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title: Understanding 'Provisional' vs. 'Confirmed' Status
description: Learn about understanding 'provisional' vs. 'confirmed' status and how to resolve related queries.
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# Understanding 'Provisional' vs. 'Confirmed' Status

## Purpose: Defining your current standing on a project.

**Audience**

Scholars

**When to Use**

When you see a project listed but cannot yet start work.

**Instructions**

1\. 'Provisional' means you are on a shortlist but not yet hired.

2\. You may need to pass a project-specific assessment or audit first.

3\. 'Confirmed' means you have been selected for the project.

4\. You can only start work once you have a signed Statement of Work (SOW).

**Troubleshooting / Exceptions**

Clients may occasionally pause or cancel a project while it is in the provisional stage.

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None required; status changes will be updated on your dashboard automatically.

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