Job lifecycle
| Status | What it means |
|---|---|
| Open | The job is visible on the job board and accepting proposals |
| Ongoing | A freelancer has been hired and a contract exists |
| Closed | The contract has completed or been cancelled |
For clients: posting a job
Fill in the job details
Provide the following information:
- Title — a clear, concise name for the role
- Description — a full explanation of the work, deliverables, and expectations
- Rate — the budget you are willing to pay (flat rate)
- Experience level — choose Beginner, Intermediate, or Expert
- Location — specify a location or “Remote”
- Category — the general field the job belongs to
- Skills required — select the specific skills you need from the available list
Submit the job
Click Post job. Your job is published immediately and appears on the public job board with a status of Open.
Monitor applicants
As freelancers apply, the applicant count on your job listing increases. Open the job from My jobs to view all proposals.
For clients: reviewing applicants and selecting a freelancer
Once proposals come in, open the job from your dashboard and navigate to the Applicants tab. Each applicant entry shows the freelancer’s profile details.- Review each freelancer’s profile, experience, and past reviews.
- When you find the right candidate, select them. Their application status changes to Accepted and all other applicants are marked Rejected.
- You can then proceed to create a contract for the accepted freelancer. See Contracts for the next steps.
For freelancers: browsing the job board
The job board at/jobs lists all Open jobs posted by clients. You can browse without restrictions.
To narrow results, use the available filters:
- Category
- Required skills
- Experience level
- Location
- Budget range
You must be logged in as a freelancer to submit a proposal. Viewing job listings does not require authentication.
For freelancers: applying to a job
Find a job you want to apply for
Browse the job board or use filters to find a relevant listing. Click the job title to open the detail page.
Review the job details
Read the description, required skills, experience level, and rate carefully before applying.
Click 'Apply'
On the job detail page, click the Apply button. Your proposal is submitted with a status of Pending.
Track your application
Go to Applied jobs in your freelancer dashboard to see all your active proposals and their current statuses.
Application status tracking
Every proposal you submit has one of three statuses:| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Pending | Your proposal has been submitted and is awaiting the client’s review |
| Accepted | The client has selected you for this job — expect a contract to follow |
| Rejected | The client chose another freelancer for this job |
Related pages
Contracts
What happens after a freelancer is accepted — creating and managing contracts.
Payments and escrow
How the client funds the contract and how the freelancer gets paid.