Upwork Talent
Upwork Talent

Upwork Talent

Effortlessly extract detailed freelancer profiles from Upwork to enhance talent acquisition and project success.
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Header

x-api-key required

string

This parameter defines the Piloterr private key to use for authentification.

Parameters

query

string

Search keyword for Upwork freelancer profiles.

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Discover the Potential with the Upwork Talent API

The Upwork Talent API provides unparalleled access to detailed information on freelancers listed on Upwork. This powerful API allows you to effortlessly extract comprehensive profiles, including skills, experience, ratings, reviews, employment history, education, and portfolios. By leveraging this data, you can drive strategic decisions and enhance your business processes across various domains.

Application Scenarios for the Upwork Talent API

  • Technology Companies: Integrate freelancer data to build skilled teams for short-term projects, prototypes, or ongoing software development.
  • Marketing and Sales Professionals: Discover potential collaborators for content creation, design, and digital marketing campaigns.
  • Academic Researchers and Institutions: Access a broad range of freelance expertise for unique academic research projects or institutional needs.
  • Financial Analysts and Firms: Analyze freelancer income trends and success rates to identify profitable investment opportunities.
  • E-commerce Businesses: Source talented individuals for website design, product imagery, and marketing efforts to boost online sales.

Strategic Benefits of Using the Upwork Talent API

  1. Enhanced Talent Acquisition: Quickly source highly-rated freelancers with specific skills, reducing the time spent on searching and vetting candidates.
  2. Market Intelligence: Gain insights into freelancer trends, including average hourly rates, popular skills, and job success rates to make informed business decisions.
  3. Improved Collaboration: Identify and connect with freelancers based on detailed profiles, ensuring a better fit for project needs.
  4. Competitive Edge: Utilize real-time data to stay ahead of the competition by understanding and leveraging the talents available on Upwork.
  5. Data-Driven Decision Making: Access detailed reviews and ratings to select freelancers who consistently deliver high-quality work, thereby enhancing project outcomes.

By offering an in-depth view of freelancers, the Upwork Talent API empowers you to capitalize on the expansive Upwork marketplace more effectively. Here’s a closer look at what this API can do for you:

Detailed Freelancer Profiles

With the Upwork Talent API, you gain access to a wealth of information presented in freelancer profiles. For instance, profiles include:

  • Personal Information: Freelancer name, title, and a comprehensive overview of their expertise.
  • Skills and Rates: Key skills listed, hourly rates, and total earnings to date.
  • Location: City and country details to help with filtering freelancers by geographic preference.
  • Success Metrics: Job success scores, overall ratings, and review comments from previous clients.
  • Employment History: Detailed past employment roles, duties, and tenure.
  • Education: Degrees acquired and institutions attended.
  • Portfolio: Links to past projects and detailed descriptions of work accomplished.

Example Use Case: Freelance Painter Profile

Consider a freelance painter profile extracted using the Upwork Talent API:

{
"profileId":"~013a130a0d41eefd2a",
"name":"John Doe",
"title":"Freelance Painter",
"overview":"Experienced painter specialized in various techniques, from traditional to modern styles. Worked with numerous clients globally to deliver high-quality art.",
"skills":["painting", "drawing", "illustration", "graphic design"],
"hourlyRate":30,
"totalEarnings":10000,
"location":{"city":"New York","country":"United States"},
"jobSuccess":90,
"rating":4.8,
"reviews":[
{"reviewer":"Jane Smith","rating":5,"comment":"Outstanding work, very satisfied!"},
{"reviewer":"Mike Johnson","rating":4,"comment":"Great painter, but can improve on communication."}
],
"employmentHistory":[
{"company":"Art Studio XYZ","position":"Lead Painter","duration":"2015-2021","description":"Led a team of painters, executed numerous high-profile painting projects."}
],
"education":[
{"institution":"School of Visual Arts","degree":"Bachelor of Fine Arts","graduationYear":2014}
],
"portfolio":[
{"title":"Modern Art Collection","description":"A series of modern paintings showcasing abstract and contemporary themes.","url":"https://portfolio.example.com/modern-art-collection"},
{"title":"Nature Landscapes","description":"A collection of landscape paintings capturing the beauty of nature.","url":"https://portfolio.example.com/nature-landscapes"}
]
}

With this data, you can quickly determine whether John Doe’s expertise aligns with your project requirements, saving time and ensuring project success.

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GET
POST
/api/v2/upwork/talent
Example Request
curl --location --request GET 'https://piloterr.com/api/v2/upwork/talent?query=example' --header 'Content-Type: application/json' --header 'x-api-key: <token>'
Response
{
"profileId":"~013a130a0d41eefd2a",
"name":"John Doe",
"title":"Freelance Painter",
"overview":"Experienced painter specialized in various techniques, from traditional to modern styles. Worked with numerous clients globally to deliver high-quality art.",
"skills":[
"painting",
"drawing",
"illustration",
"graphic design"
],
"hourlyRate":30,
"totalEarnings":10000,
"location":{
"city":"New York",
"country":"United States"
},
"jobSuccess":90,
"rating":4.8,
"reviews":[
{
"reviewer":"Jane Smith",
"rating":5,
"comment":"Outstanding work, very satisfied!"
},
{
"reviewer":"Mike Johnson",
"rating":4,
"comment":"Great painter, but can improve on communication."
}
],
"employmentHistory":[
{
"company":"Art Studio XYZ",
"position":"Lead Painter",
"duration":"2015-2021",
"description":"Led a team of painters, executed numerous high-profile painting projects."
}
],
"education":[
{
"institution":"School of Visual Arts",
"degree":"Bachelor of Fine Arts",
"graduationYear":2014
}
],
"portfolio":[
{
"title":"Modern Art Collection",
"description":"A series of modern paintings showcasing abstract and contemporary themes.",
"url":"https://portfolio.example.com/modern-art-collection"
},
{
"title":"Nature Landscapes",
"description":"A collection of landscape paintings capturing the beauty of nature.",
"url":"https://portfolio.example.com/nature-landscapes"
}
]
}
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