For as long as they have needed Freelancers, Employers have turned to their trusted colleagues to find the best Freelancers for their projects.
With the ease and speed of a few mouse clicks, the Guru.com Network brings this traditional, word-of-mouth networking to the online marketplace, allowing Employers to better find top-rated, endorsed Freelancers for hire - Freelancers like you.
What is the Guru.com Network?
The Guru.com Network is a web of the strongest Freelancers and Employers in our system. Employers build their Networks by inviting their trusted colleagues to join, as well as by offering endorsements to Freelancers with whom they've worked successfully in the past. By building these connections, Employers expand the pool of qualified Freelancers for their projects.
How does Network endorsement benefit Freelancers
When Employers endorse you, they are recommending you expressly to their closest and most reliable Guru.com colleagues. When you earn endorsements, you are better able to:
- Establish and reinforce your credibility with other Employers in the Guru.com marketplace.
- Get project work from new Employers.
All Employers within your endorser's Network (up to 2 degrees away) can:
- Easily and quickly access your Freelancer profile.
- Read comments posted about your work.
- Connect with you for their projects easily.
- Identify you as an endorsed Freelancer when searching our database and reviewing your quotes.
- View how many other Employers have endorsed you, which increases your credibility.
How do I gain endorsements?
Any Employer who has paid you through Guru.com's Billing and Payment System is able to endorse you. Some, once you have completed their work to their satisfaction, may be eager to leave positive feedback on your profile and offer endorsement; others, even if they are pleased with your performance, simply might not be aware of their Guru.com Network and the endorsement system.
If you feel you have completed exceptional work on a project, especially if an Employer has already given you positive feedback, it is appropriate to mention the Guru.com Network and politely ask for an endorsement.
Final Thoughts
The Guru.com Network is one more tool you can use to distinguish yourself in an often-impersonal online marketplace. When you complete outstanding work for Employers, accept payment through Guru.com, and receive positive feedback and endorsement, you strengthen your profile, making it attractive to Employers.
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