FREELANCE PLATFORMS

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 Freelance platforms help companies and employers source workers for projects or job roles that do not require permanent employment or a physical presence at the workplace. That said, a growing number of companies are choosing to hire on semi-permanent to permanent basis especially when a freelancer's performance turns out to be a keeper.

 Freelance platforms allow independent professionals to create profiles, share work portfolios, and connect with potential employers.

 On these platforms, organizations can search through a directory of candidates based on skills, experience, and other requirements.

 

Some of the most popular include:

•Upwork

•Freelancer

•Fiverr

•Onlinejobs.ph

•Linked In

•Free Up

•Work Shift

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Upwork is the largest online talent solution connecting businesses and skilled professionals. We empower our customers to confidently work together in new and more flexible ways.

Our technology and services eliminate headaches caused by traditional hiring—for both businesses and talent. We make it easier and more cost-effective for businesses to find, hire, work with, and pay talent through Upwork.

 

World’s largest freelancing website

180+ countries

5M+ clients

$1B+ work done

30% of Fortune 500 companies choose Upwork

 

https://www.upwork.com

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CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED

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Freelancer.com is an online job marketplace that provides a means for employers and freelancers around the globe to collaborate for mutual benefit. Individuals or businesses in need of skilled help for short or long-term projects can post those projects and allow freelancers to submit bids for the completion of the work.

 

For the employer or service buyer, Freelancer.com provides immediate access to thousands of independent contractors with specific skills, without the need to place job ads or provide work space, insurance, etc. For the freelancer or service provider, Freelancer.com offers a constant source of part-time to full-time work opportunities, without the trouble and expenses of advertising and self-promotion.

 

https://www.freelancer.com

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CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED

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Fiverr is the world’s largest marketplace for digital services. Fiverr enables you to browse the selection of freelancers offering services, and to place orders in just one click. A service offered on Fiverr is called a Gig. 

 

https://www.fiverr.com/

 

CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED
 

OnlineJobs.ph

With today's technology, it is super easy to be hired by companies abroad and then do the job from the comfort of your own home with your family.

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At OnlineJobs.ph we'll help you explore online job opportunities and earn a living.

All jobs will be salaried, full-time or part-time, work from home jobs.

 

https://www.onlinejobs.ph/

 

CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED

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LinkedIn is a social media platform geared to professionals. It enables you to network and to build your professional portfolio, but you can also go out into the world and look for a new job. Professionals who've been in business for decades use LinkedIn and so do newly minted college grads.

 

64% of job seekers get hired through a referral. 

 

https://ph.linkedin.com/

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BEWARE of these red flags

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#1: My employer is asking me to send money to him/her offsite (directly via Paypal/Skrill/Bitcoin)

All transactions for a project or contest should be completed onsite via the freelancer platform. Never agree to send money to an employer offsite whether it is via Paypal, Skrill or even Bitcoin. This often means that they are trying to pay via a stolen credit card that our anti-fraud teams will be unable to detect, leaving you at risk.

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#2 My employer is asking me to communicate with them off-site (via Skype or other methods)

Avoid communicating to any employer off the freelancer platform via Skype or other methods. By communicating via the freelancer platform, you’ll have peace of mind in the case of a customer service complaint or payment dispute, that records of these conversations are checked by our customer service team.

If we do not have records of these conversations, we can only provide limited support or recommendations.

 

 

#3: My employer is asking me for lots of free samples

Be wary if your employer is asking for more than one or two samples of your work. Although it may be important to demonstrate your ability to a potential employer, it’s easy to fall into the trap of giving away free work to scammers. Avoid agreeing to too many free samples - negotiate on a price and then have a Milestone Payment created for it.

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#4: My employer does not want to start a Milestone Payment until the project is complete

If your employer refuses to start a Milestone Payment or avoids questions about their payment, then it may be best to think twice before accepting the project. Don’t fall into the trap of starting a project without an agreed-upon Milestone Payment. Ensure that you’ve spoken to your employer about their budget, how much you will be awarded at the completion of the project and have a Milestone Payment created for you.

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#5: I’ve been asked to purchase special software from my employer so that I can start on the project

Never start a project with an employer if you have been asked to purchase particular software or equipment from them. All resources should be easily accessible to you without needing to pay for them. Be sure to clarify this with your employer if he or she has asked you to purchase any equipment.

 

 

#6: My employer is new to the platform and has no information on their profile

Before starting a project with an employer, it’s important that you review their profile information for reviews, ratings and payment status. If your employer is new to the platform and has no information to display, you should ask them to verify their payment method on their profile before starting a project.

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#7: My employer has received negative reviews

One of the most important things you should do before accepting a project is to review their user profile and any reviews that they have been provided for previous projects. Steer clear of employers that have received negative reviews and don’t be afraid to ask questions to new employers.

 

#8: My employer is asking me for IDs and/other documents so they can “verify” my identity

Do not provide any form of ID or documentation to an employer even if they are asking for it. Scammers are oftentimes successful when they have asked to “verify” an identity and are given access to the ID and other documents.

 

#9: My employer gave me a link that requires me to sign in to a site with my personal details.

Be mindful if your employer has asked you to access a link that requires you to enter your login details. Scammers often attempt to obtain sensitive information including usernames and passwords for malicious intent. Avoid a phishing attack by being proactive and aware of your employer's behavior.

 

#10: The project is invalid or rejected.

Projects that harm freelancers will be rejected and deemed ‘invalid’ by the platform. Some projects that violate Freelancer’s Terms and Conditions involve hacking, spamming, falsification of documents, creation, buying or selling of accounts.

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