Malt's automated matching sends project proposals directly to the most qualified freelancers based on profile information.
- Matching in two steps: client criteria filtering, then fit score (minimum 70%).
- Respond to every opportunity — even to decline — to improve future matching.
- Set availability beyond 2 months to stop receiving opportunities.
Our automated matching solution where an algorithm sends project proposals directly to the most qualified experts based on the information provided in their profiles.
How does matching work
Matching operates in two steps:
1. Filtering: You can only receive project opportunities if your profile meets the client’s specified criteria for the project.
The key factors considered for matching between the client’s project and your profile, listed by order of importance, are (1) Skills (2) Job title (3) Average daily rate (4) Location (5) Other details (such as project specifics)
2. Matching rate: This rate reflects how well your profile aligns with the client’s requirements. You’ll only receive projects that match at least 70% of your profile.
Therefore, it’s essential to complete your profile as accurately as possible. Conversely, excessive tagging or setting an unrealistically low Average Daily Rate may negatively impact your chances of matching.
How to answer to a potential client?
Whether you are interested in the opportunity or not, it’s important to respond. This helps improve the relevance of future offers and shows your activity on Malt.
Here are some tips for replying to a potential client:
• Check whether you meet the key requirements (skills, relevant experience, availability, location). If not, it’s better to politely decline—this won’t hurt your visibility.
• Clients may be talking to other freelancers, so respond quickly and make a strong impression in a few sentences.
• Check your Malt inbox to see if the client contacted you directly or if it’s a project sent by Malt matching your expertise; this will help you tailor your message.
• Briefly introduce yourself, your profession, experience, and similar past projects.
• Highlight the skills that solve the client’s needs.
• Show interest by asking questions about unclear project details or by expressing your motivation.
• Mention your availability and offer to arrange an initial meeting to discuss further.
Why don't I get any opportunities?
Possible reasons include:
• Your profile is incomplete. Consider adding a profile picture, a description, your experiences, and signing the freelance charter.
• You have indicated that you are only available in two months or later. Make sure to review and update your availability accordingly.
I would like to stop receiving opportunities
You will only receive opportunities if you’re available now or within the next 2 months. To stop receiving offers, set your availability to more than 2 months from now.
Do I have to respond to every opportunity, and can I decline proposals?
There is no obligation to answer but we do recommend to do it, as it will allow you to demonstrate that your profile is active and allow us to send you better opportunities in the future.
What does it mean if my reply is pending moderation?
Some clients require verification of the first freelancer message to ensure it fits their needs.
This review takes up to 24 hours, after which messages go directly to the client. Subsequent messages won’t be moderated.
A few templates to help you answer to opportunities:
Example 1
Hello XX,
I am interested in your mission proposal. Fullstack developer for 6 years (6 years on Node.js and 4 years of experience on React.js). I work mainly in Agile mode, both on RUN and BUILD.
I am thus able to intervene on "fromscratch" projects, to give advice on the technical choices to adopt but also to integrate me into already existing projects in order to make corrective and evolutionary maintenance.
I was also able to work at XX on DevOps tools such as Docker, Kubernetes and on both relational databases such as MySQL, SQL and noSQL with MongoDB.
I am available now full time for this mission. I can also travel X days a week in your offices.
I remain at your disposal to discuss this project and present you in more detail my experiences in connection with the mission.
Have a nice day,
Example 2
Hello,
I am particularly interested in this opportunity as a PMO. I have more than 10 years of professional experience and a wide international exposure.
I have strong skills in project and team management, product development, data analysis and visualization especially on PowerBI.
I have worked in different industries such as banking and insurance, digital, and retail.
As an example, at X, I was able to work on X transversal projects as a PMO. I was in charge of the follow-up of the projects with the stakeholders, by setting up regular meetings, I managed the schedules and the budgets. I also participated in different committees to present the evolution and progress of the projects.
I am available from X and carry out my missions entirely remotely.
I would be happy to discuss this further during an interview.
Have a nice day,