Open to full-time opportunities? Let’s open that door.

If you are open to full-time work, you can now find contract-to-hire opportunities on Upwork. 

Find contract-to-hire opportunities

From contract to hired. Here’s how contract-to-hire works on Upwork.

1
Find your fit
Search for jobs with contract-to-hire potential, an opportunity that starts with a short-term contract and has the potential to turn into a full-time job later.
2
Let your fit find you
Highlight your goals and preferences for contract-to-hire opportunities on your profile.
3
Work with clients
This is an opportunity for both you and the client to experience a working relationship and evaluate fit.
4
Decide whether to go full time

If you both agree to transition to a full-time arrangement, the client requests to convert your contract on Upwork – all you need to do is accept.

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Introducing Direct Contracts

With Upwork, your payment is safe and sound until you approve releasing it. No hassle. No Upwork account necessary.

Why contract-to-hire?

Maximize your potential on your terms 

Build relationships with clients that can grow and change with you — from freelance, fractional, and contract-to-hire to full-time work.

Get to work quickly

Get started in as little as a day by beginning with a short-term project that has the potential to turn into a full-time work opportunity.

Find your perfect fit

Before you commit to a full-time opportunity, try it out by working on a short-term project with a business.

Hear from talent making it work.

“I’m proud to have had a leading role in the growth of a company that discovered me through Upwork, starting from the early development stages to what is now a thriving digital enterprise. When I was invited to continue working with the company as an employee, Upwork’s platform made the process to convert our Upwork contract simple and straightforward for me and my client. The company and I have built such a strong relationship, we’re even exploring ways to bring on more freelancers like me into full-time positions.”
Nikolay Blinov,
Technical Product Manager
Project Manager | Scrum Master
“I have a background in software engineering, as well as teaching and tutoring computer programming. I was so excited when a leading online tech training institute offered me my first job on Upwork: an opportunity to serve as a computer programming Java instructor and help them enhance their remote instruction team.

After working with the company for a few months, the client offered me the opportunity to convert to a full-time employee. Upwork’s solution for full-time hiring made the contract conversion process seamless and easy. The job was a perfect fit for my skill set. I love the inclusivity of the client and am so grateful for the opportunity.”
Ezra Williams,
Programmer with
Testing experience
“Thanks to Upwork, I’ve learned a lot and have had opportunities to improve my skills. I’ve worn many hats, from starting out as a Virtual Assistant working on small contracts, to being hired full time by an Enterprise client as a Senior Voice of Customer Analyst – providing insights to their Fortune 500 clients.
This would not have been possible without Upwork.”
Sherri-Ann Wright,
Market Research Analyst and Customer
Experience (CX) Professional

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