Finding & Hiring Freelancers

Loxala’s freelancer search feature offers comprehensive tools to help employers find ideal freelancers based on job requirements, including an interactive map, freelancer recommendations, and advanced filtering options.

Key Features for Searching and Filtering Freelancers

• Interactive Map:
  • Displays freelancer registration points on an interactive world map with real-time updates for new profiles.
  • Points flash momentarily to showcase freelancer activity globally.
  • For simultaneous registrations, the system staggers displays to prevent overcrowding, showing one freelancer per country at a time.
• Freelancer Recommendations:
  • Based on an algorithm that considers employer activity, including job postings, profile views, and project completions, Loxala provides personalized recommendations.
  • Recommended freelancer profiles show key details like photo, experience level badge, job title, country, price rate, availability, and reviews.
  • Employers can save profiles or view a portfolio preview with recent projects, case studies, and consulting services.

Search and Filters

• Keyword Search: Employers can search using keywords (like specific skills or freelancer names) to quickly find relevant candidates.
• Comprehensive Filters: These filters streamline the process to find freelancers matching specific criteria:
  • Category and Subcategory: Sort freelancers by their primary fields, such as Programming & IT, Design & Creative, Sales & Marketing, and more.
  • Skills: Filter freelancers based on their listed skills.
  • Portfolio: Filter based on freelancers with published portfolios.
  • Experience Level: Narrow results by experience level, from Standard to Master Top Tier.
  • Country: Filter freelancers by their country.
  • Language Proficiency: Find freelancers by language skills and proficiency (e.g., conversational, intermediate, native).
  • Financial Preferences: Filter by hourly rate, with ranges provided or custom dollar values.
  • Availability: Choose freelancers based on availability (full-time, part-time, or flexible).

Freelancer Cards and Information

For each freelancer result, Loxala provides a preview card with essential details, enabling employers to quickly assess potential candidates. Each card includes:

• Freelancer Profile: Shows photo, name, job title, skills, and country.
• About Me Summary: Highlights the first few lines from the freelancer’s bio.
• Pricing: Displays the hourly rate or rate preferences.
• Availability Status: Full-time, part-time, or flexible.
• Top Rated Badge: Marks top 10 profiles based on search relevance.
• Save and Link Options: Employers can save profiles as favorites, click through to the full profile, or explore consulting services.