This is NOT an AI-generated title

Have you ever had a boss or client say “Get something on paper for me to review?” Or maybe it was more along the lines of “I don't have time to work on this, could you give it a first pass and send me a draft”? Either way, we’ve all been there, especially if we are more junior or our team is overworked. It’s much easier to react to something, improve it, change it, have an opinion about it, once there is something to react to. The thought of starting from scratch is often so daunting we procrastinate and put it off as long as possible (and sometimes longer).

As freelancers, we typically operate as a 'one-person business', which means that we do everything  - from accounting to financing to marketing to operations, and, to most freelancers' dread - business development. Not only does finding new work, meeting with clients, researching projects, writing proposals take time, but it also robs us of precious hours needed to do what most of us enjoy - the actual project. It's estimated that freelancers spend up to 75% of their time looking for and applying for jobs. And let’s be honest, starting from scratch, every time, on every new proposal, for every unique job can really suck the life and joy out of the self-employment dream.

Finding ways to reduce the time between posting a job on a freelance platform and getting paid for the work is at the core of the HourlyRate.ai mission. We listened to our users and built an AI-enabled proposal generator based on your feedback. The tool pulls your skills and experience from your HourlyRate profile and puts together a solid draft for you to edit and adjust.

Kamran Gillani, a Top Rated Creative Designer on Upwork shared his experience using AI proposal generators. He's what he said:

Pros:

• Time Efficiency: AI tools can significantly reduce the time and effort required to craft proposals by automating tasks like formatting and proofreading.
• Improved Accuracy: AI tools enhance the accuracy of proposals by offering real-time suggestions and correcting errors.
• Enhanced Language Skills: Utilizing AI tools can aid in improving language proficiency through immediate feedback and suggestions.
• Customization and Personalization: AI tools assist in tailoring proposals to meet specific client requirements by analyzing job descriptions and identifying keywords.

Cons:

• Lack of Human Touch: AI-generated proposals may lack the creativity and personalization that resonate with clients.
• Limited Contextual Understanding: AI tools may struggle to grasp the nuances and context of job postings, resulting in suggestions that are not entirely relevant.
• Overreliance on AI: Dependence on AI tools may hinder personal growth as a writer and prevent the development of unique writing styles.

The nice thing about all the cons is that they are solved by us, freelancers, with our original voice, unique content, and creative thinking.  Kevin Kelly said it best (and keeps our feet on the ground) when he calls us to

“...be effective, but unpredictable … act in a way that AIs have trouble modeling or imitating. That makes you irreplaceable.”

This is your sign to let 'someone else' write a draft for you to review so you can focus on what you do best (with a dash of unpredictable and irreplaceable).

Hourlyrate's AI proposal generator for Upwork is now available for download. Click here to get started with HourlyRate.ai.

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