Step by Step guide for how to hire a freelancer

  

There are many benefits to hiring a freelancer from an online platform, including being able to work with experienced professionals from anywhere in the world without needing to set up an office or hire new staff members, having access to more diverse skill sets than your own company currently has on staff and taking advantage of flexible rates that can handle any budget and let you go as big or small as you like with each project.

When you hire a freelancer, you'll need to be comfortable with some risk. That means you need to trust that this individual will do what they promise, listen to your instructions, provide you with accurate feedback and get the job done well. You should be sure to communicate clearly and thoughtfully throughout the entire process.

 

To help you get started with the hiring process on websites here are seven steps for how to hire a freelancer:

1. Post your job

Plenty of people are looking for freelance jobs online, so it's important to know what you want and how much you're willing to pay up front. Think very carefully about the specific skills, qualifications and experience you need in order to find the best person for your project.

 

2. Review proposals

Once you have a finalized request for proposal (RFP) to review, you'll want to read each proposal carefully. You want to make sure the freelancer can complete their work following the specifics of your project, and that they are appropriately qualified for it. You check the portfolio and sample works of the freelancers before taking any decision.

 

3. Accept or reject the proposal

Doing this is usually fairly simple once you've signed a contract with a freelancer for a job. You'll want to make sure you've done everything in the contract, that the freelancer has followed your instructions, and that you're happy with the product before passing it off to your client management software.

 

4. Sign an agreement

You'll need to review each proposal to determine whether you'd like to proceed with them as candidates for your next project, but before sending any payment or making a final decision on a freelancer's credentials you should sign an agreement with them. It should be known that the freelancer's have their own contract agreements with the marketplace.

 

4. Send instructions

Next, send the freelancer a detailed set of instructions that outline exactly what you're looking for them to do. You'll want to lay out exactly what the freelance talent needs to do for you, including the amount of time it will take, and make sure you include any additional information that may be necessary for the freelancer to complete their project efficiently.

 

5. Accept or Reject the final product

If you're working on a large project or with a team of freelancers, you'll want to carefully review their work before signing off on it. Make sure that the freelancer adhered to the instructions laid out in your RFP and that they are providing what you're looking for in a final product.

 

6. Pay the freelancer

Once you're satisfied with the work your freelancer has completed for you, and have accepted it as part of your final product, then it's time to send over payment. This is usually done through an online payment platform or through bank transfer depending on what was determined in step three.

 

Bonus Point :

Always schedule a meeting with the freelancer

Once you've approved a freelancer's proposal, you'll want to schedule a time to meet and discuss the project. During the meeting talk about your project and establish a working relationship with your hired freelancer.

If you develop a comfortable relationship with your freelancer and have an understanding of the scope of their work you'll be able to hire them again without needing to repeat all the steps above. That's why it's important to create a process that helps you hire the right talent at the right time, and is as efficient as possible. Creating a process like this can be challenging, but it will pay off in the long run by allowing you to save time and money while providing your clients with more competent freelancers.