Ask How do freelance platforms verify that a freelancer actually has the skills they claim?

[Brendan]

Most people just write whatever skills they want on their profile, and the platform does not always check if those claims are true. Some platforms have tests or assessments you can take to back up what you say, but those are usually optional. Others rely on client reviews over time to show whether a freelancer actually delivers what they promise. It seems like the whole system is built more on trust than on real verification. So how does your platform confirm that freelancers have the skills they list, and do you think that system actually works?