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. 

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.

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]

A valuable post for new freelancers, providing honest insights into the challenges and opportunities of freelancing. Appreciated the practical advice and resources shared for self-guided learning.

[#3]

Thank you

[#4]

Thank you for this! 🤗

[#5]

Can someone, please, take a look at my profile and tell me what needs to be changed? Thank You in advance!

[#6]

Go back to the article you just skipped over, and read it. Then follow every link. Your profile needs work and marks you for scammers. You obviously haven't read or followed the rules. You can start with a photo of your face, like you would know if you read the top post.

[#7]

Why do You use this tone while addressing me? I only asked for simple help. And I never asked You to do that! My profile needs work, okay, that's why I asked for some help. Not for someone telling me the thing that I already know! 

And I do have a photo of my face. That's not some random cartoon character. 

[#8]

Your photo is not acceptable. You need a clear shot of your face. It is currently crowded. Clients don't care what you look like, they just want to connect a freelancer with a photo. This is another thing scammers look at. Having a proper profile is your best bet to chase away scammers.

I referred you back to the top because that is where all the information is. I'm not going to rewrite it for every person. That post contains all the information you need to be a safe and successful freelancer.

[#9]

Okay, my mistake: I just realized it's actually You, the helper. Thank You for the help! 

[#10]

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[#11]

It is scam but not a job. Do not pay. Report scammer. Read rules or you will be scammed again.

[#12]

Go back to the top post, read it and follow every link. You will learn how to stay safe and avoid all scams.

[#13]

Thanks for this impactful post. please can you help review my profile https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~015973626f9af4fbf7?s=1110580749982486528

since joining this platform, I have not been able bid for any work nor received any employment offer. Thanks

[#14]

As a chemist, you will need to find a very specific niche, unless you can branch out into other areas, like writing reports, etc. You also have translation in your list.

You will need to narrow your job title into two Upwork recognized skills. There is a lot you can do to improve your profile. Go back to the top post, and read all of it and follow every link.

[#15]

Agreed. Though I haven't landed a gig yet, I have been going through the Upwork Academy courses and realize there are several things that can be done to improve my profile. 

[#16]

As a new freelancer i am facing quite issues and challanges because of recent changes of upwork term rules and regulation which are very pathetic its been a 1 year and i didnot land a single job instead i had encounter many scams

[#17]

If you read the top post and follow the advice, you won't get scammed.

If you had a proper profile, you would not get scammed.

If you followed the rules, you would not get scammed.

[#18]

this is my profile(https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~01e449d6f326a1f4bf?s=1110580755057594368) can you review it and tell me if its proper profile according you

[#19]

No, it is not. You need to use the post pinned to the top. Your profile needs work. The more you can do to look like you know what's going on and follow the rules, the less tempting you are to the scammers. Your introduction is poor, and you need more in your portfolio. It's up to you if you want to succeed or be scammed.

[#20]

Great this offers valuable advice for freelancers on Upwork. It underscores the importance of self-education, diligence, and realistic expectations. The provided resource links, along with user advice, highlight the path to success while advocating for self-help and adherence to rules. A comprehensive guide for new freelancers aiming for success in the online marketplace. I myself is gaming apk developer giving freelancing services.

[#21]

Totally agreed

[#22]

Hi, Upwork Community Members.
I hope You are fine. Please review my profile and if I need any changes, let me know
Thank You

[#23]

Hi Arslan,

Please use two Skills in the Title, four compelling Summary paragraphs minus the emoticons, add your Portfolio, and add a Project Catalog. Thanks!

[#24]

Hi! Jeanne , I'm Via and I am newbie here in upwork, I am looking for a job. I hope you can help me so that I will get a job and have a client here in up work. I also hope that you notice me. Thank you so much 🙂 

[#25]

Hi Via,

Welcome to Upwork! Jeanne has created a comprehensive post with a link to the academy and helpful articles that can help you get started. I suggest clicking on those links so you can read each one of them and get tips on how you can improve your profile and start applying for jobs.

Here are also a few resources that may help you learn more and improve your proposal writing skills:

• Submitting Proposals Academy Course
• Talent Toolbox: Proposals Deep Dive with Upwork Coaches Event Recording
• How to Create a Proposal That Wins Jobs

Good luck!

[#26]

Okay thanks Annie. I will follow and check all what is on the link. God bless you