Notification of a hired job on Upwork

Dear Novice Freelancer,
It’s a pleasure to answer your question. As an experienced freelancer, I understand how important it is to know when a client hires you for a project on Upwork. Here is a step by step process explaining how you can confirm that you have been hired:

Step 1: Notification Alerts

When a client decides to hire you for a project, the first notification you will receive is from Upwork itself. Usually, this comes in two forms:

• Email notification: Upwork sends a mail to your registered email address. The subject of this email will be “Congratulations, [Your name]. You have a new contract.”
• Upwork Interface alert: Within your Upwork dashboard, you will receive a notification. You can always see these alerts at the top right corner.

Step 2: Contract Information

Once you have received a notification,

• Open the email or navigate to the notification in your dashboard, it will redirect you to the contract page.

Contract Page Overview

Here on the contract page, you can find the following details:

• Client Name: It includes the name of the individual or the company that hired you.
• Project Details: Here you can find the specifics of the project—what you are expected to deliver, how, and when.
• Payment Details: This offers information about how much you would be earning from the project and payment terms.

I hope these steps and explanation help you understand the process of getting hired on Upwork. Rest assured, the platform is designed to notify you promptly once you get a job.Happy Freelancing!