eGigFreelance client call interview questions and answers
A client call is a two-way interview. The client checks your skill and reliability; you check the scope, budget and payment terms before you agree.
12 questions. Read each one, start the timer and answer out loud as if you were in the room, then open the tip. Nothing is recorded.
Have you done a project like this before?
What a good answer covers
Show one close example with results. If not, explain the closest work and how you would approach it.
Can you show me samples or references?
What a good answer covers
Share two or three relevant samples and a past client who is happy to talk.
How much will it cost, and how long will it take?
What a good answer covers
Break the work into parts, give a price per part or milestone, and add a buffer for revisions.
How many revisions do you include?
What a good answer covers
State a number (for example two rounds) and the rate for extra rounds. Put it in writing.
How do we pay you?
What a good answer covers
Advance for the first milestone, the rest on delivery of each part. Use a written agreement.
Do you work with a contract and invoice?
What a good answer covers
Yes: a short agreement with scope, timeline and payment terms, and a proper invoice. Add GST if you are registered.
Who owns the files and copyright?
What a good answer covers
Agree when rights transfer, usually on full payment, and whether source files are included.
How will you keep me updated?
What a good answer covers
Agreed check-ins, such as a short update twice a week, and one channel for feedback.
What do you need from me to start?
What a good answer covers
A clear brief, references, files and logins, and one contact person who approves work.
Can you meet a tight deadline?
What a good answer covers
Only promise what you can deliver. Offer a smaller first version if the date is fixed.
What if I’m not happy with the result?
What a good answer covers
Explain your revision process and how you will check the brief early to avoid surprises.
Do you offer support after delivery?
What a good answer covers
Say what is included, for how long, and the rate for changes after that.
All 12 questions with answers
1. Have you done a project like this before?
Show one close example with results. If not, explain the closest work and how you would approach it.
2. Can you show me samples or references?
Share two or three relevant samples and a past client who is happy to talk.
3. How much will it cost, and how long will it take?
Break the work into parts, give a price per part or milestone, and add a buffer for revisions.
4. How many revisions do you include?
State a number (for example two rounds) and the rate for extra rounds. Put it in writing.
5. How do we pay you?
Advance for the first milestone, the rest on delivery of each part. Use a written agreement.
6. Do you work with a contract and invoice?
Yes: a short agreement with scope, timeline and payment terms, and a proper invoice. Add GST if you are registered.
7. Who owns the files and copyright?
Agree when rights transfer, usually on full payment, and whether source files are included.
8. How will you keep me updated?
Agreed check-ins, such as a short update twice a week, and one channel for feedback.
9. What do you need from me to start?
A clear brief, references, files and logins, and one contact person who approves work.
10. Can you meet a tight deadline?
Only promise what you can deliver. Offer a smaller first version if the date is fixed.
11. What if I’m not happy with the result?
Explain your revision process and how you will check the brief early to avoid surprises.
12. Do you offer support after delivery?
Say what is included, for how long, and the rate for changes after that.
Before the interview
- Read the job description twice and match two of your examples to what it asks for.
- Keep printed copies of your resume, ID proof and certificates ready, even for online rounds.
- Know your current CTC, expected salary and notice period. Check typical pay in our salary guide, and compare offers with the in-hand salary calculator.
- Genuine employers never ask you to pay for an interview, training kit or joining. Report anyone who does.