Aug 22, 2018 10:44:53 AM by Kamal S
Its an uphill task for new freelancers on Upwork. Can Upwork stop recommendations to buyers which will give equal opportunity to new sellers as well?
Aug 22, 2018 11:32:59 AM by Petra R
@Kamal S wrote:Can Upwork stop recommendations to buyers which will give equal opportunity to new sellers as well?
What???
Aug 22, 2018 11:47:03 AM by Mike H
While I certianly dont support such drastic measures, is there a recomendation of a path to follow so new freelancers have a better oppurtunity at landing contracts ?
Aug 22, 2018 05:08:39 PM by Preston H
re: "While I certianly dont support such drastic measures, is there a recomendation of a path to follow so new freelancers have a better oppurtunity at landing contracts ?"
Upwork created the "Rising Talent" program for this purpose.
Aug 22, 2018 07:23:45 PM by Gabriel A
Reading about this Rising Talent thing I came up with some questions, are the invitations random or is there someone actually keeping track if someone qualifies? I´m having a hard time as a translator since the competition is tough and the new freelancers seem to have no chance.
Aug 24, 2018 06:10:00 AM by Martina P
@Gabriel A wrote:Reading about this Rising Talent thing I came up with some questions, are the invitations random or is there someone actually keeping track if someone qualifies? I´m having a hard time as a translator since the competition is tough and the new freelancers seem to have no chance.
Hi Gabriel, you probably should spend a little more time on your profile and make sure that it is completely error-free. This is important for all freelancers, but especially since you are offering translation services, so it does not build trust if you have mistakes. Let an English native speaker proofread it.
Aug 24, 2018 06:25:06 AM by Pat M
@Martina P wrote:
@Gabriel A wrote:Reading about this Rising Talent thing I came up with some questions, are the invitations random or is there someone actually keeping track if someone qualifies? I´m having a hard time as a translator since the competition is tough and the new freelancers seem to have no chance.
Hi Gabriel, you probably should spend a little more time on your profile and make sure that it is completely error-free. This is important for all freelancers, but especially since you are offering translation services, so it does not build trust if you have mistakes. Let an English native speaker proofread it.
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Martina, his Profile states his English IS native/bilingual.
Gabriel, upon quickly reviewing your Profile it's obvious to me that your English is NOT native/bilingual; and I'm not a Translator. I suggest you correct that designation.