--- title: How private job invitations work description: A client interested in your work can send you a private invitation. It will be only visible to you and them and won’t appear on the Useme marketplace. --- [Skip to content](https://help.useme.com/en/whats-a-private-job-invitation-and-how-do-i-answer-it#main-content) - [English](https://help.useme.com/en/whats-a-private-job-invitation-and-how-do-i-answer-it) - [Polski](https://help.useme.com/jak-rozliczyc-zlecenie-dedykowane) English Show submenu for translations ![](https://help.useme.com/hs-fs/hubfs/useme-logo%20do%20HC%20145.png?width=100&height=75&name=useme-logo%20do%20HC%20145.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - - [English](https://help.useme.com/en/whats-a-private-job-invitation-and-how-do-i-answer-it) - [Polski](https://help.useme.com/jak-rozliczyc-zlecenie-dedykowane) English Show submenu for translations How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Help Center](https://help.useme.com/en?hsLang=en) 2. [Freelancer](https://help.useme.com/en/freelancer?hsLang=en) 3. [Useme Jobs](https://help.useme.com/en/freelancer?hsLang=en#useme-jobs) # How private job invitations work ## When a client wants to work with you, they can send you a private job invitation, which is dedicated to you only. This article explains how to settle a private job. #### Where to find private jobs [Log in](https://useme.com/en/users/login/) to your Useme account and go to *Useme Jobs* → [*Jobs*](https://useme.com/en/dashboard/job-invitations/open/). We’ll also email you to let you know a client has sent you a private job invitation. #### How to respond to a private job To view the details, open the private job. You’ll see two buttons: - “Send offer” – takes you to the offer form so you can create your offer. - “Ask for details” – lets you send a message to the client. **Important**: Don’t start working yet! Only after the client accepts your offer and pays the deposit request can you start safely. We’ll email you to let you know it’s time to begin. You’ll also see the number of days you have to complete the work. You can also [edit or delete your offer](https://help.useme.com/en/how-to-edit-an-offer?hsLang=en) anytime before the client accepts it. #### When will I get paid? Here’s how the process works for a private job: 1. You send your offer, and the client accepts it – the deal starts then. 2. We send a deposit request to the client with the price you listed in your offer. 3. We’ll email you once the deposit request is paid. You can then safely begin work. The client will also get an invoice for their records. 4. Finish the work on time and upload your [work files](https://help.useme.com/en/what-kind-of-file-you-should-upload?hsLang=en) to your deal (Go to *Deals* → *Open deals*, choose the deal, and upload files). You can mark it as work samples or as completed work. 5. After the client accepts your work files, we’ll send your payment. Your deal is settled! #### How to get more private job invitations - **Set your availability status**: Let clients know you’re open to work. Go to *Settings* → *Freelancer* → *Availability* and select *Open to work*. - **Showcase your skills:** Carefully complete your *About me*, *CV / Résumé*, and *Portfolio* sections. This will make it easier for clients to see your skills and experience. **Collect positive reviews**: After each successful deal, ask your client to leave you a review. Reviews help build trust with new clients. 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