✓ Send invites

Invites allow you to proactively reach out to freelancers or agencies after posting a job on Upwork. Use the search and filters to find candidates, then send a personalized invitation. Track responses in the job post dashboard under proposals or the Invite Freelancers tab for unanswered invites.

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What are invites?

After you post a job on Upwork, you can invite freelancers and agencies to apply. This helps if you have specific freelancers in mind or want to search for and invite freelancers to help get your project started quickly.

How do I find and invite a freelancer or agency to my job?

1. Type a query into Search
2. Browse and view matching freelancers and agencies
   1. Adjust filters to fine-tune search results
   2. Choose to view a profile or select Invite to Job to send an invitation
   3. Write a brief message and select a relevant job post
   4. Choose Send Invitation

Check your invitations by going to the Jobs Home page, selecting the (...) options menu next to your open job post, then selecting View Proposals.

• Accepted invitations will appear under Review Proposals Messaged
• Declined invitations will appear under Review Proposals Archived

To view unanswered invitations, open the Invite Freelancers tab.

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How long does it take for the invite to be delivered?

Typically, invites are delivered instantly. There are instances when messages can be delayed up to an hour due to system updates.

How many people can I invite to a job?

Enterprise clients do not have limits on the number of invitations you can send.

Should I limit the number of people I invite to a job?

If you only need to hire one or a few people, you may find that inviting a smaller number of freelancers to apply can make it easier to review their proposals you find the right person faster.

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