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How can I find quality freelancers on Upwork?

 

Start with a detailed job posting. Make sure you include all the required and recommended skills and responsibilities to discourage unqualified candidates from applying. Add a unique identifier in your post, such as a request about how to title their resume file, or to include the word “blue” in their cover letter. This will show who has paid attention to your job posting.

Avoid offering low starting pay, as talented freelancers aren’t likely to apply for low-paying jobs. Look at their experience, previous work, and how many hours they’ve worked to get an idea of their background.

Be sure to interview them on Skype before hiring them, and have them do a [paid] test project before coming on board

There are a lot of steps to hiring quality freelancers, but getting the top talent on Upwork is worth it.

Read our detailed walkthrough on how to find a VA on websites such as Upwork. It’s guaranteed to give you some ideas even if you’re looking to fill a different type of vacancy.

Are there better freelancers on Upwork than other platforms?

Many freelancers who are registered on Upwork also have accounts on platforms like Freelancer.com. Services like Toptal and Outsourcely screen their freelancers more carefully, and Hubstaff Talent is completely free to both employers and freelancers. Some freelancers on Upwork are better than others, but there is such a wide range of talent you can’t rely on all Upwork freelancers being either better or worse than freelancers on other platforms.

What are the top 20 skills on Upwork?

According to this post on their blog, the top 20 skills in-demand on Upwork are;

1. PHP Development
2. Graphic Design
3. Data Entry
4. Content Writing
5. Internet Research
6. Javascript Development
7. Web Design
8. HTML5 Development
9. Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
10. Social Media Marketing
11. Logo Design
12. Virtual Assistant
13. Lead Generation
14. MySQL Administration
15. Android App Development
16. jQuery Development
17. iOS App Development
18. Email Marketing
19. Customer Service
20. Illustration

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