Viewing job applications
When clients first view their job's applicants, they will see each applicant's application card at a glance. On this card is your rating, the number of times you've been hired, your # of followers and any relevant badges you may have. Your projects will be also displayed in this view.
Once they click to view your application, they will be able to see the message you wrote when applying to their job, as well as any work samples you've attached. From here, they can decide to message you if they'd like to chat more about the project!
Starting a project
If a client wants to start a project with you, they can simply click the "+" in the upper right corner of your messages. They will then be dropped into the proposal creator where they will fill out all necessary details before sending the proposal to you.
Onboarding via a proposal invite
Below is a Loom of what it looks like when a client who is not currently on Contra receives your proposal and is prompted to complete onboarding. Once they've signed your proposal, your project will be officially kicked off!
Paying an invoice via guest checkout
When you send an invoice to a client who is not currently on Contra, they will receive an email prompting them to pay the invoice. Once they click "View and pay now" they'll be taken directly to the invoice payment page.
When they are sent an invoice, a basic Contra account is created for them using their email and name provided by you. No other details are added to their profile unless they decide to complete onboarding at a later date.