Just had your job rejected? This guide is designed to help you make the improvements needed to get it approved so you can start hiring.
Check your job's budget
Contra has a minimum budget requirement to ensure fair compensation for contractors. Job posts must meet the following criteria:
Hourly Projects: Minimum of $25 per hour.
One-Time Projects: Minimum of $250 for the entire project.
We also do not allow any commission-only jobs.
If your job post does not meet these minimums, it will be rejected. Consider adjusting your budget to meet these standards. To make budget updates, go to your Job and click "..." > "Edit job".
Review your job's description
Job posts that contain content flagged as spam or that seem suspicious will be rejected. This includes:
Job descriptions that are too vague or generic.
Repeated keywords or phrases that don't provide meaningful information about the job.
Content that seems promotional rather than focused on hiring talent.
Ensure that your job description clearly outlines the role, responsibilities, and expectations in a professional manner. To make description updates, go to your Job and click "..." > "Edit job".
Update your social link
To maintain trust and transparency within the Contra community, we require clients to link at least one verified social profile to their Contra account, such as LinkedIn. This adds credibility and increases the chances of your job post being approved.
If your hiring account is connected to a company, it's also helpful if this social link shows your connection to your company.
To update your social link or add a new one, go to your Profile > click "About" and then click the pencil icon next to your social links.
Update your email address
Make sure your account email matches your name and/or is connected to your company domain if you are hiring on behalf of a company. To update the email address connected to your account, go to Settings > Account Information.
Update your profile photo
We recommend using a high-quality headshot, but any clear photo of you works! Your job may be rejected if your profile photo is low quality, poorly cropped or unrelated to you or your company. Your profile photo can be updated on your profile.
If you’re still unsure about why your job post was rejected or need assistance in creating a new one, please reach out to our support team!