Upwork removes skill tests

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Upwork completely removes skill tests from 9 of July 2019. Freelancers will not have opportunity to pass tests anymore and the old test results will be hidden.

What is changed?

• Freelancer can’t pass new tests
• Tests results will be removed from freelancers profile
• Profile 100%-completeness calculation formula will be changed
• Freelancers will be spent much less time to create a detailed profile. A lot of good test marks was a good opportunity for novices to attract clients
• Some skills loose checkmark sign which you be able to earn with related test

Why?

• Test was not representative. Test was not show real freelancers skill level
• A lot of negative feedback from clients and freelancers.
• A lot of test questions was outdated
• It was easy to cheat the test. Find answer online or even hire someone to pass tests

More information

• https://community.upwork.com/t5/Announcements/Removing-Skill-Tests-on-July-9th/m-p/609790

Afterwords

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• How to achieve Top Rated?
• Much more.

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