Customer experience specialists take a bird’s-eye view of every interaction between a customer and your organization. They can help your business become more customer-focused.
So how do you hire customer experience specialists? What follows are some tips for finding top customer experience specialists on Upwork.
How to shortlist customer experience professionals
As you’re browsing available customer experience consultants, it can be helpful to develop a shortlist of the professionals you may want to interview. You can screen profiles on criteria such as:
Industry fit. You want a customer experience specialist who understands your industry so they can help you figure out how to offer a great CX to your target market.
Project experience. Screen candidate profiles for specific skills and experience (e.g., familiarity with UX design to help improve a software product).
Feedback. Check reviews from past clients for glowing testimonials or red flags that can tell you what it’s like to work with a particular customer experience specialist.
How to write an effective customer experience job post
With a clear picture of your ideal customer experience specialist in mind, it’s time to write that job post. Although you don’t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if they’re the right fit for the project.
An effective customer experience job post should include:
Scope of work: From customer segmentation to customer journeys, list all the deliverables you’ll need.
Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project.
Background: If you prefer experience with certain industries or CRM tools, mention this here.
Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.
Ready to offer your clients a superior CX? Log in and post your customer experience job on Upwork today.


