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Hiring the wrong freelancer can cost you and your company money and precious time. Choose the right professional by avoiding these five common hiring mistakes.<\/p>\n

1. Low budget, high expectations.<\/h2>\n

Having a dollar figure in mind can actually cause you to overlook the best talent for your needs. Plus, it can be costly if you hire a freelancer with a low rate but have to ask\u00a0them redo the work several times to get it right. Instead of going for the cheapest option, evaluate each freelancer’s\u00a0work collections to determine who is the best fit.<\/p>\n

2. Posting vague job descriptions.<\/h2>\n

If your job description is sparse or incomplete, how can a freelancer know if they offer the services you need? Fill out every part of the job posting, and include your expectations such as completion date and availability of the freelancer. This makes it more likely that the quotes you receive will be detailed and appropriate for the job you have in mind.<\/p>\n

3. Overvaluing feedback scores.<\/h2>\n

You may find yourself relying\u00a0heavily\u00a0on feedback scores. While this does leave less to chance, it also causes you to pass over newbies who haven\u2019t had a chance to prove themselves on Guru. Don\u2019t completely rule out a newbie, just be sure that you ask them to provide samples of their work with their quote. Often you can hire a newbie for less than an experienced user and get similar output quality.<\/p>\n

4. Rushing to a decision.<\/h2>\n

If you have an immediate need, it can be tempting to hire the first freelancer you find who has a decent record and submits a compelling quote. Stop yourself from acting on impulse, because it can end up costing you money you can\u2019t afford to lose. Take your time searching for the perfect fit and evaluating quotes.<\/p>\n

5. Overlooking cultural and personality differences.<\/h2>\n

One of the great things about Guru.com is\u00a0how it connects\u00a0people from all around the world. But keep in mind that you need to be able to communicate with a freelancer you hire to ensure your job is done right. If you ignore the fact that English is their second language or they aren’t available at the times you need them, you could find yourself in a difficult situation down the road. If you can easily have a conversation with the freelancer and you’ve carefully defined your expectations in an agreement,\u00a0you’re off to a great start.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Hiring the wrong freelancer can cost you and your company money and precious time. Choose the right professional by avoiding these five common hiring mistakes. 1. Low budget, high expectations. Having a dollar figure in mind can actually cause you to overlook the best talent for your needs. Plus, it can be costly if you<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":13300,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[26],"tags":[436],"class_list":{"0":"post-8800","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-employer","8":"tag-hiring"},"yoast_head":"\n5 Common Hiring Mistakes, And How To Avoid Them on Guru<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Hiring the wrong freelancer can cost you money and precious time. 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