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Usama A.

Bahawalpur, Pakistan

$12/hr
4.9
48 jobs

🥇JSS 100% 🥇Top Rated Plus | Certified Recruiter 💡 360° Recruiter | Reverse Recruiter | Executive Search | Talent Sourcer | Recruitment Coordinator ⚡ 4000+ Upwork Hours | 40+ Hours per Week Availability 🌍 Global Hiring Experience Across North America, Europe, Gulf, and Asia Hi, I’m Usama a Top Rated Plus Certified Recruiter with 5+ years of global recruiting experience, 4000+ Upwork hours, and a 100% Job Success Score. My main focus is full-cycle recruitment, managing the complete hiring process from role intake and job posting to sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer coordination, and onboarding. I help clients hire faster without compromising quality, alignment, or candidate experience. I recruit across IT and Software, Sales and Business Development, Construction and Engineering, Healthcare, and other business-critical roles. I currently support an ongoing HR Recruiter role for a construction recruitment agency based in Ireland and the UK, helping deliver staffing for companies and clients worldwide. How I work (structured and fast): - Understand role requirements, must-haves, timeline, and target market - Launch sourcing using advanced Boolean search and multiple job boards - Screen candidates through intro calls and structured scorecards - Coordinate interviews, follow-ups, and keep candidates engaged - Maintain trackers and ATS updates with clear reporting and transparency Results: I’ve successfully filled 120+ roles through Upwork within 15 months across on-site and remote hiring, including urgent and hard-to-fill positions. My approach is structured, fast, and quality-focused, with clear updates and strong alignment throughout the process. What I deliver: ✅ Full-cycle hiring: intake, job posting, sourcing, screening, interviews, offer, onboarding ✅ Active and passive sourcing using advanced Boolean search ✅ Shortlisting, screening calls, scorecards, and reference checks ✅ ATS and CRM pipeline management and workflow optimization ✅ Recruitment agency support for multi-role and fast turnaround hiring ✅ Construction recruitment and staffing: trades, site roles, engineers, supervisors, PMs ✅ Reverse recruiting support: role targeting, outreach, applications, interview scheduling ✅ Hiring workflow and job board management with structured reporting Tools and platforms: ✅ Sourcing and job boards: LinkedIn Recruiter, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, Monster, Upwork, Stepstone, XING ✅ ATS and CRM: Zoho Recruit, Greenhouse, Lever, BreezyHR, RecruiterFlow, GEM, Manatal, HubSpot, Salesforce, GoHighLevel ✅ Workflow: Monday, ClickUp, Asana ✅ Productivity: Microsoft Office, Google Workspace 💡 Long-term support 🌟 I’m available 40+ hours per week and open to long-term collaborations. I can deliver consistent quality, fast turnaround, and strong alignment with your goals. Feel free to message me with the role details to get started.

  • Recruiting
  • IT Recruiting
  • Resume Screening
  • Candidate Interviewing
  • Candidate Evaluation
  • Candidate Management
  • Candidate Source List
  • Candidate Sourcing
  • Boolean Search
  • Applicant Tracking Systems
  • Candidate Recommendation
  • Virtual Assistance
  • LinkedIn Recruiting
  • Internet Recruiting
  • Staff Recruitment & Management
MD M.

Hyderabad, India

$10/hr
4.9
106 jobs

Struggling to translate complex data into actionable business insights? I help founders, consultants, and growing teams turn complex information into practical insights through structured market research, competitor analysis, and reliable data reporting. I’m a Top-Rated Upwork freelancer with a 100% Job Success Score and 90+ completed research projects. Clients trust me for my ability to quickly understand requirements, work independently, and deliver accurate, well-organized results—without constant follow-ups or hand-holding. Areas of Expertise: Market & Competitive Research • Market and industry analysis • Competitive, pricing, and product research • Business strategy and business plan research • Investment and opportunity analysis • Niche and sector-specific research Technology & Industry Coverage • SaaS, DevOps, MLOps, and technology research • Fintech, iGaming, and online platform analysis • Consumer, retail, and FMCG markets • Manufacturing, hardware, and industrial sectors • Education and academic research Data & Research Operations • Data research, verification, and stewardship • B2B lead generation and data sourcing • Public, government, and local data research • Market reports, research papers, and presentations • Ongoing and long-term research support My Work Typically Involves: ✅ Structured Research – Navigating diverse data landscapes across India and major global markets ✅ Competitive & Market Analysis – Benchmarking competitors, pricing, and product positioning ✅ Clean, Verified Data – Well-organized datasets and lead lists, manually checked for accuracy ✅ Professional Reporting – Clear research reports and executive-ready presentations. Clients consistently highlight my attention to detail, reliability, and ability to deliver clean, actionable research even for complex or fast-moving requirements. If you’re looking for dependable, detail-oriented research that helps you make confident decisions, I’d be happy to discuss your project.

