, below are some of their reviews:
-放2个(landing page和小红书管理的证言)

The review proved me as communicative, big-picture, and problem-solving oriented.

For your project, would you mind sharing more details?
1, what industry are you focused on?

超哥点评

项目和客户分析

超哥,看到这个单子,我应该不会投。但想拿这个项目做个演练。经常会碰到工作内容不错且值得尝试,但因为其他条件不满足就只能放弃的项目。想看看有没有机会换个方法去拿下。

如果是因为条件不足只能放弃的项目,也可以像这样拿出来讨论,如果项目有足够的吸引力,我们可以来分析如何补上不足,或者发现可能有哪些陷阱和机会。

以下的分析,全都是针对你的特定情况提出(当下费率已经涨到30美金/小时,正在挑战35美金/小时,缺乏paid ads经验)

– 项目名称:Google Media Buyer Needed For Boutique Advertising Agency
https://www.upwork.com/jobs/~0121fbfac53006946c
– 项目简述:
Dedicated Permanent Part-time Position 10-15 hours per week (with room to grow).
** 工作时长很清晰,我也觉得合适。最重要有成长机会。

这是一个Agency客户长期持续的单子,客户项目的第一句最为关键,不知什么原因你没有引用。

Search Advertiser For Boutique Advertising Agency。

客户自称自己是Boutique Advertising Agency,意味着规模小,他们需要Search advertiser,通常来说这样的岗位会需要有比较强的专业性,如果真的是这样,你因为当前缺乏足够的经验和较长期的案例,胜算比较小。接下来我们需要进一步判断客户具体的专业性和其他情况。

至于客户讲的“with room to grow”,其实没有任何意义,这些都是客气之辞令。

Pay range is $12-20 USD /hr, depending on experience.
** 不符合我的费率。后面的“当前困难”部分会重点讲我的想法。

不符合你当前的小时费率,这样的项目应该直接pass。

我们进一步查询,发现客户的平均费率很低

  • $9.63 /hr avg hourly rate paid
    5,505 hours

可以印证我们的判断。

这样的客户不会是你未来的长期客户,没有争取小时合同的任何价值。

Summary: A well-rounded and open-minded individual who is committed to providing exceptional results both internally and externally. The ability to deliver quality work and to build lasting relationships with the people we serve is vital as it’s part of our core values.
** 客户需要一个全面、能出结果的google ads buyer。并且能与客户有效积极沟通的。
(“能出结果”这个要求就把我打倒了,目前我无法提供有结果的证明。但我知道怎么做,且客户沟通问题也不大)

任何客户的JD都会这样提这样的高要求,这样的要求表达本身也并没有错。

但是,如果没有结果,谁会浪费钱呢?

问题是,有没有结果,谁能真的保证呢?

更大的问题是,如果费率很低,谁能保证有exceptional results呢?

这是自由职业市场的一个悖论。

如果你没有信心,是没有机会的。

但如果没有机会,你又没有办法提升能力。

我们似乎又陷入了“鸡生蛋、蛋生鸡”的困境。

我们需要的新手突破,是你开始下决心,补上自己的短板,不犯低级错误,然后拿到机会,接下来全力以赴。

当然,要从小开始。

明确了这样的前提,你就可以采取行动,然后开始be committed to do something reasonable, something your potential client really want., start something from small.

Successful Applicant Will Be Doing The Following:
Write compelling ad copy that entices the click AND action at the next step.
Direct creative decisions. We have other team members who can design and edit/create videos but direction is needed.
Understand how the algorithm works and how to best make decisions when setting up campaigns.
Provide reports but more importantly interpretation of reports
Lastly, If you have not done it, you are willing to figure it out
** 这段讲工作内容:包括create ads, 指导video的脚本, google ads campaign management,及成果报告。
最关键是最后一句话,他们更强调候选人是否愿意去解决。这个符合我quick learning的优势。

这里是客户要求的工作范围。

包含了:

  • Write compelling ad copy that entices the click AND action at the next step.有说服力的文案能带来点击和行动,
  • Direct creative decisions. We have other team members who can design and edit/create videos but direction is needed. 指导创意人员
  • Understand how the algorithm works and how to best make decisions when setting up campaigns.
    Provide reports but more importantly interpretation of reports 理解Google的算法,并找到适合campaign的策略,提供报告以及报告的解读
  • Lastly, If you have not done it, you are willing to figure it out 如果没有这些,那么需要有学习能力

客户知道,要满足所有的这些能力确实是困难的,要用低价找到更难,态度更为关键。

但如果你希望成功进入此类领域,你可以了解到自己应该掌握的主要技能可能会包括:

  • 如何撰写足够有说服力的广告文案?你有没有快速、系统学习这方面的技能,有没有足够的证明、案例,能否对一个具体的文案项目作出快速有价值的点评?
  • 如何制作更有效的Google视频?你有没有快速、系统学习这方面的技能,有没有足够的证明、案例,能否对一个具体的文案项目作出快速有价值的点评?
  • Google的搜索有哪些核心算法?当下(2023年)最有效的搜索策略是什么?Google ads有哪些有效的策略?你有没有阅读过其他人的report?什么样的report是清晰、有价值的?为什么?你能否完整读懂一份agency提供的报告?
  • 如果你认为自己有快速学习的能力,能否在这个领域进行大规模投标之前,把上面三点用最短的时间了解一个大概?


