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How to Use a Test Project to Vet Freelancers

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Makes the case for a small paid trial before a big engagement, which is exactly your cheap first milestone. It explains how a real, contained task reveals skill, communication, and how they handle problems. Never ask for free work, pay for a small real slice and judge from that.

• Start with a small paid task that mirrors the real project.
• A trial shows how they work, not just whether they can code.
• If it goes wrong you lose a little, not the whole budget.