Availability Settings

Your Availability Status

Your availability tells customers when you can start new work.

Status Options

Available Now

• You can start immediately
• Appears at top of search results
• Indicated by green badge

2 Weeks Notice

• Currently employed
• Can start in 2 weeks
• Yellow status indicator

1 Month Notice

• Longer lead time needed
• For those with existing commitments

Not Available

• Not looking for new work
• Profile hidden from search
• Existing contracts unaffected

Setting Your Availability

1. Go to <strong>Profile</strong>
2. Find the <strong>Availability</strong> toggle
3. Select your status
4. Changes save automatically

Work Preferences

In addition to availability, set:

Willing to Travel

• Yes / No
• Travel radius preference

Willing to Relocate

• Yes / No
• Preferred locations

Weekend Work

• Yes / No
• Affects matching for urgent projects

Emergency Service

• Yes / No
• For last-minute opportunities

Best Practices

• <strong>Update regularly</strong> - Keep status current
• <strong>Be honest</strong> - Don't say "available now" if you're not
• <strong>Plan ahead</strong> - Update when projects are ending