oDesk is the worlds largest online freelancing site where clients and over half a million contractors from around the world are brought together in a cyber-office environment. Freelance work is offered by clients who post these jobs free and contractors bid for them.

You can also be sure, that although there are scammers who might get you to work for free if you are not vigilant, (just like in the outside world) oDesk is a completely reputable place to earn good freelancing income. No-one will be promised a yacht or a lifetime income for no work. oDesk is a real jobs marketplace for online workers and turns over more than $100 million per year and contributes hugely to the online jobs marketplace.

The systems is fairly simple: Clients post jobs and contractors bid at an oDesk Hourly or oDesk Fixed Price rate. The client can specify what they need and contractors can filter what they search and apply for. Contractors have a weekly application limit and clients are under no obligation until a hire is made, at which point regular contract law applies.