  • Market Research
  • Online Research
  • Research & Strategy
  • Research Methods
  • Market Analysis
  • Topic Research
  • Data Analysis
  • Business Analysis
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Industry Research
  • Qualitative Research
  • Competitor Research
  • Company Research
  • Academic Research
  • Trend Analysis
  • Legal Research
  • Research Summary
  • Conduct Research
  • Data Collection
Nomer B.

Quezon City, Philippines

$7/hr
4.9
298 jobs

A skilled virtual assistant and lead generator proficient in data entry and online research. Successfully completed projects including listing over 35,000 rows of university coach contacts [1], compiling director information for various organizations [2], and utilizing advanced scrapers for email retrieval [3]. Expertise in data scraping, MS Excel, Google Sheets, and list building, ensuring efficient data management and accuracy throughout diverse tasks across various industries. UPWORK Freelancer Overview: 100% Job Completion / Success With Upwork since 2012 Top Rated Freelancer 33000 Plus solid working hours WORK EXPERIENCES SUMMARY: - VOICE Tasks for Business to Consumers and Business to Business - Appointment Setting, Skip Tracing, Pre-Qualifying and List Building for REAL ESTATE COMPANIES [This includes Reaching out to Finding Probate Leads, Foreclosures & Distressed Properties] to ensure that the company will have MOTIVATED SELLERS. - Appointment Setting with MULTI MEDIA COMPANIES, INSURANCE COMPANIES, even with BROKERAGE to discuss matters with the clients I worked with. - Cold Calling and Warm Transfer for SAAS, DIGITAL and other RELATED BUSINESSES to offer services and products NON-VOICE Tasks - General Virtual Assistance - Data and List Building - Web Researchers and Web Data Entry - Email Marketing with Influencers and Content Creators I am knowledgeable in using HUBSPOT CRM, LINKEDIN, SALES NAVIGATOR, BOOLEAN SEARCH STRINGS, RAPPORTIVE, SPREADSHEETS and OTHER MARKETING TOOLS. Sincerely Yours; Nomer Balasbas

  • Fashion & Beauty
  • Internet Marketing
  • Email Marketing
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Inbound Marketing
  • Typing
  • Copy & Paste
  • Technical Support
  • Microsoft Word
  • Affiliate Marketing
  • B2B Marketing
  • Data Mining
  • Data Entry
Md. A.

Naogaon, Bangladesh

$10/hr
5.0
121 jobs

I'm a dedicated and experienced freelancer with a knack for web research, data entry, email collection, list building, and prospecting. I’ve successfully completed over 66 projects on Upwork, sharpening my skills to deliver top-notch, accurate results. Here’s a quick look at what I can do for you: Web Research & Data Entry: I excel at digging up detailed information and entering it accurately, ensuring you get the data you need. Email Collection & Lead Generation: Finding the right contact details and building targeted email lists are my forte, helping you reach out to the right people. List Building & Prospecting: I’m skilled at creating comprehensive lists and identifying potential business opportunities to boost your outreach efforts. Virtual Assistance: From administrative tasks to executive support, I’ve got you covered, keeping your operations smooth and efficient. I’m all about delivering exceptional results quickly and precisely. If you need a reliable professional to handle your research and data tasks, let’s connect and see how I can help your project succeed!

  • B2B Lead Generation
  • Contact List
  • Company Research
  • Data Collection
  • Data Mining
  • Lead Generation
  • List Building
  • LinkedIn Lead Generation
  • Online Research
  • Prospect List
  • Cold Email
  • Email Sourcing
  • LinkedIn Sales Navigator
  • Prospect Research
  • Data Entry
Sukhada D.

Nashik, India

$6/hr
5.0
280 jobs

Data Entry Specialist | Lead Generation Expert | Virtual Assistant I'm Sukhada, a full-time freelancer with over 10 years of experience in Data Entry, Lead Generation, Internet Research, Company Research, List Building, Administrative Support, and Virtual Assistance. I help businesses keep their data accurate, organized, and up to date. I have experience with Shopify product listings, WordPress content uploads, CRM data entry, data cleaning, PDF conversion, and property research. I work confidently with Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Airtable, and other business tools to deliver high-quality results. I pay close attention to detail and focus on Accuracy Verification to ensure every task is completed correctly. I also maintain clear and professional Email Communication throughout every project, making collaboration smooth and efficient. If you're looking for a reliable freelancer who delivers accurate work on time, I'd be happy to help. Feel free to get in touch to discuss your project.

  • Data Entry
  • Data Cleaning
  • Accuracy Verification
  • Data Collection
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Email Support
  • Administrative Support
  • Ecommerce
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Data Scraping
  • Content Writing
  • Phone Support
  • Google Docs
  • Customer Support
  • Customer Service
  • Phone Communication
  • Email Communication
Rabia I.

