Getting Started with Gig Postings

Overview

What Is Gig Postings?

Gig Postings is Helios's project-based hiring board - a marketplace of real manufacturing projects posted by businesses looking for qualified experts to complete them. Browse open postings, find work that matches your expertise, and submit targeted applications. When selected, you move through a structured workflow from offer to contract to completion, with all communication and payments managed inside Helios.

Who Is It For?

  • Experts looking for project-based, longer-term, or higher-value work where they can apply with a tailored proposal and be selected through a competitive process.

Key Features

  • Browse all open gig postings from manufacturing businesses across all categories
  • Search and filter by category, work site, payment type, and status
  • View full gig details: scope, timeline, risks, preferred skills, and budget before applying
  • Submit targeted applications that highlight your relevant experience and approach
  • Track all your applications and their statuses under the Applications tab
  • Receive offers and advance through Offering → Contracted once selected

Key Terms

  • Gig Posting - A detailed project listing created by a business that you can apply to.
  • Posted - The gig is published and accepting applications.
  • Hiring - The business is actively reviewing applications.
  • Offering - The business has selected a candidate and made an offer.
  • Contracted - An offer has been accepted and the engagement is underway.
  • Posting Tab - Shows all details of the gig: scope, timeline, skills, and payment info.
  • Applications Tab - Where you track the status of your own submitted applications.
  • Gig Owner - The person at the posting company responsible for managing the gig.

Understanding the Page Layout

Gig Postings is accessed via Earn Money → Gig Postings in the left navigation. Two sub-pages are available: Listing (all open gigs posted by businesses) and Applications (your submitted applications and their statuses). Each gig card shows: status badge, cover image, title, category, description excerpt, posted-by user, application count, and compensation. Click any card or View More to open the full gig detail with tabs: Posting, Applications, History.

How to Browse Gig Postings

  1. In the left navigation under Earn Money, click Gig Postings → Listing.
  2. Browse the gig cards to find open positions that match your expertise.
  3. Each card shows: status badge, cover image, title, category, description excerpt, posted-by user, application count, and compensation.
  4. Use the Search icon to search by keyword or project type.
  5. Use the Filter icon to narrow results by category, work site, payment type, or status.
  6. Toggle between Grid view and List view using the layout icons.
  7. Click on a posting title or View More to open the full gig detail.

How to View and Evaluate a Gig Posting

  1. Open a gig posting from the board.
  2. The status bar at the top shows the current stage: Posted → Hiring → Offering → Contracted.
  3. The Posting tab is the default view.
  4. Assess the fit carefully. Confirm the scope, timeline, and budget align with your expertise and availability before applying.

Posting Tab Details

  • Payment type and total amount
  • Work site and work authorization requirements
  • Posted By (company), Gig Owner, and Posted Date
  • Full description of the project
  • Scope & Requirements - the specific tasks and deliverables you must complete
  • Timeline & Priority - key milestones and deadlines
  • Potential Risks & Assumptions - constraints and dependencies to be aware of
  • Preferred Experience & Skills - the qualifications the business is looking for

How to Apply to a Gig

  1. Open the gig posting and review the full Posting tab.
  2. Click Apply and submit your application. Address the business's stated needs directly, highlight your most relevant experience, and explain your approach to this specific project.
  3. Track your application status under Gig Postings → Applications.
  4. If selected, you will receive an offer. Review the offer details in the Offering stage.
  5. Proceed to contract signing, complete the work, and submit Work Records through the contract's Billing & Payment tab.

How to Track Your Applications

  1. In the left navigation under Earn Money, click Gig Postings → Applications.
  2. The Applications page shows all gigs you have applied to with their current status.
  3. Click any row to open the full gig detail and check for messages or offer updates.


Frequently Asked Questions

Track your application status under Gig Postings → Applications. You will also receive a notification in Message Hub when a business moves your application forward or selects you.
Address the business's stated scope and requirements directly. Highlight your most relevant experience for this specific project, explain your approach to the key challenges described, and be specific. Generic applications are far less effective than targeted ones.
Gig Postings are for more complex, larger-scope projects with detailed requirements, higher budgets, and multi-step deliverables. Quick Tasks are for simpler, faster, lower-cost engagements. Both follow the same Posted → Hiring → Offering → Contracted workflow.
Yes. There is no limit on the number of gigs you can apply to simultaneously. Only accept engagements you have genuine capacity to deliver.


Troubleshooting

Go to Gig Postings → Applications. All your submitted applications are tracked there, including those in progress and completed engagements.
Refresh the page. If the count still does not update, contact Helios support. There may be a sync issue with the applications feed.
Go to Gig Postings → Applications and look for the gig with a status of Offering. Click the row to open the offer details.


Tips for Getting the Most Out of Gig Postings

  • Read the full Posting tab before applying, especially Scope & Requirements, Timeline & Priority, and Potential Risks & Assumptions. A targeted application that directly addresses the stated requirements is far more effective than a generic one.
  • Only apply to gigs where the scope, timeline, and budget genuinely align with your expertise and availability. A strong fit and a quality proposal beat volume every time.
  • Use the skills match between your profile and the Preferred Experience & Skills tags as a quick fit filter. If the tags align well with your Skills & Competence matrix, the business is more likely to consider your application seriously.
  • Keep your Expert Profile fully published and up to date. Businesses review your profile when they receive your application. An incomplete profile can undermine an otherwise strong proposal.
  • Respond promptly to messages from businesses after applying. Fast, professional engagement signals that you are reliable and easy to work with, which often matters as much as your technical qualifications.


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