Apr 10, 2019 11:00:51 AM by Kendra C
Hey Upworkers
I was just wondering ... do you think it's worth it to apply to a project with a specific time zone and you're not in it?
For example, there's a job I think I would be a good match for, but they have specified an Eastern time zone (US) and I'm in Pacific.
Sometimes I wonder if the clients actually mean to put that when they upload their project details.
I don't want to waste my time or connects
What are your thoughts?
Apr 10, 2019 11:16:59 AM by Lila G
If you think you're a good fit for what they are looking for I would go for it.
I had many jobs where initially they were looking for their specific time zone (I am PT too) but skills beat that small qualification.
Hope that helps,
Apr 10, 2019 06:37:44 PM by Preston H
I don't care what time zone peope are in. I don't even know where that information can be found.
I guess this might be important for a few types of jobs. But for most of the work done on Upwork, time zone doesn't matter.
Apr 10, 2019 07:56:36 PM Edited Apr 10, 2019 07:58:27 PM by Julie J
Also waving hi from the Pacific Time Zone!
It is often important for adminstrative and customer support jobs.
Depending on the job I would apply if you feel the job is a good fit for your skills.
Apr 10, 2019 10:44:33 PM by Martina P
Kendra C wrote:Hey Upworkers
I was just wondering ... do you think it's worth it to apply to a project with a specific time zone and you're not in it?
For example, there's a job I think I would be a good match for, but they have specified an Eastern time zone (US) and I'm in Pacific.
Sometimes I wonder if the clients actually mean to put that when they upload their project details.
I don't want to waste my time or connects
What are your thoughts?
I assume they want that for easier communication, and if it's a job that requires constant communication, they likely will not accept freelancers in a different time zone that they specified.