How do I present myself effectivly?

[jrdesign97]

I need help on how to create an effective cover letter to represent myself. I also would like to know how many works create an effective portfolio?

[abdulrazaq89]

James,

1. Please study this blog post how to write effect cover letter. 

https://www.upwork.com/blog/2010/05/how-to-write-a-cover-letter/

2. There is no limit to add portfolio items in your profile. Try to add jobs work through Upwork. That is better. 

[nativecreativet]

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 I also would like to know how many works create an effective portfolio?

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I've got four. Seems to suffice.

[abdulrazaq89]

Yeah, there is no upper limit so you can add as much as possible. 

[mtngigi]

James,

Your overview is weak - "... to gain experience and to learn ...".  Clients don't want freelancers who are gaining experience and learning on their dime.

You don't state what you can offer to a client ... you have only one not so great portfolio sample. I would concentrate on school for awhile first, and educate yourself about the business of being a freelancer. Because there's a lot more to it that just learning the software.

[hernanvionnet]

Think about these questions:

Who you are? What do you do? what problems do you solve? why a potential client should hire you?

Can you show him/her some proofs of your work?

These will lead you to create an effective cover letter.

About how many works to include in your portfolio... no so much buddy, among 3-5 would be enough.

Good luck!

[webforest]

With having multiple amazing portfolio, top rated profile, more than 50 projects still don't get invitation, why?