Reviewing proposals and hiring
Shortlisting, counter-offering, and what accepting an offer actually does.
Every job has a proposals page. Filter by All, New, or Shortlisted, and open any applicant to read their cover letter, bid, skills, verified-identity badge, and reviews from past Freelo contracts.
What you can do with an applicant
| Action | Effect |
|---|---|
| Chat | Opens a private thread. Free, and does not commit you to anything. |
| Shortlist | Marks them as a serious candidate. They can see this. |
| Bid | Sends a counter-offer at a different amount. |
| Accept | Hires them and creates a contract. |
| Reject | Declines the application. |
Negotiating
Negotiation is turn-based. After you send a counter-offer, the Bid and Accept buttons disappear until the talent responds — you cannot send two offers in a row, and neither can they. This is why an action sometimes vanishes: it is not your turn.
| Offer status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Offer sent | Waiting for the talent to accept or withdraw. |
| Talent countered | Your turn — accept their number or bid again. |
| Accepted | A contract has been created. |
| Declined | The offer is dead. You can send a new one. |
Accepting an offer creates the contract and automatically rejects every other applicant on that job. Make sure you are done comparing before you accept.
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