Overview
After setting up your profile on Contently, you may encounter difficulty in marking yourself as "Available to Work." This issue arises because portfolios must be reviewed and approved by the Creative Marketplace team to be made public and access availability settings. If your portfolio does not meet the current requirements, you will need to refine it using provided resources and reapply.
Solution
Follow these steps to resolve the issue of marking your profile as "Available to Work" on Contently:
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Submit Your Portfolio for Review:
- Ensure your portfolio is complete with a comprehensive bio, project samples, and all required information.
- Submit your portfolio using the Portfolio Submission Form provided by Contently.
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Await Approval:
- Reviews are conducted every Monday by the Creative Marketplace team.
- If approved, your portfolio website becomes public. Your next step is the Contently freelancer training. Completing it is very important: it shows you how Contently connects freelancers with client projects and how working with clients on the platform works, so you're ready to make the most of every opportunity. Use the same email address as your Contently account, because that's how your completion is linked to your Contently account.
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Refine and Reapply if Necessary:
- If your portfolio does not meet the requirements, review the tips for strengthening portfolios provided by Contently.
- Refine your portfolio and consider reapplying as outlined in the Portfolio Visibility guide.
Important: The support team does not review portfolios; this is handled exclusively by the Creative Marketplace team.
Frequently Asked Questions
- 1. Why can't I mark myself as "Available to Work" on my Contently portfolio?
- Your portfolio must be reviewed and approved by the Creative Marketplace team to be made public and access availability settings.
- 2. How do I submit my portfolio for review?
- Use the Portfolio Submission Form provided by Contently to submit your portfolio for review. Ensure it is complete with a comprehensive bio and project samples.
- 3. What should I do if my portfolio is not approved?
- Review the tips for strengthening portfolios provided by Contently, refine your portfolio, and consider reapplying as outlined in the Portfolio Visibility guide.