Apply to an opportunity

Prepare your application

1. Open the opportunity and its application form. Read the scope and requirements.
2. Summarize your experience as it relates to this work.
3. Review the bid or flat rate shown for the opportunity.
4. Answer the screener questions shown and review the agreement or confirmation section.
5. Complete any missing setup items, then select Send.
6. Wait for the confirmation before leaving the page.

Write a specific pitch

Choose one or two examples that match the work. Explain your contribution and any availability constraints. If you use Generate with AI, read the result and correct anything that does not reflect your experience.

If Small Business setup is incomplete

The application can show Complete your Small Business setup with missing items such as availability, hourly rate, work preferences, agreement name, or mailing address. Complete the items shown and save them before sending.

If you see “Application saved”

The application may be saved while the final submission still needs to finish. Use Try again in that message to continue. Do not assume it was sent for review until the completion step succeeds.