Toptal freelancers with at least 2-3 years of expertise, strong communication skills, and the ability to ramp up on projects are often successful. Members of the Toptal network who thrive demonstrate they are adaptive, proactive, reliable, and capable of working well in teams and alone. They are constantly seeking ways to improve their talents. If you're a developer, you can use their fast Talent Assessment to see if you have enough experience to start your application.