How to end a candidacy
You (or your staffing manager) may end any active candidacy. But why would you ever want to end a candidacy?
- If you end your candidacy, it will no longer apply towards your quota. However, if the buyer ends your candidacy, it still counts in your quota until the end of the seven days.
- We recommend that you end your candidacy right away if you decide you are no longer interested in a particular job opening. Otherwise, you may find yourself being hired for jobs you don't want! If you have interview status, you may also send an email to the buyer explaining why you've ended you candidacy. This extra step is not required, but it is a good idea, especially if you might be interested in working with that buyer in the future.
Already been hired? Click here to read more about ending current assignments.
Hourly and Fixed Rate Jobs
1. Go to My oDesk -> Get Hired -> My Candidacies.
2. Click the link for the correct job in the Job Title column in the Active Candidacies box. Clicking the 'Job Description' or 'Cover Letter' links would also work.
3. Click the End Candidacy button on the job details page. If you'd rather just change your asking price for this job, click the Change Bid or Change Rate button.
4. Select the most appropriate reason from the drop-down menu. The job will be removed from your quota regardless of the reason you choose.
5. Press the End Candidacy button at the top or bottom of the 'Change Rate' box to apply your changes.