Hi there, I've been freelancing for about 2 years now on oDesk and owe so much to that platform. It's allowed me to find great paying jobs with smart people.

Hi there, I've been freelancing for about 2 years now on oDesk and owe so much to that platform. It's allowed me to find great paying jobs with smart people. Here's what I look for when applying for jobs. My oDesk rate is usually from $30 to $45 /hr - so this may not apply to the lower end of 'cheap cheap cheap fast fast' developers. * Well written job titles. Descriptive and concise. * Clear information on where the project stands at the moment. Is this a greenfield project? Is this in the design phase? Do you have mockups? Specs? * Client history. If I see a client has an average hourly rate of hiring at $10/hr I don't bother applying as I don't think we'll be a good fit. Likewise if the client is new with no feedback or previous contracts completed, I may be hesitant to apply. --- These are the key things I look for to find good jobs on oDesk. If you want to attract great developers, keep them in mind, they're a must!