Alright, let’s talk about the moment of truth: the proposal. You’ve found a great project, but so have 50 others. How do you make yours the one that gets read, replied to, and won?
Forget the generic “I am interested.” Here’s the 1-2-3 framework that works:
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The First Line is Everything. Personalize it hard. Mention their project name, their company, or a specific goal from their brief.
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❌ Bad: “I am writing to apply for your marketing project.”
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✅ Good: “Your goal to increase qualified B2B leads for Caryle Enterprises through a structured 90-day plan is exactly what I specialize in.”
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Show You Solved the Problem Before You’re Hired. Don’t just list your skills. Dedicate a short paragraph to outlining your understanding of their challenge and your high-level approach to solving it. This proves you’re thinking strategically.
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End with a Clear, Low-Friction Next Step. Never end with “I hope to hear from you.”
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✅ Do this: “I’m available for a 15-minute call on Tuesday or Wednesday to discuss how we can achieve [specific project goal]. Does 10 AM EAT work?”
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What’s your golden rule for proposal writing? Share your best tip or a line that consistently gets you a reply below!