rimutaka

UpWork freelancer vetting

Discard bids and applications not worth pursuing

This is more a list of red flags to discard low quality candidates and build a shortlist.

• All questions answered satisfactorily

  Aim for 3 questions: easy, depth of expertise, attention to detail

• Job success less than 80%

  Definitely out.

• Job success less than 90%

rimutaka

New market segment assessment

Discard unworkable target market ideas by identifying major road blocks early.

Go through the entire list before digging deep into the difficult questions to identify any obvious show stoppers.

• Name of the product or service on offer.

  E.g. a mobile ANPR camera

• Name the target market in just a few words. > E.g. individuals concerned of the traffic around them

rimutaka

Name assessment for an online project

Discard unworkable names as they come up

It won't tell you if the name is good, but it should save you the pain of picking a bad name.

• Is .com available?

  Usually it's the first one to go

• Is there a website behind it?

  Just go to the URL

• Can the domain be purchased?

rimutaka

Job offer assessment

Identify weak points and potential issues to help you make a decision

You are the expert on you and what you want from life. No other opinion matters in this process. Just be honest with yourself when answering these questions.

• Is it going to be fun?

  Will you genuinely enjoy the job?

• Is it taking you to where you want to be in life?