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How to vet a remote freelancer before the first contract
A fair evaluation balances evidence of skill with signs that the person can communicate and deliver in your working environment.
DC
Daniel ChenHiring and operations writer
1 min read
Review the work in context
Ask candidates to walk through a project that resembles yours. Listen for how they handled ambiguity, feedback and trade-offs, not only for the result they show at the end.
Check the operating fit
Discuss availability, time zone overlap, tools and communication style before signing. A short conversation about how work moves can reveal more than another portfolio link.
