If you’re an Upwork freelancer, you’ve probably spent hours analyzing job details before sending out proposals. It’s tedious, isn’t it? Enter Upwork Job Analyzer, a Google Chrome Extension designed to save your precious time and Connects. This tool automatically analyzes job details and alerts you about potential red flags or key points to consider before applying.

Let’s dive into what this extension does, how it works, and why you’ll love it.

What Does Upwork Job Analyzer Do?

The Upwork Job Analyzer Chrome extension is your virtual assistant for evaluating job postings on Upwork. It scans job details dynamically and checks for multiple factors freelancers should consider before sending proposals. It then provides a summary, letting you know if the job is worth your time and effort.

Key Features:

  1. Preferred Qualifications Detection:
    • Alerts you if the job includes specific qualifications, so you don’t miss important requirements.
  2. New Client Analysis:
    • Flags if the job is posted by a new client with no prior hires.
    • Identifies if the client has posted multiple jobs but has no hires, warning you about potential fake postings.
  3. Client Activity Insights:
    • Notifies you if the client hasn’t viewed the job after posting.
    • Checks the client’s hire rate and warns if it’s below 70%.
  4. Invitations Sent:
    • Alerts you if the client has invited only one freelancer, indicating they may already have a preferred candidate.
  5. Freelancer History Analysis:
    • Highlights if the client has hired the same freelancer multiple times in the past and may hire them again, helping you decide if it’s worth applying.
  6. Hires Check:
    • Detects if the client has already hired someone for the job.

How to Install and Use the Upwork Job Analyzer Extension

  1. Installation:
    • Visit https://farazthewebguy.com/upwork-job-analyzer.zip to download the “Upwork Job Analyzer” Chrome Extension.
    • Right-click on “upwork-job-analyzer.zip” and choose ‘Extract Here’. This will make a folder called “upwork-job-analyzer”.
    • Open Google Chrome.
    • Click on the three dots in the top right corner to open the menu.
    • From the dropdown menu, hover over “Extensions”
    • From the submenu that appears, click on “Manage Extensions”
    • Turn on “Developer mode” at the top right of the Extensions page.
    • Click “Load unpacked”.
    • Find and select the “upwork-job-analyzer” folder.
  2. Using the Extension:
    • Navigate to the Upwork job search page: https://www.upwork.com/nx/search/jobs/
    • Open a job posting, and the extension will automatically analyze the details and provide insights via a popup.
    • Use the insights to decide whether to apply or move on to the next opportunity.

Benefits of Using the Upwork Job Analyzer Extension

  • Save Time: No need to manually evaluate job details.
  • Conserves Connects: Avoid wasting Connects on jobs that are unlikely to hire.