Jobs in the Elance directory can be found by using a number of different search criteria and filters:

• Category
• Job Type - Fixed Price or Hourly 
• Time Left
• Posted Date
• Budget
• Featured
• Payment Verified
• Status - Any, Hiring Open or Hiring Closed
• Keyword(s) listed in job description
• Client Name

To start a job search, click on Find Work in the top navigation bar and then click Search Jobs in the drop down menu. Once the search results are displayed, you can then refine your search by entering a keyword or other search terms.

On any search result list, you can use the filters on the left menu bar to refine your results.

Once you’ve set your search filters, you can save the search for future use and setup an email alert.

Note: You will need to have an Elance account setup and be signed into your account in order to save a search.

Your saved Saved Searches will be displayed at the top of the Refined Results section the next time you sign in and go to Search Jobs. 

Click on the arrow next to your default saved search to access any additional Saved Searches. To manage your Saved Search, click on the applicable option under the name of the search:

• Edit - Allows you to edit the name of the search, how often your receive email notifications and change your default search
• Delete - Allows you to permanently delete the saved search
• Clear - Allows you to clear the current search and start with a new one without deleting your saved search

Once you have created a saved search this will also show up on your Dashboard.  Along with a link to any categories that you are subscribed to.  Please note: any new saved searches will take up to a minute to show up on the Open Jobs list on your Dashboard.