To all freelancers looking for help

[#1]

I have always had freelancers come to me for help. In the last year, the river has swelled into an enormous ocean.

You don't need me; Upwork provides an enormous amount of information that few ever use. If, after you have gone through all the information I provide, you still have questions, that is when you ask additional questions in the forum.

If you think you will make big bucks right away, you are mistaken. The majority of freelancers never land a job because they have no skills and aren't interested in educating themselves. Others believe online freelancing is a path to full-time employment. It can be, but highly unlikely on this platform.

Freelancing is not for everyone. It means you are self-employed and must adhere to all regulations and laws governing responsibilities, such as paying taxes. Freelancing means you are on your own. No one has your back, including Upwork. If you don't follow the rules, no one will or can help you.

If you are willing to work hard, follow the rules and prepared to spend a lot of connects and proposals, you can be successful, as many are on Upwork. While so many fail, it is almost always due to lack of skills and treating freelancing like employment  where the employer will make sure you do the job correctly.

If you want to succeed, start with the Terms of Service, then read this from Wes. 

Then go here. Then here.  Next, check this site regularly for events such as webinars and other learning opportunities.

After that, go here for safety information, and then here. If you still need help, after you have gone through all the previous steps, you can find additional help here. This thread is dedicated to new freelancers. And here are announcements from Upwork that can help keep you up to date.

It will take some time to go through all the information. I'm not suggesting people should not post in the forum, I am suggesting before you ask questions and want help, you need to help yourself first.

From Prashant P: "And have relevant profile picture of your face.  Not some desks, or Mickey mouse, or full face covering." 

From Susan S: "And patience! Have patience! It takes a while to get started, even after going through all the information available."

From Martina P:  "Only one thing you forgot, namely telling people to use all 15 skills, if you have all 15 skills"

And with advice from Maria T, I will say, 

Refrain from personal messages, please read all the links I have added.

[#2]

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[#3]

Hi Jeanne,

I just joined and am having difficulty finding my first client, can you look at my profile and see where I have gone wrong, please

[#4]

This article is indeed helpful.Thank you @Jeanne H

[#5]

Hello Zhanna. I'm Rostislav, I'm new to freelancing, I'm from Ukraine, now there is a war in our country and there is no income, I want you to help me a little. I'm not sure what you will answer me, I almost gave up

[#6]

Unfortunately, there are no easy or quick paths to freelancing, no matter how dire your situation. If you are serious about freelancing, you have to do it on your own. The rules don't change because life turns awful. The best thing you can do is read through the top post and follow every link. You need to decide if freelancing is going to benefit you in your situation. It takes time, money, and lots of proposals.

Have someone with a native or bilingual level of English revise your profile. You will need to add to it, add portfolio items, and many other things you will learn in the Academy and threads. As it stands now, only scammers will offer you fake jobs. A complete profile is key to looking like a professional freelancer.

I sincerely, wish you the best of luck.

[#7]

This caught my attention "The rules don't change because life turns awful." This is a useful lesson every business should learn. 

[#8]

Hi Jeanne H
Can I accept clients who cancelled jobs on the Upwork system?

[#9]

If you are asking if you can work with someone who has posted a job on Upwork, it has to be two years afterward or there is  a $1000.00 fee.

[#10]

member of the community

[#11]

Hi. I have been wondering how I could get the Rising Talent Badge. I have been active in Upwork since June 2022, and I met the qualifications already but I don't see the badge on my profile yet. I hope you could enlighten me about this soon. Thank you! 

[#12]

Hi Michaela Joyce,

Thank you for reaching out to us here in the Community. We admire your eagerness to get the Rising Talent badge. Please note that the Rising Talent status is assigned automatically when a freelancer meets the requirements listed in this help article.

This process is working as designed, and we can't specify a reason why a freelancer isn't eligible to receive the Rising Talent badge. Once you qualify, you should receive a notification letting you know. Keep up the amazing work and best of luck!

[#13]

can i login two different accounts in same pc and same ip address.

[#14]

I am eso expert. For offsite seo i need backlinking. So anyone have sites to help me in guest poting. I want to create links there. Please share thanks..

[#15]

This is not the place to look for jobs. Read the top post and go through every link. You need to learn how Upwork functions. Your profile says you are an inexperienced person who has no idea how the platform works, and you will be scammed.

[#16]

The post advises freelancers to use the vast resources available on Upwork to educate themselves about freelancing, including the Terms of Service, webinars, safety information, and forum threads. It also cautions that freelancing is not for everyone and requires hard work, adherence to rules, and self-responsibility.

The post suggests that success on Upwork comes from having skills, treating freelancing as a business, and using all 15 skills. It also advises against personal messages and urges patience.

[#17]

I'm looking for testing work

[#18]

Well, you won't find a job here. This is the community forum. Why would you post here asking for a job? This is a serious question. You go right by all the information to ask for a job. I don't understand; could you enlighten me?

Why didn't you read the top post? Everything you need to know is there. Do the necessary work, which you have not. Your profile is an invitation to be scammed.

[#19]

Maybe you should reconstruct and paraphrase your word, also be more specific.

[#20]

i am very interested to work on upwork

[#21]

If you are serious, you have a lot of work to do. Go back to the top post, and read it. Right now, you are an invitation to be scammed. You obviously haven't gone through Upwork rules. You don't know how the platform works, or you wouldn't be here looking for work.

[#22]

I am Solomon a Graphics Designer i am new been here for a while but i just started using this platform though and also struggling to get a client. 

[#23]

Read the top post you apparently ignored, and go through all the links. You need to learn the rule before you are scammed. The Academy has lots of information on improving your proposals, profile, and more.

You haven't done the basics on your profile, and I doubt you read the Terms of Service. You will not get a legitimate job with your current status.

[#24]

I'm  ready to start my work

[#25]

No, you are not ready for anything but being scammed. I don't understand. I post a thorough guide that is even pinned to the top, and yet people go over it and want a job. You have no profile, job qualifications, portfolio and have put no effort into your profile. No one is going to give you a job. You are a target for scammers, but hey, if that's what you want to do, you have free will.

Go back to the top of the page and read the post, and follow every link. Spend time learning before you lose your money. Inexperienced freelancers have to be cautious. There are scammers on the platform that look for people who haven't done the work to know and follow the rules. Don't be a victim. If you are serious about freelancing, be prepared to work hard, spend a lot of proposals, and spend money on connects.

[#26]

Hi I am Ralita and I'm new to Upwork. I would really appreciate it if someone could mentor me.