Egor S.

Initially, It was quite easy to confuse Toptal with yet another freelance platform so I was somewhat skeptical about spending any time to pass entry barriers. Luckily for me, I had plenty of time and lots of curiosity. Enrolling as a talent in Toptal changed my way of working forever.
First, it cuts off all the most annoying parts of the hiring process - no paperwork, clear salary expectations, no client distrust with dozens of entry barriers, and a smooth matching experience overall. Once both you and your client expressed interest in cooperation it is almost always a guaranteed hire!
Second – it's a premium quality service. Toptal's managers are always by your side and ready to help, solve any controversial situations between you and the client, or simply introduce your profile as a hire recommendation. It is not always limited to job lifecycle - you can also enroll in learning programs, get some coaching assistance, or dive deep into the community: Toptal always encourages you to grow as a professional and gives just enough tools for that.
Last but not least - you can land yourself some really well-paid jobs here! No compromises - you always get your desired rate. A payout process is so punctual it is simply impossible to overestimate - never have I ever experienced any delays at all. As a neat bonus, Toptal can manufacture a prepaid visa card and deliver it to your country - I am actively using it and it works like a clock!

This platform definitely deserves more attention and the industry should view it as a standard to strive for. At the moment I would not trade Toptal for a classic hiring ever. 10/10