CareerOn App First Project: 16-Point Checklist Before, During, and After Completion

CareerOn's free usage doesn't end with simply downloading the app. To successfully execute your first project, there are essential checkpoints at every stage from start to completion. This article presents a step-by-step inspection checklist compiled by Jaiwoo Shim, CEO of SB Consulting, for Chikang platform users. With easy-to-miss items organized in ☐ format, following each phase's checklist in order will significantly increase your first project's success rate.

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Before starting to use the CareerOn Chikang platform for free, you should first inspect your basic environment. There are items to verify before downloading the app, and checking these in advance will help you avoid unnecessary reconfiguration after installation.

Pre-Launch Checklist Items:

☐ Check smartphone OS (iOS 12.0 or higher, or Android 8.0 or higher)
☐ Ensure at least 500MB of free phone storage space
☐ Test stable internet connection (Wi-Fi or 4G/5G)
☐ Prepare mobile phone number and email address for identity verification
☐ Pre-collect portfolio drafts (images/files) needed for project execution

The most common error during the CareerOn app download phase is installation failure due to insufficient storage space. Simply checking your phone's capacity in advance can prevent half of all startup errors.

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The first step in free use of the Chikang platform is registration, but simply signing up means missing project matching opportunities. Profile completeness directly correlates with the frequency of project proposals.

Profile Creation Essential Items Checklist:

☐ Enter basic information (name, date of birth, mobile phone number)
☐ Select job category (technology, design, marketing, writing, etc. — choose accurate category)
☐ Enter career summary (200+ characters, specify concrete experience)
☐ Add 5 or more skills
☐ Upload profile photo (clear face photo, 1MB or less)
☐ Add 3+ portfolio links (PDF, URL, image files)
☐ Check minimum 2 preferred project types (mixed selection recommended)

Based on consultations with numerous Chikang users at SB Consulting located in Seoul, users with 70%+ profile completion received 3 times more project proposals compared to those with 50%+ completion.

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Once projects start appearing in the CareerOn app, the selection phase begins. Not all projects are suitable, and selecting your first project with special care increases the probability of re-engagement.

Project Selection Checklist Items:

☐ Is the project budget explicitly stated? (Confirm no hidden additional costs)
☐ Does the work deadline conflict with your current schedule? (Secure at least 1 week buffer)
☐ Do required skills match 70%+ of your capabilities?
☐ Is the client's review score 4.5 points or higher? (4.5+ recommended for initial users)
☐ Is the project description detailed in 200+ characters?
☐ Before acceptance, present 3+ confirmation questions about requirements in the client's chat
☐ Save contract or work conditions as screenshots

During free use of CareerOn, the success of your first project significantly impacts your future reputation. Avoid accepting projects with "excessively low prices" or "unrealistic deadlines"—this is the best long-term strategy.

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After accepting a project, implementing a system to prevent potential problems is crucial for the execution phase. Mid-project checks can reduce misunderstandings with clients.

3 Mandatory Review Procedures During Execution:

1st Check (Within 24 hours of starting work):
☐ Send work start notification message to client
☐ Reconfirm requirements (notes, style, example images, etc.)
☐ Share expected progress schedule (weekly or daily)

2nd Check (When reaching 50% overall progress):
☐ Upload mid-stage preview results (receive specific feedback)
☐ Organize direction corrections based on client feedback
☐ Confirm any additional requests needed until final completion

3rd Check (1 day before completion):
☐ Final result inspection (check typos, file format, size)
☐ Agree on final delivery timing with client
☐ Explain post-project evaluation procedures

The frequency and clarity of communication during execution increases client satisfaction by 65%+. Without systematic mid-project checks, modification requests after completion tend to increase 3-fold.

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Just before project completion, small mistakes can significantly impact evaluation. Systematic quality control before final submission enables project completion with high satisfaction.

