Finding & Hiring Freelancers

Loxala’s freelancer profiles provide a comprehensive overview of each freelancer’s qualifications, experience, and availability, enabling employers to evaluate candidates for their projects effectively. This guide explains how to interpret profile details, from skills and portfolios to reviews and experience levels.

Key Elements of a Freelancer Profile

• Profile Overview:  
  • Each profile begins with essential details like name, job title, country, and experience level badge (e.g., Standard, Master Top Tier).
  • Employers can quickly assess the freelancer's general fit based on this introductory information.
• Experience and Skills:
  • The profile lists relevant skills aligned with the freelancer’s expertise, making it easy for employers to identify if a candidate has the desired technical abilities.
  • Experience Section: Displays key past projects and roles, highlighting the freelancer’s background in similar or relevant work.
• Portfolio:  
  • The portfolio section provides a showcase of completed projects, case studies, or blog posts where applicable, allowing employers to view the freelancer’s work quality.
  • Employers can view up to three recent projects, along with cover images, project descriptions, and titles.
• Consulting Services:
  • Some freelancers offer consulting services. Employers can view the consulting scope, deliverables, and rates provided by the freelancer.
• Reviews:  
  • Profiles include an overall rating and a list of recent reviews from past clients, offering insights into the freelancer's reliability, communication, and work quality.
  • Each review provides specific feedback, a star rating, and project details (e.g., project duration and completion date).

How to Navigate Freelancer Profiles

• Portfolio Preview:  
  • Click the Portfolio button to expand and view the freelancer’s projects, and detailed reviews, all in a consolidated layout.
• Contact Options:
  • The Contact button enables employers to start a chat or schedule a meeting directly through the platform.
  • Save Profile: Save profiles for easy access later as you assess candidates for your projects.