Instructions to Run a Contest on Upwork

Introduction

Unfortunately, Upwork does not support contests. It’s structured on a one-to-one project basis where employers hire freelancers to fulfill specific jobs or tasks. However, you can certainly post a job and invite multiple freelancers to submit proposals.

Steps to Post a Job on Upwork

1. Create a thorough job post: Details about what you need & the skills required are crucial.
2. Post your job: Upwork will match your job with potential freelancers, but you can also invite freelancers manually.
3. Review proposals: Analyze the proposals you receive, pick the best candidates, and set up an interview. It’s advisable to hire multiple freelancers for small test projects to evaluate the quality of their work.

Note

Remember, hiring freelancers for “Spec Work” or “Free Work” in exchange for potential future work or exposure is against Upwork’s guidelines. It is essential to reward all the freelancers for their work.

Alternatives for Contests

There are some websites where you can organize contests specific to certain types of freelance work. 99designs allows you to run contests for design work, where designers submit their work and you pick the best one.

Your contest approach sounds like a great way to identify talented freelancers for your projects, but you would have to explore options outside of Upwork.