At the beginning I honestly thought hiring online would be straightforward pick someone with a strong portfolio, agree on the price, and move on, my first few attempts didn’t go badly, but they also weren’t as smooth as I expected, what I didn’t realize at the time was how much difference there is between someone who just completes tasks and someone who actually understands what you’re trying to achieve, I started noticing small things that mattered more than I expected, like how they ask questions, how they handle unclear instructions, and whether they think ahead instead of just waiting for directions, over time, I stopped focusing only on past work and started paying attention to communication and problem solving style, for people who have experience working with Filipino freelancers, what helped you quickly tell when someone was the right fit before committing to a project?