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Intro messages are often optional, but usually helpful. But don’t put too much stake in them. If you do include one, it should be short - and a way to call out specific reasons why you are relevant. Honestly, the shorter the better (no more than 3-4 sentences)
Generally, suggest what you actually want to get paid.We don’t charge any commissions on talent! But all payments with the client must run through the platform.
Treat them like mini-interview questions. Screening questions are often the first real signal a client gets about how you think and communicate. A thoughtful, specific answer can move you to the top of the pile; a one-liner/no answer can take you out of contention.Be specific, not generic. "Yes, I have experience with that" is weak. "Yes, I led the migration to HubSpot at [Company], including data cleanup across 40k contacts and a 6-week rollout to the sales team" is strong. Concrete examples beat adjectives every time.Answer what's actually asked. If a client asks about your experience with B2B SaaS pricing models, don't pivot to your general marketing background. Clients add screening questions because they care about that specific thing, so answer it directly first, then add context.Keep it skimmable. A few sentences or short bullets work better than a wall of text. Clients are reviewing multiple applicants, and clarity reads as competence.If you can't answer honestly, don't stretch. If a question asks about an industry or tool you haven't worked with, it's better to acknowledge that and explain the closest adjacent experience than to oversell. Misalignment surfaces quickly in the interview anyway.
You're invited, not lost in a pile. When a job matches your profile, you'll get a notification. Only a small group of relevant talent is invited per role, so your application actually gets seen.Quality over quantity. Because we approve every client and role, you're applying to vetted opportunities, not chasing leads.Apply quickly when interested. Roles on our platform generally move fast. If a job looks like a fit, don't wait. Strong matches often get booked within days, and many teams make hires within a week.
Charge what you actually want to earn. The platform defaults to the middle of the client's budget range, but that's a starting point, not a recommendation. If you know what you want to make, set it.Talent never pays a commission. What you set is what you earn.Never discuss your hourly rate directly with the client. This is important. If a client wants to negotiate rates, that conversation goes through the Pangea team. Direct rate negotiation breaks the platform model and can disqualify you from the role.
You'll hear back through the platform. Clients review applicants and either request an interview or pass. If a role gets filled or paused, we’ll notify you.Don't take a pass personally. Fractional fit is highly specific, often based on industry, timezone, communication style, and stage of the company. A pass on one role doesn't affect your standing for the next.
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2. Applying
We hand approve jobs for clients and never scrape from other sites. When we post a job, our AI will notify you that you may be a good fit. If you agree, apply! We’ve made it super easy to submit your profile.
Intro message
Do not use a fully AI-generated intro message. Trust us, the client will know and pretty much instantly disqualify you.
Pricing
The client will include a budget range. Our system defaults your proposal to the middle of the range. You can use this if you don’t know what to charge.
Screening Questions
Occasionally, clients add specific screening questions to a job. These usually appear when the role has a particular requirement, such as industry experience, a specific tool, time zone overlap, or a portfolio piece they want to see. If they're there, you'll be able to answer them as part of your application.
How invitations work
Unlike most freelance platforms, you won't be competing against hundreds of applicants. Every job on Pangea is hand-approved by our team (we don't scrape listings from other sites) and our AI matches each role to a select group of qualified talent.
Setting your rate
Your hourly rate is yours to set. A few things to keep in mind:
What happens after you apply
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