Features
Buyers — Hire the Right ProvideroDesk is a vibrant marketplace with 4,172 open jobs and 85,614 providers. The following tools help users connect through the network. Hourly or Fixed Price JobsPost an hourly job for flexible staffing or a fixed price job for small, well-defined projects. More flexibility yields more successful outcomes. FeedbackFeedback scores help promote high quality users and weed out poor performers. Invite providers to interview if they have high feedback scores from several different jobs. 
Online Testing
Take the guesswork out of hiring; review provider test scores. 
PortfoliosWant more assurances of quality? Provider portfolios include work samples comprised of images, descriptions, and URLs. No CommitmentNo commitment. Ever. If you're not happy, end an assignment at any time. 
Job PreferencesSelect up to 5 job preferences to receive more targeted candidates. |
Providers — Find the Perfect JobRegister, build your profile, take free online certifications, and apply to jobs to get started on oDesk. No membership fees. 
My Tests
Prove your skills with over 100 free online multiple choice tests. 
My CandidaciesKeep track of your candidacies and manage your job application quota in one simple online interface. 
Job Alerts and RSSGet daily notifications of matching jobs or set up custom RSS feeds. Upfront and Milestone PaymentsRequest an upfront payment or agree on milestones for fixed price jobs. 70% of jobs have upfront payments. ProfilesMarket your capabilities and accomplishments. Detailed profiles include your resume and verified oDesk history (assignments, feedback, and test scores.) |
Buyers — Manage to Better ResultsoDesk helps businesses manage their work by providing integrated solutions for communication and collaboration. 
Team RoomStay up to date with your team's status in the Team Room. View contact information and recent work history. 
Time Analyze
Compare all time logged and daily schedules for all providers with Time Analyze. 
Work Analyze
View hours worked, offline time, and productivity on oDesk management tools ScreensnapsOh Snap! How do you communicate requirements across time, distance, and culture gaps? Use oDesk ScreenSnap to take a screenshot, annotate it, upload it, and share it in seconds. Makes communicating requirements or issues a snap. Desktop Screen SharingShare your desktop in real time. Enhance your communication with your remote team by having regular discussions facilitated with screen sharing. 
Task / Bug TrackingUse Bugzilla to assign tasks to your team members and track progress, view time logged, and receive email notifications. 
Source Code RepositoryManage your source code through an integrated Subversion (SVN) repository hosted on secure servers. |
Providers — Simplify Your Work and Build TrustoDesk Team provides a simple and automated way to track your time and progress on hourly jobs. 
oDesk TeamGet guaranteed payment by using the desktop client application on hourly jobs. It captures screenshots, work memos, activity logs, and optional webcam images so you and your client are always on the same page. 
Balloon NotificationsReview your screenshots in real time to ensure your privacy and accuracy of timelogs. Offline TimeNeed to work offline? No problem, you can add offline time to your Work Diary and have it approved by your clients. oDesk also caches activity to handle spotty internet connections. oDesk ExtrasUtilize productivity tools to paste html text as clean text, use hotkeys to control windows, and convert long URLs to permanent, short URLs. MinicamUse an optional webcam to enhance connectivity with team members. Hook up your webcam and run oDesk minicam. |
Buyers — Pay Only for Verified WorkoDesk enables a safe, secure, and verifiable billing and payment system. The proprietary Work Diary enables simple and straightforward time-based billing for remote workers. 
Work Diary
Enjoy unprecedented visibility into work performed. 
Account Activity - StatementsAll of your financial account activity is easily reviewed online, including a full work history and all invoices. Weekly LimitsControl your budget with weekly limits on hourly jobs that can be set and modified at any time. Multiple Payment MethodsPay by credit card or arrange for billing via ACH or check. W9 / 1099 FormsSave time and avoid hassles. oDesk administers all required forms, including W9s and 1099s for US providers. IP ProtectionAll registered providers have agreed to oDesk terms and conditions and NDAs protecting buyers. See the contract. |
Providers - Get Paid. Guaranteed.Get guaranteed payment on hourly jobs and receive funds in your oDesk account. Withdraw funds via an oDesk debit Mastercard powered by Payoneer, Moneybookers, or wire transfers. Guaranteed PaymentOur unique hourly model and verified hours in the Work Diary allow oDesk to guarantee payment for approved hourly work. Take the hassle out of your life and let us deal with invoicing clients. 
Payment MethodsChoose either oDesk Debit Mastercard, Moneybookers, or wire transfers to withdraw funds from your oDesk account. 
Account Activity - Earnings
Keep track of your total oDesk earnings. If you manage a company, 
oDesk Debit Mastercard
Receive payments via an oDesk Debit Mastercard powered by Payoneer. Referral ProgramLike oDesk? Post a referral link to oDesk and earn $50 per active user that joins through your link. |