What are your biggest challenges with Upwork ?

[mumairamjad]

What are your biggest challenges with Upwork?

[devthemes]

I thought, Geting the first clients on Upwork is a challenge for a newbe.

[mumairamjad]

Exactly 🙂 

[35886dbc]

My biggest challenge is to win the first job. This is so difficult for me. I spend many months applying for jobs boosting proposals no thing happened. 

[mumairamjad]

That's the real challenge. Have you got your first job yet?

[fe057b96]

Getting the first job is the biggist challenge ever! 

[mumairamjad]

Real challenge. Have you got your first job yet?

[7efeffe4]

First client's great achievement & challenge 

[mumairamjad]

Are you achievement to your first job?

[7301398f]

To get First client is most challenging part here 

[mumairamjad]

Agreed. Have you got your first job yet?

[47877cee]

Never gotten a job

[technician1]

I have found that building a strong reputation and standing out among the many talented freelancers on Upwork can be a challenge.

[mumairamjad]

Exactly. 🙂 

[the-right-writer]

My biggest challenge is finding any job worth applying for.

[mumairamjad]

🙂

[krisna_aw]

The first project will be challenging, but also maintaining our profile is challenging as well.

[276472c9]

I can provide you with some common challenges that freelancers like me- on Upwork are facing:

1. Fake Clients: One of the biggest challenges on Upwork can be encountering fake clients. These are individuals who may post job listings with no intention of actually hiring someone or those who try to exploit freelancers by not paying for their work. It's essential to stay vigilant and carefully review client profiles, job descriptions, and interview communication to identify any red flags. Utilizing Upwork's built-in tools, such as the feedback system and milestone payments, can help mitigate the risk of working with fraudulent clients.

2. Difficulty in Getting Hired: Upwork is a competitive marketplace, and getting hired can be challenging, especially for new freelancers or those with limited experience on the platform. The competition among freelancers can be intense, and clients often have specific requirements and preferences. To improve your chances of getting hired, it's important to create a compelling profile, showcase relevant skills and experience, provide a portfolio of previous work if possible, and write effective proposals tailored to each client's needs. Building a strong reputation by delivering high-quality work and earning positive feedback from clients can also increase your chances of getting hired in the long run.

Remember that these challenges are not unique to Upwork and can be encountered on various freelancing platforms. It's important to be persistent, proactive, and cautious while navigating the online freelancing world. Utilize the available resources and guidelines provided by Upwork to enhance your profile and improve your chances of success.

[aa3e32d0]

to find a client when you are begginer like me...

I need a client and job as Data Entry, "We can talk about my sallary as a begginer".

I sent a lot of proposals for the job but untill now, no one ever hired me