How can I refer a freelancer in an invitation if I do not know anybody here?

[ed_manaban]

I'm invited to an interview but I want to decline it and refer another member. How can I do this if I do not know any member in the community?

[04b3b57d]

By building relations with the people of your field. Make sure they are available on Upwork. Bring some friends to Upwork and ask them try Upwork for fun and as side business.

Maybe, you can also use LinkedIn. Set your location and use Upwork after you type your niche. For example,
I would search for: “Web developer Upwork”.

I will get result and i will send them message if they are interested to invites from me.

[petra_r]

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Ammad K wrote:
Maybe, you can also use LinkedIn. Set your location and use Upwork after you type your niche. For example,
I would search for: “Web developer Upwork”.
I will get result and i will send them message if they are interested to invites from me

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That is a violation of Upwork's terms of service. You are forbidden to contact Upwork members outside the platform unless they have given you prior permission.

Even if it wasn't forbidden, it is entirely inappropriate.

Also, why in the world would you refer a person you know absolutely nothing about? That doesn't help the client!

[04b3b57d]

That makes sense. And again Thank you for correcting me.

[ed_manaban]

Thanks for the info. It's been very useful.

[prestonhunter]

re: "I'm invited to an interview but I want to decline it and refer another member. How can I do this if I do not know any member in the community?"

Which of the following is your question?

a) I know a person who would be great for this job. But he is not an Upwork freelancer. How can I properly refer this client to that person, without breaking any Upwork rules?

b) I would like to refer this client to someone who would be great for the job. How can I figure out which Upwork freelancer would be great for this job so that I can provide a referral to the client?

[Answer A or B so that we can assist you.]