Integrations
DataScope & Upwork

Upwork is a popular marketplace for freelancers to find remote jobs and for teams to hire contract workers. The platform hosts professionals in a wide range of fields, including software development, admin support, writing, marketing, design, translation, any everything in between. For employers, it provides an easy way to find freelancers: You can easily see and compare employment history, ratings, and reviews and view proposals. For freelancers, Upwork provides a pool of potential clients from all over the world.After signing up as an employer, you'll be able to create job postings with the job description and specialty you're looking for, including required skills. The Details page lets you enter screening questions for your job: You can ask for work samples, inquire about similar projects they've done, request a cover letter, or anything else that might be relevant. Then you can narrow down your potential freelancers with the Visibility and Qualifications sections. In the first, you'll select which freelancers can see your job post: anyone on the web, only Upwork freelancers, or only freelancers you've invited. In the second, you might only accept freelancers from a specific location, or those who have a certain Job Success Score on Upwork, have billed a minimum number of hours, and have a certain level of fluency in English. Finally, to help you hire the best freelancers, Upwork has a Top Rated program that consists of top freelancers on the platform based on their job success score and number of hours worked. Read MoreFor fixed price projects, you only have to pay once you're satisfied with the work submitted by a freelancer. If you choose to pay hourly, Upwork offers a desktop app where freelancers can track the number of hours they've worked, and you only pay freelancers for the number of hours they track using the app. The app even takes screenshots of a freelancer's desktop while they work, so you can verify their work in progress. For freelancers, the Upwork platform offers several features to help you find clients. You'll create a profile (with optional video introduction) and a portfolio. Then you'll highlight your skills and list your employment history and education. Your profile acts like a resume that is forwarded to clients each time you apply for a job, so it's important to be thorough. Once your profile is ready, click on the Find Work section to search and filter for jobs. And the Reports tab lets you see at a glance how many hours you've logged in a particular week, how much work is under review, how much payment is pending, and earnings by client. Upwork lets you accept payments via direct bank transfer as well as through third parties such as PayPal. Upwork is an excellent tool for both clients and freelancers from all over the world to discover each other and foster a successful working relationship.