Final Result Inspection Items:

☐ Does file format match the format specified in the request? (.psd, .docx, .png, etc.)
☐ Is the filename written correctly according to client's requested format?
☐ Are all images and text elements completely included? (Check for omissions)
☐ Do resolution and size meet requirements? (72dpi for web? 300dpi for print?)
☐ Is color profile correctly set? (RGB vs CMYK)
☐ Verify final submission file on a different device (compatibility test)

Key Point: Exchanging a final confirmation message with the client before submitting results, then uploading, can reduce post-submission modification requests by 40% or more.

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A project doesn't end with submitting deliverables. Post-completion client evaluation and feedback management determine the next project opportunity.

Post-Completion Essential Actions:

☐ Wait for client evaluation (up to 7 days, request feedback before auto-completion)
☐ Send thank you message to client immediately after evaluation
☐ Self-evaluate your work (write self-assessment — record 2+ improvement points)
☐ If evaluation score is below 4.5 points, analyze feedback and establish improvement plan
☐ Add completed project to portfolio (Profile 'Work Examples' section)
☐ Review possibility of long-term collaboration with client (bookmark valued clients)

Re-engagement Rate Improvement Tip: On the CareerOn Chikang platform, users who received 2+ projects from the same client showed 30% more new project proposals. This demonstrates how important post-completion management of your first project is.

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| Item | Free Plan | Paid Plan | Initial User Consideration |
|------|-----------|-----------|---------------------------|
| Project Proposals per Month | 10+ | 30+ | Free is sufficient for initial selection |
| Portfolio Upload | 5 limited | Unlimited | Start with 5 high-quality works recommended |
| Messaging Function | Limited | Unlimited | 3 communications with initial client sufficient |
| Commission Rate | 10~15% | 5~8% | Upgrade to paid after establishing initial rating |
| Chikang Community Access | Limited | Full | Free users can acquire essential tips only |

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Q1. I just installed the CareerOn app, but will projects appear even if I haven't completed my profile?

A: If your profile completion is below 40%, you'll rarely receive project proposals. Basic information, 3 portfolio items, and 5 skills are essential. You can receive meaningful project proposals starting from 70%+ profile completion.

Q2. If the first project budget on the Chikang platform is too low, will rejection affect my rating?

A: Rejecting a project doesn't directly impact your rating. However, your completion rate (rate of non-completion after acceptance) significantly lowers your rating, so selecting only projects with realistic budgets and deadlines is the best strategy.

Q3. What should I do if the client's evaluation is 4 points or lower after submitting results?

A: Immediately request feedback from the client and propose improvement measures. If there's a record of sincere response when the client asks for re-engagement, your credibility will recover. According to SB Consulting's consultation experience in Seoul, 70%+ of low ratings stem from communication gaps.

Q4. When is a good time for a CareerOn free user to switch to paid plan?

A: After 3+ months of free use with a rating of 4.8 points or higher, paid conversion is recommended. Converting to paid before stabilizing your rating only increases commission fees without significantly expanding opportunities.

Q5. How should I handle additional work requests during project execution if they differ from expectations?

A: Clearly document the initial contract scope and propose additional work as a separate payment or separate project. Accepting unlimited additional work may increase ratings, but it reduces profitability.

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Free use of the CareerOn Chikang platform is not simply a side job—it's the beginning of a freelance career. Following all checkpoint items at each phase from installation to completion increases your first project completion rate to 85%+ and enables securing a 4.5+ rating.

The 16 inspection items presented in this article are based on direct consultation data from 100+ initial users compiled by Jaiwoo Shim, CEO of SB Consulting located in Seoul. By checking 5 items before start, 7 during selection, and 3 during execution phase by phase, you can prevent unnecessary revisions and rating declines.

In particular, for your first project, prioritizing "accurate completion" over "quick completion" brings more inquiries long-term. The trust built through client communication automatically converts to next project proposals.

For consultation on CareerOn Chikang platform free usage and first project success strategies, contact 01023975734 or jaiwshim@gmail.com.

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