How can I secure a job?

[murii]

I don't know whether I am unlucky or not(but I dont want to think about being unlucky) but, I am not getting a job on upwork.

I have tried my best applying and connects getting finished but each time i get emails of ended proposals.

I have been a member since 2014 and I have never secured a job despite millions of applications.

What else can I do?

I've become desparate and don't know what to do.

Pls advise.

[jmeyn]

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@David M wrote:

I don't know whether I am unlucky or not(but I dont want to think about being unlucky) but, I am not getting a job on upwork.

I have tried my best applying and connects getting finished but each time i get emails of ended proposals.

I have been a member since 2014 and I have never secured a job despite millions of applications.

What else can I do?

I've become desparate and don't know what to do.

Pls advise.

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Well, your profile states you have had 1 job and worked 12 hours. Generally you are offering your services in one of the most overcrowded categories and your hourly rate is way too low.

[murii]

Which is the best rate to start with?

[colettelewis]

David, one of the problems is that your field is saturated - so there are thousands of people after the same kind of jobs. You need to find a specialty within your skills set that will make you stand out.

There is a recent post here on the forum that I hope will help you. The "best answer", by Jennifer D (a client, not a freelancer) gives some invaluable advice, particularly when it comes to pitching a proposal.

https://community.upwork.com/t5/Freelancers/How-do-I-sell-my-skills/td-p/236701

[murii]

Thanks a lot. I highly value that helpful feedback. Be blessed.