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All the things that have been said so far are about how you can create a favorable impression. There is something that is equally or even more important than that, and that is to make the other person feel comfortable. Help the other person relax.

Any way you have been chatting for quite some time so you do know a great deal about each other. The best thing you can do is to ease the tension and break the ice. Sometimes the ice gets so thick that you can literally feel it. Break it up by cracking a joke or two.

But the joke should be spontaneous and in keeping with the situation or else it will fall flat. Do not rehearse a joke because a rehearsed joke sounds...well...rehearsed.

The key word here is charm. Use all the charm that you can muster. Try to be as considerate and as thoughtful as possible. Do not dominate the conversation but try to get the other person talking. People generally love to talk about themselves so try to get the other person talking by asking about the person's work. Show interest in whatever the other person says.

Try to be a good conversationalist. A good conversationalist is not a person who talks well, but is one who listens well as well. So try to be a good listener. And while you are listening try not to get distracted by something else or the other person might feel that you are losing interest in what he or she is saying.

Then comes the question, "what do you do if you find that the other person is dominating the conversation?"

Well, in that case listen patiently for a minute or two and then give a subtle sign like a raised eyebrow or a smile through the corner of your mouth. If the other person is intelligent enough, he or she will get the cue. If not, then take your chance, you might have to listen to this person for the rest of your life.

Humor rarely fails. But again take care not to overdo it. There is only one thing worse than a total lack of humor and that is too much humor.

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If you’re new to outsourcing, you want to be sure you choose someone to complete the job that is qualified. There are several things you need to look for in this type of person, since you cannot make a face-to-face connection with them, and almost all of your communication with be via email or on the web. The first thing you can do is ask the person to provide you with a portfolio.

For example, if you’re in need of a graphic designer, have him or her send you some examples of the work they have done in the past for other companies. Another option is to give them a “test” example that has a quick turnaround time. This will allow them to prove to you their capabilities, as well as their ability to meet deadlines. How quick they respond also shows you how serious they are about assisting you, and how eager they are to do a good job.

For freelance writers you can ask someone to provide you with a few writing samples. Writing samples give you good insight into how well a person expresses his or her self. Read over the sample articles carefully so you can get a feel for how this person writes. If you feel like their style matches what you’re looking for, then odds are they will do a good job writing your web content or your SEO content that you need.

If you feel so inclined, you can also ask the person for references. Many people who freelance have been doing so for some time, and have probably built up a list of clients who can vouch for their work. References are a great way to ensure you’re getting someone who can do the job well.

If you are searching for freelance web coders, ask for a few examples of some sites they have done and what exactly it is that they accomplished for the site. If you are using one of the previously mentioned websites or another site, many of them have ratings on each freelancer. Previous completed projects are shown, as well as feedback from other people who have used them to do a job.

This can provide great insight on the person’s record, timeliness, and accuracy, as well as buyer satisfaction. It takes some time to build up positive feedback, so this is a good indicator of their track record as well. It is much like the feedback you see on eBay: it provides you with an inside look at how others have dealt with the person in the past on other jobs.

No freelancer you speak with should have any problems providing you with a record of their past work. They understand that this is how you will make a final decision on who you choose to complete the tasks you need to get done.

If you feel any sense of doubt or hesitation, do not hire someone just because you may feel a little bit guilty.

Many times, freelancers get turned down for jobs, but they can always move on to another one. If you think the person is not capable of giving you the high quality of work you expect within a certain amount of time, politely let them know you have chosen someone else to finish the job, and move on to the next person.

Getting a freelance job is much like auditioning for a part in a play. The person must show their skills and talents to you, and then you as the director has to make a final decision based on what you see. It also depends on the type of work you need done. For example, you cannot afford errors when it comes to getting some coding done for your website. An ebook or content provider may not need to have as stringent guidelines.

Ultimately, the choice is up to you, so review all work carefully. Ask for portfolios, writing samples, references, and even resumes, depending on the thoroughness of the job. You can usually tell who will do a good job for you, so follow your instincts and intuition.