THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

In the first of our series of blogs on becoming a bid writer, we discuss how to make the transition from writer to bid writer.

At Bid Perfect we often receive CVs or correspondence from professionals working within other writing disciplines who, for various reasons, are looking to transition into bid writing. Some are looking to increase their income, some are seeking a fresh challenge and others simply want to add another string to their bow.

You get what you pay for. How many times do we hear this and how true is it? Sometimes free is good but can free be relied upon when it comes to professional advice that will affect your chances of winning (or losing) your next bid? How accurate and informed can you trust this advice to be?

How long have some of your permanent vacancies been open? I have worked as a recruiter for many years and have found that some hiring managers are not properly sense-testing why they are hiring. Perhaps that is a sign of naivety, as not all hiring managers are actually experienced in hiring and that is where an experienced recruiter will support them through the process.