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Julie Williams · 12-10-2007, 08:15 PM

Stef,
If client gives budget amount in posting, and you would work for that, then put that as your bid. But if it's a range and no budget is posted, don't just assume it's low. Bid the high end, if low end isn't enough compensation. The worst thing that happens is you don't get the job. If you wouldn't work for the lower end, then you haven't lost anything.

If they like you and you're close, it's been my experience that they'll contact you and make an offer. You can accept it or reject it.

Bidding a little high, within the range, doesn't hurt anything on voices.com. Of course, with Smartcast on v123... it will work against you because bidding too often lowers your rating.

12-10-2007, 08:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
Julie Williams Administrator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: California Posts: 561	Stef, If client gives budget amount in posting, and you would work for that, then put that as your bid. But if it's a range and no budget is posted, don't just assume it's low. Bid the high end, if low end isn't enough compensation. The worst thing that happens is you don't get the job. If you wouldn't work for the lower end, then you haven't lost anything. If they like you and you're close, it's been my experience that they'll contact you and make an offer. You can accept it or reject it. Bidding a little high, within the range, doesn't hurt anything on voices.com. Of course, with Smartcast on v123... it will work against you because bidding too often lowers your rating. __________________ POWERED BY CHOCOLATE Julie Williams "Voice-Over Chocolate" julie@voice-overs.com www.voiceoverchocolate.com www.voice-overs.com Currently on National spots for Eyeglass World; Narrations for US Steel, Point of Sale VO for Gutter Grip-- playing soon at a Home Depot near you! Julie will be heard nationally on a tribute to Ruth Bell Graham in December.