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sohitdangol53
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Used all of my connects but didn't got hired, is it normal ?

Hello,

Is it normal to not get hired although i used all of my connects. Its been one month since i joned upwork. I think my profile is good and i also got a portfolio to show. All of the design on my portfolio are real, all done by me. My descriptions are good enough. 

 

Appreciate any kind of suggestions.

 

Thank you,

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martina_plaschka
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Sohit D wrote:

Hello,

Is it normal to not get hired although i used all of my connects. Its been one month since i joned upwork. I think my profile is good and i also got a portfolio to show. All of the design on my portfolio are real, all done by me. My descriptions are good enough. 

 

Appreciate any kind of suggestions.

 

Thank you,


I had a look at your profile and it does not show a portfolio. Are you sure you added any portfolio pieces? 

 

Yes, i have added my portfolio.


Sohit D wrote:
Yes, i have added my portfolio.

Still can't see it. 

Hi Sohit,

 

I just checked your profile and I can't view your portfolio/s as well. 
Please follow the instructions in this Guide on how to add your portfolio items. If you`re experiencing any problems with this, let me know. Thank you.

~ Goran
Upwork

I think its now visible. I just updated my profile.

I think your rate is too low. It makes you look a bit desperate. 

Does rates even make any differece on getiing orders, like people wants designs for cheap.
 


Sohit D wrote:
Does rates even make any differece on getiing orders, like people wants designs for cheap.
 

Clients tend to want the best they can afford; it's often a matter of wanting quantity over price.

As mentioned your rates are very low, and 'cheap' is synonymous with 'poor quality. I once found that, after an increase in my rates, I started to win more work. I think my rate changed moved me into a different sub-category of freelancer. 

Why is this happening ? I been seeing lot of people saying same thing which i'm experiencing that they are using all the connects but not getting any single job. Even i have submitted many proposal where i was 100% fit for the job but i never got any response. When can we expect UPWORK to solve all freelancers problem.

Many thanks in advance

Hema


Hema D wrote:

 When can we expect UPWORK to solve all freelancers problem.


Never. That would be entirely unrealistic.

You are running a business as a freelancer. Nobody will "solve all freelancer problems"

Upwork can't force clients to hire you.


Sohit D wrote:

I think its now visible. I just updated my profile.


Yes I can see it now. You definitely wasted your connects writing proposals without a portfolio visible, nobody will hire a graphic designer without seeing proof of his work. You need to start over now. 

I will try it again. Thank you for help.
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