As a freelancer, you need to work constantly to promote your skills and expertise. With a higher number of freelancers on Upwork, it has become harder to get a job interview. Among the many ways a freelancer can stand out from the others is the Upwork Expert-Vetted Badge. Expert-Vetted Talent is for the freelancers that are in the top 1% on Upwork.
This badge is only available for a limited time and when Upwork sends you an invite. It is the highest level of badge you can receive as a freelancer or agency on Upwork!
Benefits of having an Upwork Expert-Vetted badge:
- Expert-level talent badge
- Exclusive invitation to privately posted jobs
- Access to Talent Managers that will provide you with tips for profile optimization for specific clients and jobs
- Access to network with a community of professionals, complementary coaching, and skill-specific workshops
- Priority access to job opportunities with Enterprise and Business Plus clients
- Option for creating consultations so you can share expertise with clients
The application for the Upwork Expert-Vetted Badge requires spending 300 connects or $50. You can apply for an interview, and the selection process and questions will depend on your skill category. While applying for this program, you will have to answer some necessary questions about your skills and expertise.
Some of the questions for application for the Upwork Expert-Vetted Talent are:
- Have you provided services within this profile category to any large Enterprise organizations?
- Please provide detailed information about your professional background and experience.
- What makes you a good fit for Expert-Vetted Talent?
The interview process is comprehensive, including in-depth analyses of both your hard skills by our Talent Managers to ensure the highest level of expertise and your soft skills to assess your reliability and communication skills.
The Expert-Vetted Talent application is currently available in the following skill categories:
- Web, Mobile, and Software Development
- Design and Creative
- Sales and Marketing
- HR
- Consulting
