Upwork’s job search tools let freelancers use keyword and Boolean logic to refine results, apply filters, and save searches or job posts for later. You can manage up to 30 saved searches and customize your job feed. Advanced Search and filter options enhance the precision and speed of finding ideal projects.
Note: Your job feed may look different from the information below, as we are testing a new experience. With clearer job details and a more streamlined application process, our goal is to make it easier for you to scan, save, and apply to jobs that match your skills. Not all freelancers will be included in this test.
You can search in several ways to quickly find the jobs you want, save any that stand out, and submit a proposal when you're ready.
Search for jobs
- Go to Find work
- Type a basic keyword search in the box, choose the Advanced Search link for more options, or use the filters on the left to narrow your results
Your search results include a filter menu on the left. Some filter options include:
- Category
- Job type
- Hourly rate
- Number of proposals
- Client history
- Project length
Try different keyword combinations and filters to find projects faster. You can also use logic operators like AND or OR to fine-tune your results, and our Advanced Search can do the heavy lifting for you.
Save a job to view later
You can save a job to your Saved jobs list and submit a proposal later.
- On the search page, choose the heart button next to the job you're interested in, or open the job post and select Save job in the job details
- To find the job later, go to your Saved jobs list in the drop-down selections under Find work
Save a job search to your feed
- PStart a search on your Find Work page, adding filters or using advanced search as desired
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Choose the Save Search button at the top of your search
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- Give your saved search a name. This will also be the name of the saved search's job feed
Once you’ve saved a search, you can select it from your Find Work page to quickly see results with your filters already applied. You can save up to 30 searches to easily track jobs across different categories.
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You can view your job feed by selecting the Upwork logo in the top left corner of any page.
Edit or delete a saved job search
- Select the Saved Searches dropdown
- Choose Manage saved searches. You’ll see a list of your saved searches
- Select the trash can icon to delete a saved search
- Select the Saved Searches dropdown
- Choose Manage saved searches. You’ll see a list of your saved searches
- Select Rename link to edit the one you want
Frequently Asked Questions
The Upwork job search algorithm matches your query to the content of job posts, including category, skills, title, and description.
You can search by entering your target keywords into the search box or by using the Advanced Search function. Once you start typing in the search box, you can select one of the dropdown auto-suggestions to help you find what you need faster.
You can also use filters to narrow down the results to the jobs you’re most interested in.
You can save a search to easily view new jobs matching your criteria right on the Find Work page, and update or change your saved searches on the Job Search page.
Boolean search works by applying complex logic to keywords and keyword strings. Our Advanced Search function automatically applies Boolean operators to your searches.
If you’re not happy with the results of your searches, choose the thumbs-down button in the search results. We use this feedback to make improvements, so be sure to give specific details.
A variety of factors impact the types of projects that appear in your Recommended Jobs Feed, and these include:
- Saved searches
- Category matches
- Job history
- Keywords
We recommend jobs that you may find interesting based on how you have interacted with the platform. Sometimes, a project you may not expect may appear, but you can use the thumbs down tool to make improvements to your feed.