Test and assess freelancers on the Marketplace

Overview

You are more likely to receive professional-level translation services in Smartcat than anywhere else. Freelancers who work in Smartcat take their clients' assignments seriously, as they expect to earn not only money but also good reviews.

Here are a few tips to help you find the best candidate for your project:

• Good reviews from other clients, education, and experience matter equally. Give extra weight to translators who have passed tests

• If there is enough time, you can test your candidate's skills yourself before hiring them (see Testing freelancers below)

• Add an experienced editor to your project to ensure the translation is consistent and error-free. This is especially relevant when multiple translators are involved in a project

• Use a glossary. A terminology database, or glossary, contains a list of terms specific to a particular field and their translations. Glossaries are widely used by companies, especially in large-scale translation projects, as this is a proven tool to increase the quality of translations

• Brief a freelancer you are hiring through the Chat or leave a comment on your project. If a glossary is not required, give the freelancer some details about the assignment by specifying required translations of personal names, company names, or any specific terms within the text

Testing freelancers

You do not have to compromise quality in urgent projects. Test freelancers in a quick and reliable way:

1. Submit a request by sending us an email or by completing the form. Specify how many translators you need, how much you are willing to pay, the topic of your content, and any other details you believe can help find the best candidates for your project. We also recommend you attach a sample of the text you need translated

2. We find freelancers who fit your requirements in our database and invite them to complete the test based on your text sample right in Smartcat

3. Once the first applications start rolling in, you receive a notification email with a link to the page where you can review the applicants' profiles and their test results

4. Select the best candidates by marking their translations as Excellent (★) — those freelancers are added to your Team

The best-rated freelancers join your Team, ready to start on your project.

📌 In Smartcat, freelancers do not get paid for completing tests. Instead, they are rewarded with the Test Passed badge shown in their profiles if you mark their translation as Excellent (★) or Acceptable (✔). Marking the translation as Rejected (Ø) does not affect an applicant in any way.

Need help?

You can ask for help finding a freelancer who fits your project requirements by submitting a request right on the Marketplace page. Our specialists help you line freelancers up for the project.