When you respond to a recruiter that posts a freelance gig, do you give your rate in your initial message or wait until they ask for it?

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Wait for them to reply first

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wait and if they ask for rate just say you’d love to hear more about the project and your budget before giving you a number.

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You wait until you learn about scope and timeline.

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Wait, but when they ask give them the full guidelines. Kill fees everything. This is your one chance.

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NEVER throw out the first number in any negotiation, especially unsolicited - so no.

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Because branding (even on a personal level) is more than a price point. Make them believe you’re the best person for the job first and you may not have to take “slightly less” as often or at all.

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Everyone was right especially Executive Producer 1. Your weaken your position and look a lot stronger if you wait

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