Have you wondered how to give your contractor a bonus? Or what time it is in your contractor’s locale? Well, we have now made it much easier to do the most common management tasks, all in one place.As part of our ongoing efforts to improve usability and enhance the My Contractors hub, we have added [...]
Introducing the oDesk Skills Dictionary
As a contractor, you are always trying to make a great impression on potential employers. The right words matter in making that impression, so we’re thrilled to announce the oDesk Skills Dictionary — a comprehensive list of standardized skills on oDesk. Standardization helps ensure you find and receive the most relevant jobs for your experience [...]
New on oDesk: Streamlined Contractor Profiles
Today we are really excited to announce a brand new design for contractor profile pages! The contractor profile is at the heart of oDesk. Employers depend on it to assess the capabilities of any contractor, and contractors depend on it to attract employers and grow their careers. Knowing how important the contractor profile is, we [...]
The New oDesk Site — Online Work at Your Fingertips
Today we are very excited to announce the launch of oDesk’s brand new navigation and site design! We have been transitioning to this new look for several months, and we have received great feedback from our users. The site is designed to be more intuitive, highlighting the most important features by displaying them front and [...]
New tools to manage your applicant list and find your best candidates
It’s exciting to receive a lot of applicants to your job. But, then you need to turn your attention to figuring out who is the best fit for your job. And, the more applicants you have, the harder this can be. We’ve learned that most employers at oDesk do a quick, initial assessment of [...]
