We understand that sometimes you need help hiring the right freelancer. If you’re a client posting a job for the first time, you may be eligible to work with a recruiter.
How it works
When you post your first job, you can choose to work with a recruiter to help you find the right freelancer for a fee of $59.00 USD. If eligible, you can:
- Schedule a meeting with a recruiter from our team
- Meet with them to talk about your job post and hiring needs
- Get a list of 3 to 5 qualified freelancers with insights on why they could be a good fit for your project within 2 business days
Who’s eligible
You can use this service if you meet all the requirements below:
- You are creating your first job post
- You estimate your project will take more than 1 month to complete
- Your project has a budget of at least $1,000 USD
- You are searching for intermediate or expert-level talent
- You are looking for talent in the following categories: Web, Mobile, Software, & Development, Creative & Design, or Marketing & Sales
Frequently Asked Questions
Our recruiters make sure the freelancers we recommend are at the top of their industry. They’ll recommend existing top talent on Upwork, including Top Rated, and Top Rated Plus. We might also add freelancers who are new to Upwork but have pre-vetted skills.
No, right now we are offering this service to new clients who also meet the following criteria:
- You are creating your first job post
- You estimate your project will take more than 1 month to complete
- Your project has a budget of at least $1,000 USD
- You are searching for intermediate or expert-level talent
- You are looking for talent in the following categories: Web, Mobile, Software, & Development, Creative & Design, or Marketing & Sales
The recruiter will work to understand your hiring requirements and candidate preferences in about 20 minutes.
You can reschedule within the job post. At the top of the Proposal Manager, you can find a button to reschedule.
Once a recruiter is assigned to you, they will reach out directly through Upwork Messages. You’ll be able to contact them at any time and will get a response within 1 business day.
Working with a recruiter to receive a shortlist of candidates is a flat fee of $59 USD plus any applicable local, state, or international tax.
You’re eligible for a refund if you decide you no longer need the service or if you’re unsatisfied with the recruiter service. If you have already received the shortlist of talent, you have 30 calendar days to request a refund. If you have not received the shortlist, you have 30 days to request a refund from when your recruiter service is closed. Under this refund policy, you are not eligible for a refund should you be unsatisfied with the freelancer’s performance.
If you have an issue with the freelancer’s performance later down the road, you should discuss the matter with them and consider requesting a refund from them directly.