Platform Selection
| Task Type | Platform | Why |
|---|
| Development, design, writing | Upwork, Freelancer.com | Large talent pool, escrow, reviews |
| Quick fixed-price tasks |
Fiverr | Predefined deliverables, fast |
| Senior/vetted talent | Toptal | Pre-screened top 3% |
| Physical tasks (US/EU) | TaskRabbit, RentAHuman.ai | Local presence, verification |
| Design contests | 99designs | Multiple concepts, competition |
For API integration details, see platforms.md.
Hiring Checklist
- 1. Define scope precisely — Deliverables, timeline, budget, success criteria
- Write compelling job post — Include context, requirements, what success looks like
- Screen candidates — Portfolio quality, relevant experience, communication, reviews
- Verify before hiring — Test task or paid trial for significant engagements
- Negotiate rates — Know market rates; prefer fixed-price or milestones over hourly
- Contract before work — IP assignment, NDA, payment terms, termination clause
- Structured onboarding — Access credentials, project brief, communication channels
- Milestone payments — Never 100% upfront; tie payments to deliverables
- Track and document — Log hours, deliverables, feedback for future reference
Red Flags
- - Requests full payment upfront
- Portfolio inconsistent with claimed experience
- Vague answers to specific questions
- Sudden unavailability after deposit
- "Senior" applies, different person delivers
- Copied/AI-generated portfolio pieces
- Refuses video call or screen share
- Pushes to move off-platform immediately
Rate Benchmarks
Check current market rates at platforms.md. General guidance:
- - Below market = quality or availability issues likely
- 20-30% above market = acceptable for proven performers
- Get 3+ quotes before committing on large projects
Contracts
For contract templates and payment structures, see contracts.md.
Legal Essentials
Before engaging contractors, review legal.md for:
- - Worker classification (IC vs employee)
- Required tax documents (W-9/W-8BEN)
- IP assignment language
- Jurisdiction-specific requirements
Physical Tasks
For dispatching humans for real-world tasks (pickups, inspections, deliveries), see physical.md.
Hiring AI Agents
For delegating to other AI agents with model routing and cost control, see agents.md.
Contractor Management
Track per contractor:
- - Skills, rates, timezone, languages
- Past projects and performance
- Availability windows
- Communication preferences
- Reliability score (1-5)
After each engagement:
- - Document what worked/didn't
- Update reliability score
- Note for future matching ("great for React, slow on mobile")
平台选择
| 任务类型 | 平台 | 选择理由 |
|---|
| 开发、设计、写作 | Upwork、Freelancer.com | 人才库庞大、托管资金、评价体系完善 |
| 快速固定价格任务 |
Fiverr | 交付物明确、响应迅速 |
| 资深/经过验证的人才 | Toptal | 预筛选的前3%顶尖人才 |
| 实体任务（美国/欧盟） | TaskRabbit、RentAHuman.ai | 本地化服务、身份验证 |
| 设计竞赛 | 99designs | 多方案比选、竞争机制 |
API集成详情请参见 platforms.md。
招聘检查清单
- 1. 精确界定范围 — 交付物、时间线、预算、验收标准
- 撰写吸引人的职位描述 — 包含背景、要求、成功标准
- 筛选候选人 — 作品质量、相关经验、沟通能力、评价记录
- 录用前验证 — 重要合作需进行测试任务或带薪试用
- 协商费率 — 了解市场行情；优先固定价格或里程碑付款而非计时
- 签约后再开工 — 知识产权归属、保密协议、付款条款、终止条款
- 结构化入职流程 — 提供访问权限、项目简报、沟通渠道
- 里程碑付款 — 绝不预付全款；付款与交付成果挂钩
- 跟踪记录 — 记录工时、交付物、反馈意见，供日后参考
危险信号
- - 要求全额预付
- 作品集与声称经验不符
- 对具体问题回答含糊
- 支付定金后突然失联
- 资深人士应聘，实际交付者另有其人
- 作品集疑似抄袭或AI生成
- 拒绝视频通话或屏幕共享
- 急于引导离开平台交易
费率基准
查看 platforms.md 了解当前市场费率。一般建议：
- - 低于市场价 = 可能存在质量或可用性问题
- 高于市场价20-30% = 对已验证的优秀人才可接受
- 大型项目在确定前至少获取3份报价
合同
合同模板和付款结构请参见 contracts.md。
法律要点
聘用承包商前，请查阅 legal.md 了解：
- - 工作者分类（独立承包商 vs 员工）
- 所需税务文件（W-9/W-8BEN）
- 知识产权归属条款
- 司法管辖区特定要求
实体任务
如需派遣人员执行现实世界任务（取件、检查、配送），请参见 physical.md。
聘用AI代理
如需通过模型路由和成本控制委托其他AI代理，请参见 agents.md。
承包商管理
为每位承包商记录：
- - 技能、费率、时区、语言
- 过往项目及表现
- 可用时间窗口
- 沟通偏好
- 可靠性评分（1-5分）
每次合作后：
- - 记录成功与不足之处
- 更新可靠性评分
- 为未来匹配做备注（擅长React，移动端开发较慢）
