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My process:
1. OnlineJobs.ph/Dribbble/JobRack.eu/Local hiring website (exammple: Ejobs.ro)
2. Post a clear job ad with requirements/commitments/application form
3. Video call with the selected applicants
4. (Optional) Paid test task
5. Hired - Sign independent contractor agreement
Upwork is great, I found a lot of good Eastern European developers. I set the rates to at least 75 USD/hour however (which is a lot by Eastern European standards, and so it's very worth it to them), and I ask questions through the project proposal and the chat as to whether they know exactly how to solve my problem or not. This process weeds out most of the unqualified candidates. Perhaps you are not vetting thorough…
Upwork can be really great, but most people use it wrong. Don't wait for the good developers to apply, invite them proactively. 95% of the developers applying themselves are sadly the bottom barrel. First weed out from their profil history if they know what they are doing. Only work with people that have 100% Jobsuccess with relevant projects and have the "Top Rated" Badge. Then do a small test project with them or a…
Searching seems to be off at Upwork, for example, I'm look for someone add faceID support to a RN app and the results aren't too helpful. Looking at searches like "react native faceID" on upwork you would hope the top of the list would be the most relevant profiles containing all three terms or simply a search of "faceID" would return profiles containing this or biometric or react-native-touch-id, but searching the profile contents of the top five search results for this for me yield none of them having the search term. Testing google index against upwork is more effective for me 'site:upwork.com faceID'
Upwork has worked well for me. You really have to invite promising candidates individually instead of opening the floodgates, and even then the hitrate is low. I typically give a small assignment to around 5 selected freelancers. I've found some amazing people this way, and are still working with them on an on-going basis.
I am a software engineer with 3 years of experience building web application in technologies like Php, Laravel, JavaScript, TypeScript, Reactjs, Nextjs, Nodejs, Expressjs and other tools. I have a very little experience as a freelancer (did some tasks on fiverr but didn't like that all). I am looking to work with clients on long-term basis. Are you looking for more freelancers to work with? If yes, I am interested. Looking forward to hearing from you. Thank you.