Karachi, Pakistan

$8/hr
5.0
20 jobs

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵: Founders and Business Owners don't need more tasks on their plate. They need someone reliable who can handle the research, organization, follow-ups, and day-to-day administrative work that keeps everything moving forward. 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙩'𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙄 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥. I am a research-driven virtual assistant with a Master’s degree in Quantitative Sociology and 4+ years of corporate administrative experience. I support founders, consultants, and growing teams by handling research execution, operational support, and coordination so they can make informed decisions and focus on growth. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 🔹 Research & Business Intelligence I help businesses gather, organize, and analyze information so they can make better decisions. • Market Research • Competitor Research • Audience Research • Online Research • Social Listening • Academic & Qualitative Research • Data Collection & Analysis • Research Reporting 🔹 Administrative & Executive Support I help keep operations organized and ensure important tasks don't get overlooked. • Inbox & Email Management • Calendar Management • Scheduling & Coordination • Meeting Support • Data Entry & Documentation • CRM Updates • File Organization • Reporting & Administrative Support 🔹 Operations & Project Coordination I bring structure to projects, processes, and daily workflows. • Task Tracking • Process Documentation • Spreadsheet Management • Project Coordination • Team Communication Support • Workflow Organization 🔹 Tools & Platforms Google Workspace • Microsoft Excel • Google Sheets • Canva • HubSpot • Zoho CRM • Notion • Trello • Asana • Mondaydotcom 🔹Analytical Stack SPSS, Excel, Power BI, Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, Typeform, advanced statistical modeling and data visualization tools. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗲 ✔ Detail-oriented and highly organized ✔ Strong research and analytical skills ✔ Clear and professional communication ✔ Reliable and deadline-driven ✔ Proactive and resourceful ✔ Committed to quality work Recent projects include social listening for a UK-based wellness startup, international talent sourcing, influencer research, lead generation, dashboard reporting, and administrative support for growing businesses. I don't just complete tasks, I help create clarity, organization, and momentum so your business can operate more efficiently. If you're looking for a dependable Virtual Assistant who can support your research, operations, and administrative needs, I'd love to help. Keywords to help you find me: Market Research, Market Analysis, Market Sizing, TAM SAM SOM, Competitive Analysis, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Analysis, Data Science, Customer Discovery, Consumer Research, Customer Experience Research, Audience Segmentation & Targeting, Company Research, Research Methods, Topic Research, Online Research, Go To Market Strategy, Product Market Fit, Feasibility Study, Survey Design, Statistical Analysis, Research Papers, Marketing Strategy, Microsoft Excel, Brand Research, Research Papers, Content Writing, Internet Survey

  • Market Research
  • Brand Research
  • Influencer Research
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Online Research
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Documentation
  • Calendar Management
  • Social Listening
  • Email Management
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Customer Service
  • Topic Research
  • List Building
  • Keyword Research
  • Online Market Research
  • Email Support
  • Market Trends
  • Industry Research

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How to Hire Top Internet Researchers

How to hire internet researchers

Pick any topic—be it finance, marketing, public policy, or pop culture—and chances are high you’ll find an abundance of information readily available on the internet. Verifying the validity of that information, however, is another story. Internet researchers can do the heavy lifting of validating sources and locating obscure pieces of information.

So how do you hire internet researchers? What follows are some tips for finding top internet research consultants on Upwork.

How to shortlist internet research professionals

As you’re browsing available internet research consultants, it can be helpful to develop a shortlist of the freelancers you may want to interview. You can screen profiles on criteria such as:

  • Industry fit. You want an internet researcher who understands your industry so they can leverage trusted sources of information.
  • Project experience. Screen candidate profiles for specific skills and experience (e.g., web scraping public data for a market report).
  • 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 internet researcher.

How to write an effective internet research job post

With a clear picture of your ideal internet researcher 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 internet research job post should include:

  • Scope of work: From researching topics to fact-checking content, 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, research tools, or technologies, mention this here.
  • Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.

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INTERNET RESEARCHERS FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is internet research?

Internet research is a general term for obtaining information from the internet. From fact-checking content to gathering data for marketing forecasts, there are many reasons businesses and organizations might contract an internet researcher.

Here’s a quick overview of the skills you should look for in internet research professionals:

  • Internet research
  • Content writing
  • Subject-matter expertise (e.g., finance, energy, real estate)

Why hire internet researchers?

The trick to finding top internet researchers is to identify your needs. Are you looking for a content writer who can perform their own research on a variety of topics in your niche? Will you require more-demanding technical skills such as web scraping to get the data you need? The cost of your project will depend largely on your scope of work and the specific skills needed to bring your project to life.

How much does it cost to hire an internet researcher?

Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions.

  • An experienced internet researcher may command higher fees but also work faster, have more specialized areas of expertise, and deliver higher-quality work.
  • A freelancer who is still in the process of building a client base may price their internet research more competitively.

Which one is right for you will depend on the specifics of your project.