You’ll also see common connections between you and the pro - something you can only get on LinkedIn.” “As a consumer, when you submit a project request, we send it to professionals in your network or extended network first. “ProFinder is built on top of LinkedIn’s network in order to be network-driven,” the company explained to VentureBeat. You’ll receive up to five offers from freelancers with a message, price quote, and a link to their LinkedIn profile. Then fill in details about your specific needs, including location, timeframe, budget, and job requirements. To hire a freelancer, search for the service you need - you can select from among 140 areas. Rather than let this opportunity slip away, LinkedIn ProFinder plays matchmaker, pairing you with qualified professionals in an experience that’s been described as “Thumbtack for white collar professionals.” On LinkedIn, there’s also an increasing number of these professionals - a nearly 50 percent increase over the past five years. Through this marketplace, consumers and businesses are connected with those offering professional services such as design, writing and editing, accounting, real estate, and career coaching.Īccording to a study commissioned by the Freelancers Union and Upwork, nearly 54 million Americans were doing freelance work in 2015. The company has been pleased with the program’s progress, and today LinkedIn is opening up its latest product - LinkedIn ProFinder - to everyone in the U.S.
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