Ask Can you join a freelance platform that has a waiting list without any special connections?

[Brendan]

Some platforms use waiting lists to control the number of freelancers joining at once, which can feel frustrating when you are eager to start. The good news is that most of these waitlists are open to anyone who applies, and getting through is usually about your profile quality and the skills you list. Having connections inside the platform might speed things up in some cases, but it is rarely a strict requirement to get accepted. How long did you wait to get approved on a platform that had a waitlist, and did anything specific help you get through faster?