Finding and qualifying jobs (and avoiding scams)

Reading a job post and client history, deciding whether to bid, and recognising scams.

In this lesson

Qualifying a job
Scam patterns
Tracking your funnel

Key points

Check verification, spend, reviews and hire rate
Stay on platform until contracted
Never pay to get work
Track proposals → replies → interviews → wins

Real-world example

Emeka was invited to an 'urgent US$5,000 Odoo project' and asked to continue on Telegram and buy a 'training kit'. Remembering the Bid Room, he declined, reported the post and kept his account safe.

Questions and answers

Name three scam patterns.

Off-platform contact, paying for kits or software, free full 'tests', unlawful requests.

What's a healthy reply rate to aim for?

It varies; measure yours and improve the proposal or targeting if it's low.

Read the full lesson, worked example and quiz