I find it difficult to get jobs

[f4fa045e]

Hi, I joined Upwork last year and after the two jobs I got since last year it's been so difficult getting another and I use connects to submit proposals everyday. I need help please, it's frustrating.

[ashrafkhan81]

You profile needs a little work...first I would suggest get rid of "data entry" from your profile title. Then choose one from data analyst and virtual assistant. You cannot have both, well you can but, from a client's perspective data analyst is a more focused and specialised skill while VA is a more of a generic role. You should choose one and focus on jobs in that area.

Then you should have a list of applications, skills, experience you have in that choosen area...than have portfolio...basically develop your profile in that choosen speciality for refrence look at profiles of others in your neich do not copy and paste but try to get an understanding of what to put in your profile. 

[f4fa045e]

Thank you

[williamtcooper]

Temitayo,

Here are some of the best practice TIPS. If you have any specific questions, let me know. Have a great day!

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.

[f4fa045e]

Alright,thank you.