Upwork
Gig economy hub
Upwork is an online platform connecting freelancers with clients seeking contract work—web development, writing, graphic design, virtual assistance, and similar services.
Freelancers bid on posted jobs or are hired directly.
The platform takes a percentage of earnings.
She found her first copywriting clients on Upwork.
Self-employed service provider
- profileSide-facing outline
- proposalFormal plan for consideration
- contractEnforceable written agreement
- milestoneNotable event marking progress
escrow · job board · connects · rating · testimonial · shortlist · interview · invitation
Working independently, not hired
- contractorHired construction professional
- consultantProfessional advice provider
- solopreneurSelf-employed business owner
- independenceFreedom from external control
flexibility · autonomy · portfolio · clientele · networking · branding · proposals · negotiation
Allocated duties or tasks
- tasksUnits of work
- deadlinesSubmission cutoff times
- milestonesNotable points of progress
- deliverablesContracted work products owed
briefs · budgets · timelines · scope · requirements · specifications · collaboration · revisions
Seeking new personnel
- job postingAdvertised vacancy description
- talent searchSeeking gifted individuals
- screeningEvaluative selection process
- vettingEvaluating suitability through investigation
onboarding · employer · workforce · vacancy · staffing · outsourcing · virtual assistant · team building
Employment from afar
- digital nomadRoaming online professional
- asynchronousNot happening together
- timezoneLongitudinal time region
- videoconferencingRemote visual group communication
screen sharing · remote collaboration · distributed team · cross-border
freelancer
Self-employed service provider
- profileSide-facing outline
- proposalFormal plan for consideration
- contractEnforceable written agreement
milestone · escrow · job board · connects · rating · testimonial · shortlist · interview · invitation · dispute
self-employed
Working independently, not hired
- contractorHired construction professional
- consultantProfessional advice provider
- solopreneurSelf-employed business owner
independence · flexibility · autonomy · portfolio · clientele · networking · branding · proposals · negotiation · rates
assignments
Allocated duties or tasks
- tasksUnits of work
- deadlinesSubmission cutoff times
- milestonesNotable points of progress
deliverables · briefs · budgets · timelines · scope · requirements · specifications · collaboration · revisions · feedback
recruitment
Seeking new personnel
- job postingAdvertised vacancy description
- talent searchSeeking gifted individuals
- screeningEvaluative selection process
vetting · onboarding · employer · workforce · vacancy · staffing · outsourcing · virtual assistant · team building · talent pool
telecommuting
Employment from afar
- digital nomadRoaming online professional
- asynchronousNot happening together
- timezoneLongitudinal time region
videoconferencing · screen sharing · remote collaboration · distributed team · cross-border
Upworkfull-time job
Work requiring standard hours
permanent position · civil service · tenure · union job · lifetime employment
Upworkstaffing agency
Business matching workers to jobs
headhunter · employment agency · job fair · career services · networking
Upworkoffice job
Indoor professional employment
corporate headquarters · cubicle farm · factory floor · nine-to-five