oDesk Online Freelance Jobs

What Impresses Me About oDesk: 

• Guaranteed Payment Policy
  oDesk has its own work logging system called oDesk Team that is free to download. Work done on hourly projects using the oDesk Team and finished on schedule will be billed by oDesk. If you do the work agreed on, you will be payed.
• 10% Fee Charged To Service Buyer, Not Service Provider
  Having worked at many temp agencies IRL, I'm used to a much steeper cut for temporary work. You may never be told the exact amount, but be assured that temporary agencies often charge several dollars more per hour from the client than you're getting.
• Proficiency Exams
  oDesk offers free job skill proficiency exams targeted at testing knowledge & skills in the following areas:
  Networking
  Graphics Designing
  General Programming
  Operating Systems
  Databases
  Internet Programming
  Electronics
  Computer Skills
  Java Technologies
  English Language
  Web Designing
  .Net Technology
  Microsoft Technologies
  General Management
  Sales & Marketing
  Office Skills
  Software Testing
  
  These tests help prove what skills you have in very specific areas, which makes it easier for service buyers to pick the best fit for their needs.
• Look For Jobs (Or Find An Expert) By Specific Skills
  Search for jobs requiring your exact qualifications in
  Programming, Databases, Mobile, Design / Graphics, Systems Admin, Application Servers, Platforms, and more.
• Look For Jobs (Or Hire Pros) By General Qualifications
  Sometimes you need, or you are, a highly qualified generalist. Jobs at oDesk are also searchable by category:
  Web Development, Audio / Video & Multimedia, Software Development, Networking & Information Systems, Graphic Arts & Design, and Administrative Support, plus their relevant subcategories.