I have 100% JSS and $25K work history. But why not even single enquiry in last 2 months?

[1d3dc656]

I have 100% JSS and $25K work history. But why not even single enquiry in last 2 months?

Is it recession?

or is it due to Upwork fee to clients increased to 5%. 

Any different strategy to get projects?

[samir_ztoa]

Upwork has changed its strategy. because of bidding you connection, there is very less chance to get the project. ultimately upwork trying to get more money from us through the connection so we have to buy a new connection for the new project. for the last 5 months i did not get any single inquiry,

[williamtcooper]

Jais,

The Upwork algo are different this year and your Profile hasn't kept up with the changes. Here are some success TIPS to get started:

PROFILE: Always complete your Upwork Profile before applying for Jobs. Create a Title and Skills to apply for Jobs to match what Clients are searching for. Use one or two of the Skill keywords in the Title to emphasize what you bring to the table for the Client. Create 3 or 4 short paragraphs in the Summary. If the Summary is too long, most Clients will not read the rest of your Profile; too short then there isn't enough information for a Client to hire. Use all 15 Skills IF they apply. The Skills are used to assist a Client in locating your Profile via search. Add your Portfolio and always use a colorful image. Consider adding a Project Catalog if it applies. By the way, it goes without saying make sure that your Profile Settings are on Public not Private so others can view the Profile.

COVER LETTER: Create a flexible cover letter that is less than 100 words. Long cover letters rarely get read, but instead are ignored. Break the cover letter into four sections. Section 1 : Acknowledge the job that you are applying for such as "Looking forward to discussing your graphics design project". Section 2: Highlight your validations stamps IE skills that are brought to their project. Section 3 Explain how you will solve their problem and the final section request an Upwork Zoom call to discuss their project.

JOB SUBMISSIONS: Tips - Only apply to Jobs that you are highly qualified, don't Bid for the top 3 spots unless you are an exact match and have a high probability of getting the job, don't immediately apply for jobs, but instead wait at least a few hours so your bidding is more accurate, don't get into bidding wars because serious Clients will view most applicant's cover letters, don't apply for Jobs that have 20 - 50 applicants in less than 24 hours. If a Client gets 50 cover letters, there is only a 2% chance of being hired; bad odds. I set my freelancer sort to apply for jobs with less than 20 proposals.

[1d3dc656]

Thank you for tips. I am almost Ok for first two points. Let me try for jobs which has less than 20 proposals. 

[williamtcooper]

Jais, let me know how it goes after a few weeks.

[rommy69]

Is Profile Settings are on "Public" safe? To my opinion "Upwork Users Only" is the best option. Or I'm wrong?

[valeriechu]

Hi Jais, I'm actually encountering the same problem. Around two months ago, I received invitations almost every week. But once we entered 2023, things got quiet down all of a sudden. I wonder if it has something to do with the search algorithm on Upwork.

[rommy69]

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