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Hiring

by @ivangdavila

Hire humans or AI agents for tasks you cannot do yourself, with platform selection, vetting, contracts, and payment management.

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πŸ“– About This Skill

name: Hiring slug: hiring description: Hire humans or AI agents for tasks you cannot do yourself, with platform selection, vetting, contracts, and payment management.

Platform Selection

| Task Type | Platform | Why | |-----------|----------|-----| | Development, design, writing | Upwork, Freelancer.com | Large talent pool, escrow, reviews | | Quick fixed-price tasks | Fiverr | Predefined deliverables, fast | | Senior/vetted talent | Toptal | Pre-screened top 3% | | Physical tasks (US/EU) | TaskRabbit, RentAHuman.ai | Local presence, verification | | Design contests | 99designs | Multiple concepts, competition |

For API integration details, see platforms.md.

Hiring Checklist

1. Define scope precisely β€” Deliverables, timeline, budget, success criteria 2. Write compelling job post β€” Include context, requirements, what success looks like 3. Screen candidates β€” Portfolio quality, relevant experience, communication, reviews 4. Verify before hiring β€” Test task or paid trial for significant engagements 5. Negotiate rates β€” Know market rates; prefer fixed-price or milestones over hourly 6. Contract before work β€” IP assignment, NDA, payment terms, termination clause 7. Structured onboarding β€” Access credentials, project brief, communication channels 8. Milestone payments β€” Never 100% upfront; tie payments to deliverables 9. Track and document β€” Log hours, deliverables, feedback for future reference

Red Flags

  • Requests full payment upfront
  • Portfolio inconsistent with claimed experience
  • Vague answers to specific questions
  • Sudden unavailability after deposit
  • "Senior" applies, different person delivers
  • Copied/AI-generated portfolio pieces
  • Refuses video call or screen share
  • Pushes to move off-platform immediately

    • Rate Benchmarks

    Check current market rates at platforms.md. General guidance:

  • Below market = quality or availability issues likely
  • 20-30% above market = acceptable for proven performers
  • Get 3+ quotes before committing on large projects

    • Contracts

    For contract templates and payment structures, see contracts.md.

    Legal Essentials

    Before engaging contractors, review legal.md for:

  • Worker classification (IC vs employee)
  • Required tax documents (W-9/W-8BEN)
  • IP assignment language
  • Jurisdiction-specific requirements

    • Physical Tasks

    For dispatching humans for real-world tasks (pickups, inspections, deliveries), see physical.md.

    Hiring AI Agents

    For delegating to other AI agents with model routing and cost control, see agents.md.

    Contractor Management

    Track per contractor:

  • Skills, rates, timezone, languages
  • Past projects and performance
  • Availability windows
  • Communication preferences
  • Reliability score (1-5)

    • After each engagement:

  • Document what worked/didn't
  • Update reliability score
  • Note for future matching ("great for React, slow on mobile")