Starting an Assignment
First, always go to My Assignments to make sure you've really been hired. If it doesn't show as an active assignment - don't work on the job! Send the buyer a link to the the directions for hiring a candidate.
When you're ready to start work, follow this advice:
- Download and run oDesk Team when working on the assignment and suspend it/logout when you are not. (Required: Hourly Jobs only)
- Check your Work Diary daily to ensure all time was properly logged with work memos. (Hourly Jobs only)
- Do not add offline hours unless the buyer approves them ahead of time.(Hourly Jobs only)
- Learn all the criteria required by oDesk's payment guarantee. (Hourly Jobs only)
- Email daily status reports to the Buyer.
- Be available online on a regular schedule so the buyer can reach you for real-time discussions.
- Notify the buyer of any issues, delays or vacation plans.
- Familiarize yourself with the payment schedule.
- Set up a withdrawal method so you can access your earnings when they become available.