FAQ

Why use Workhoppers?

Workhoppers is an easy and cost-effective way to hire, on-demand, local professionals for freelance, contract, gig, temporary, permanent telecommuting, compressed work week, job sharing or part-time positions.  You find a person with the precise skills at the precise moment that you need it.

Unlike other flexible work sites, there is No bidding, No middleman, No commissions.

Once you post your job it will get promoted and seen by the right targeted skilled professionals. Our proprietary semantic matching algorithm saves you time by quickly ranking and matching you with the right candidates. Whether just for a few hours or a longer project you will find skilled people with a wide range of talents ready to help. Whether you're a start up or a multinational company. Workhoppers specializes in finding the ideal match in your own city. You benefit from face to face interaction, common language and accountability. All this while promoting your local economy.

How do I increase my chances of getting hired on Workhoppers?

The single most important thing you can do to attract companies and land projects is to build an effective, impressive, and accurate profile. Include all relevant skills, keywords, experience, education, and be sure to upload a professional looking picture and a current resume.

What is the cost of the service?

Workhoppers is the best answer to modern day temporary outsourcing and flexible hiring needs. In keeping with our mandate to help companies stay competitive and find great local talent we charge a low monthly fee that allows companies to post jobs/projects as needed and contact candidates proactively.  Companies can cancel at anytime. There are no commissions or hidden fees. Its always free for professionals looking for work opportunities. 

Who are Workhoppers?

Workhoppers are a community of talented professionals which include freelancers, moonlighters, entrepreneurs, stay-at-home parents, semi-retired experienced professionals and university students with diverse skills. They are people looking for flexible work and their numbers are on the rise. Workhoppers answers the need of a new generation of people setting up their own small freelance businesses while working to achieve work life balance.

How do I stay safe?

Take precautions as you would when going for or conducting a work interview. Use common sense. Meet in public places. Workhoppers works very hard to keep the integrity of its website. It does a limited verification to validate companies and professionals. However, Workhoppers can in no way guarantee the safety for any of its users.

How do I pay a Workhopper?

The hiring company pays the Workhopper directly. You negotiate the fees together on your terms whether by the project or by the hour. Workhoppers does not take commissions or transaction fees.

When do my jobs get published and for how long? 

All companies undergo an initial vetting to verify the legitimacy of the posting and the publisher. Once your account is approved, the job posting remains live until you unpublish it or you cancel your plan.

 

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