We’ve already established that workforce schedule is gradually moving from the usual 9 to 5 to a more fluid option. Now, even regular employees are quitting their jobs to stand alone as freelancers. Nonetheless, businesses stand a lot to gain from the change; affordability, skills, expertise, exposure, and experience. All of these combined would cost a company a lot.
As much as there are millions of freelancers ready to work, it doesn’t mean every one of them possesses the quality you are looking for. Not to scare you, the process of hiring freelancers can be quite easy and straightforward. There are a good number of freelance marketplaces springing up now; Upwork, Fiverr, Freelancer, PayPerHour and many others.
On any of the freelance marketplaces you choose, there is usually a review and feedback mechanism in place. That’s the first place to start your search, and this must be after you’ve plugged in your search criteria. Pin down your search to between 5 to 10 freelancers depending on the number that responds to your search criteria. Read through the reviews, you will quickly narrow down the options to 3 to 5 at this juncture.
Now, take your search to social media. Check through their social media pages, especially Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. There is a lot you will notice through the social media background check. From this, you should have pinned down your option to not more than two candidates. You can now go on to ask for their portfolio, pre-screen, and give a paid test. You should have your preferred candidate at the end.