Vetting

Portfolio, references, test task: separating skill from self-promotion.

How to Vet a Freelancer: A Scorecard That WorksHow to vet a freelancer before you sign: check who did the portfolio work, call two references, verify the business and run a paid test. Includes a scorecard.
Paid Test Project for Freelancers: Scope, Pay, RightsA paid test project for a freelancer should take 2 to 6 hours at the normal rate. How to scope it by role, who owns the result, and a brief you can copy.
Questions to Ask a Freelancer Before Hiring: 18 That Work18 questions to ask a freelancer before hiring, grouped by project, track record, working style and contract, with what good and bad answers sound like.