Sourcing.
WHERE PEOPLE LOOK
Freelance platforms Professional networks Recommendations Local groups and communities Direct approaches
WHAT RECOMMENDATION GIVES YOU
Someone vouched for.
The most reliable source.
WHAT PLATFORMS GIVE YOU
Volume, ratings, and payment protection.
And a great deal of noise.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
Evidence of actual work Relevant experience Clear communication in their application
THAT LAST ONE
For remote work, written communication is the job.
Someone who writes unclearly in an application will communicate unclearly in the role.
WHAT TO BE WARY OF
Applications that do not address your specific requirements Portfolios you cannot verify Rates far below everyone else
WHAT TO ASK FOR
Examples of comparable work References you can contact
WHERE TO ADVERTISE
Wherever the people you want actually look.
For many roles here, professional groups and recommendation work better than platforms.
