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Advanced search techniques for finding talent

Upwork’s advanced search helps clients refine freelancer results using Boolean logic. Users can combine keywords with AND, OR, and NOT (in uppercase) or use filters like “exact ...

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Availability Badge

The Availability Badge on Upwork signals that a freelancer is ready for new projects immediately. Displayed in search results and profiles, it helps you identify actively availa...

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Boosted Proposals

Boosted Proposals let freelancers use extra Connects to appear at the top of your proposal list, signaling strong interest. All proposals—boosted or not—are still visible. Boost...

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Choose a freelancer location when posting a job

Clients on Upwork can choose to hire freelancers within their country or globally, depending on project needs. This flexibility supports localized knowledge, compliance, or on-s...

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Connect with Diverse Talent

Upwork’s mission is to create economic opportunities so people have better lives. Key to our mission is that these opportunities should be equally available to all qualified tal...

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Direct Messages

Direct Messages on Upwork allow eligible clients to contact freelancers before posting a job. Clients must meet activity and billing criteria. Messages help explore fit and avai...

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Find freelancers and agencies

Upwork offers multiple ways to search for talent using keyword input, advanced Boolean logic, category browsing, and dynamic filters such as hourly rates, skills, availability, ...

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Hiring Partner-Verified talent

Partner-Verified on Upwork means a freelancer’s skills have been validated through specialized training or certification from an accredited partner. These freelancers receive a ...

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Hiring talent with Upwork Skill Certifications

Freelancers with Upwork Skill Certifications have passed rigorous assessments demonstrating expertise in select Web, Mobile & Software Development and Customer Service skills. O...

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Interviewing and scoping projects

Interviewing and project scoping on Upwork help align expectations, clarify responsibilities, and ensure smooth project execution. Ask and answer key questions about availabilit...

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Manage your Partner Experts

This feature is only available to administrators of partner companies. Learn more about becoming an Upwork Partner at Upwork.com/partnersThe Upwork partner portal allows partner...

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Save a freelancer profile

You can save freelancers or agencies to revisit later by clicking the ♡ Save option on their profile or proposal and adding a note. Access and manage your saved list under Hire ...

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Talent Scout for Clients

We are ending our Talent Scout program on July 31, 2023, and are no longer accepting new freelancers and clients into the program. If you are currently part of the program, y...

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Understand freelancer talent badges

Upwork offers four talent badges—Rising Talent, Top Rated, Top Rated Plus, and Expert-Vetted—to highlight freelancer and agency excellence. Badges reflect factors like profile c...

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