Qualifications:
Minimum: 1 year of college
Proficient Writing skills; Spelling and Grammar are paramount (Canadian and American Spellings)
Google Search Certification (active)
* 这些qualification 我都有

你是否应该更有自信呢?

Bonus Qualifications:
Familiar With ClickUp
Familiar with Digital Marketing Strategy (Big Picture)
Familiar with tracking! We love analytics and tracking. We show attribution to our clients, which can include Callrail.
Basic knowledge of GoHighLevel and/or Hubspot.
* 这些qualification 我知道点,clickup和hubspot我都了解。big picture是我的profile关键词。第三个还不知道。

针对不同的客户,需要了解他们关注的重点,如果这个客户是你重点研究的对象,可以去了解对方最主要使用的工具是什么,最习惯的策略是什么,他们可不喜欢你因为没有信心、或者缺乏了解而给自己制造障碍。

Capabilities:
To work and communicate effectively and clearly
To meet deadlines, no exceptions.
Exceptional e-Mail communication
To troubleshoot and problem solve independently
A proactive problem solver.
HIGH attention to detail. Double checking your work and other’s work is 50% of the job.
* 1-4的capability都在客户review中提及过。

这些从本质上来说,都是我们常常提及的软技能。

我相信你也不会陌生。

Software We Use:
Clickup
CallRail
Slack
Teamwork Desk
Google Workspace
HighLevel
Active Campaign
WordPress
Mailchimp
Social Pilot

这是客户常用的软件。

对于你来说,是非常好的知识储备和积累,在这个领域,掌握这些工具,就有了所有的工具库了。

做一些快速基本了解,下一次遇到其他客户询问你在用什么软件,相信你不应该犹豫了。

Benefits To You:
10% Raise after a 90 Day probationary period
10% Raise each year for 3 years, regardless of how many hours a week you work
If Canadian, and if you work an average of 20 hours per week, you’ll qualify for benefits through the BC Chamber of Commerce (Company pays for 70% of the monthly premiums; Employee Pays for 30% of the premiums)
VPN if required
2 Weeks Paid Time Off (Vacation, PTO, etc)
Requirements To Be Considered:
Submission of Cover Letter & Resume
Agreement to work 9 am-12 pm local time (assuming you’re in North America).
Overseas applicants will be required to work these above hours.
Please address your reply to DEAR TIGGER for consideration.
*这里的工作时间,我也有点concern,毕竟是晚上10-12点,脑子不清楚的时候。但是如果费用问题可以解决。倒也觉得可以想办法客服。

这个客户的招聘模式,就是用打工模式招募的。

客户对固定时间要求的目的,往往是在线协同沟通。

如果你同意这样的条件,当然会牺牲一定的自由。

如果这是短期有价值的学习,是值得的,但变成了长期的打工,就变质了。

– 客户特点:
小单客户,平均费率是10美金。也有些45时薪的单子,但工作时间不长,总价也不高。
客户录取率很高,觉得比较认真在做事的客户。且更看中候选人的工作态度。
– 当前困难:
他们的费率给的比较低,且全球竞争机会(竞争激烈)
可以和他们商量,提升时薪,缩短合同内的工作小时。还有其他什么方法吗?

从这个客户的招募条件看,不满足你当前的发展核心策略和目标,不符合你的项目和客户选择标准,

  • 费率过低,
  • 项目耗时太长,

因此,不值得申请,应该快速pass,把精力放在别的更值得争取的项目上。

如果不值得申请,这里提到的困难就都不是困难了。

从这个项目,我们学到了什么?

1. 是否快速放弃

这样的项目是否需要放弃,很可能是你纠结的大问题。

首先,你需要明确自己的发展核心策略和目标。

  • 到底是不是争取30-35美金/小时的小时费率合同?
  • 是否因为缺乏项目经验,因此要争取小单?

如果客户和项目都不符合条件,为什么我们要浪费时间破坏自己的策略和目标呢?

要争取这个项目,有哪些特殊的理由么?

首先要说服你自己!

但你自己一开篇就说自己不应该投,为什么又洋洋洒洒写了这么一大篇?

2. 经验积累

任何的项目分析、投标选择、撰写Proposal、面试、试单,都可以帮助你拓展视野、积累经验,

任何的积累都可以帮助你在下一次表现更好。

如果没有更好,就应该考虑是否犯了一些相同的错误。

这个项目的分析,可以帮助你学习:

  • 某一类典型的boutique agency对search ads执行人员的招聘技能要求、态度要求
  • 明确自己的短板
  • 如何提升自己的项目筛选能力

Proposal分析

– 你的思路:
如果我投proposal的话,会这么写:
Dear Maggie (DEAR TIGGER),
Understanding that you’re looking for a responsible and communicative google ads buyer, I believe that I’m qualified and would love to apply for it.
As a qualified all-around Google Media Buyer, the candidate should know what is attractive ad content, what is the PERSONA of business clients, the algorithm of Google ads platform to obtain an efficient expense, and finally, adjust the campaign through performance tracking.
I have some related experience. (这里写点landing page content creation, 小红书管理时候的video, Google Search Certified, 还有以前在公司做KPI的经历)。
Although I cannot provide results of the above experience, all the clients are satisfied with my performance, below are some of their reviews:
-放2个(landing page和小红书管理的证言)
The review proved me as communicative, big-picture, and problem-solving oriented.
For your project, would you mind sharing more details?
1, what industry are you focused on?

如果不需要投标的项目,去写Proposal意义并不大。

让我们把时间放在值得争取的客户身上。