Get Profile Feedback from Experienced Freelancers on Upwork

[AndreaG]

Getting started on Upwork can take a lot of work and focus. To help make this process a little easier, we’ve created this post where you can request feedback on your profile. The community is full of experienced Upwork freelancers who are passionate about helping others. These users will review your profile and provide feedback based on their experience.

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[celgins]

Hello Olaoluwa,

With so much competition, getting jobs on Upwork can be a challenge.

Overall, I think your profile looks good. However, I recommend removing the first sentence from your overview/summary: "Welcome to my Upwork profile!" Why? Because only the first two sentences of your summary are shown to clients when they search for freelancers. Since you have very little space (only two sentences) to get their attention, you don't want to waste any space with a greeting.

Add skill categories to each item in your portfolio. These skill categories act as keywords and help match you with relevant jobs.

Also, add a short job description to your job at Markova Creative Limited in your employment history. This is especially important when a job is relevant to the services you provide on Upwork.

[laolu_o]

Thank You, Clark!

[ee96af8f]

Good afternoon.

I am fairly new to Upwork and looking for feedback on my profile. Click the link to view on a new page --> Brandy Faircloth Upwork

Thank you in advance for your time.

Brandy Faircloth

[celgins]

Hi Brandy,

Welcome to Upwork.

First, there is not enough information in your profile to convince clients to hire you. Clients come to Upwork with specific needs, so your profile has to tell them about your services, your experience, and how you can help them meet their needs.

If we look at each section of your profile:

Title: Your title might be more appealing if you use: Expert Human Resources Manager | ADP Payroll

Overview/Summary: Probably the most important of your profile, your summary needs more substance. Clients expect to read about your skills and qualifications, but they really want to know how your skills/qualifications will benefit them. For example:

• Talk about how you can help businesses develop and build their HR processes, programs, and policies
  
  
• Talk about how you can oversee their payroll and benefits administration, and employee recognition programs.
  
  
• Mention the HR-related software/tools you use (in addition to ADP expertise) and how you can help suport their current HRIS, timekeeping, and payroll systems
  
  
• Finally, give them your value proposition: why should they choose you over other HR managers who are payroll processing experts.

Portfolio: Add a portfolio to show samples of your work. The portfolio is a chance to make a positive first impression on potential clients. If you don’t have relevant examples to add to your portfolio, you can create items that demonstrate your skills.

The other areas of your profile look good, but you need to work on the summary. Once you update your summary with more information, clients will have a better understanding of the HR/payroll support services you offer and how you can help meet their needs or solve their problems.

[bf181585]

Please review my profile and provide feedback.

Thank you.

Here is my profile link.

https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~01c4be5f35977991ce

[celgins]

Nahida,

I think your profile looks fine, but you should change your profile photo. The picture in your photo should be a close-up image of your head and shoulders that clearly shows your face. Read through Upwork's best practices for How to Choose A Good Profile Picture.

[c8cd889c]

Hi Upwork Community. Please review my profile. I would love to hear your response. 

https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~0169e76c4264bb2225?viewMode=1&s=1017484851352698959

Thank you!

Andualem worku

[celgins]

Hi Andualem Worku,

You should remove the first line in your overview/summary: "(:1st_place_medal:) TOP RATED PLUS GRAPHIC DESIGNER (:1st_place_medal:)" since Upwork does not have you listed as a Top-Rated Plus member.

Also, I recommend capitalizing the first letter of skill areas in your title--this will help it stand out: Graphic Design | Branding | Logo | PowerPoint | Business Cards

Add skill categories to each item in your portfolio. The skill categories act as keywords and help match you with relevant jobs.

Add a short job description to your job at J.Film Zone in your employment history. This is especially important when a job is highly relevant to the services you provide on Upwork.

[c8cd889c]

Hi, Clark S

Thank you for your valuable advice!

[c8cd889c]

Hi, my name is andualem I am a new freelancer on upwor 

please give me any sugastion about my profile.

https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~0169e76c4264bb2225?viewMode=1&s=1017484851352698959

Thank you 

andualem

[celgins]

Short review provided above.

[724c171f]

Hello Everyone,

Please have a look at my profile and give me the feedback and any suggestions need for improvement.

[celgins]

Hello Areej,

I think your profile looks good, but you should add more items to your portfolio. The portfolio is a chance to make a positive first impression on potential clients and clients will expect more samples from a virtual assistant who is also a content creator.

Your skills, project catalog, and employment history look good.

[655be748]

Hi,

Your profile have to be improved more to get it more attractive. For example Skills, Certifications  should be added to your profile.

[8fd3d7ce]

Please have a look at my profile and let me know if anyone is willing to give me the best feedback.

Thank you.

Here is my profile link.

https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~01be9b1a45e7b19864

[celgins]

Ammar,

I recommend removing the first sentence in your overview/summary: "Focused on delivering results, not excuses. :briefcase: #ResultsMatter" Why? Because only the first two sentences of your summary are shown to clients when they search for freelancers. This means you have very little space to grab their attention, and your first sentence doesn't provide much value to clients. You want clients to see words that show them you can help them meet their specific goals.

Add a portfolio to show samples of your work. The portfolio is a chance to make a positive first impression on potential clients. If you don’t have relevant examples to add to your portfolio, you can create items that demonstrate your skills.

Add short job descriptions to each job in your employment history. This is especially important when the jobs are highly relevant to the services you provide on Upwork.

All of these suggested changes will help your profile stand out a little better when clients search for freelancers with your skills.

[d0903988]

Hello! Kindly review my profile and give me the right suggestion.

https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~01c40339962b2ea14c

[celgins]

My review of your profile has not changed over the months. I think it looks fine.

[269c0797]

yes

[celgins]

Raju,

You need to change your profile photo. The picture in your photo should be a close-up image of your head and shoulders that clearly shows your face. Read through Upwork's best practices for How to Choose A Good Profile Picture.

Since you are new to Upwork, make sure your profile is 100% complete before applying to jobs. The best way to complete your profile is to go through the following Academy Courses and Learning Paths:

• Creating Your Profile
• Making Your Profile Title and Overview/Summary
• Building Your Portfolio
• Finding Work
• Submitting Proposals

[msenaengin]

Hello,

Please have a look at my profile, every feedback is appriciated.

Cheers 🙂

Here is my profile link.

https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/senaengin

[celgins]

Hello Sena,

Very nice profile.

Your summary is informative and your Behance and Upwork portfolio look great.

The only suggestion I have is to add short job descriptions to each job in your employment history. This is especially important when the jobs are highly relevant to the services you provide on Upwork.

Everything else in your profile looks good. I do not see any problems or issues that would prevent a client from hiring you.

Good luck!

[6833c554]

Please have a look at my profile and let me know if anyone is willing to give me the best feedback.

Thank you

Here is my profile link:
https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~01162166f753aabf4f

[8f7f5256]

Hello Joy

I have carefully review your profile and to me it does not look standard enough

Though your profile title is ok but you can consider adding more description a short description does not a profile standard but a well standard detailed description will

Also consider creating three specialized profile it will help boost your profile

Add more skills and regularly update your skill

Add portfolio

Create project catalogue

Add past work experience

Add more employment history and also things you know you can add to make your profile look well standard

Kindly review my profile and give me your feedback

https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~0124772f1a5b6edd42

Ajarat

[4ae4e051]

Hi, How are u. I need your favor for work.

[143fb3ab]

Hi Guys,

I'm new here and new to freelancing, I've no real idea of how to go about this.  I've not quite finished my profile set up yet, but if someone could have a look and let me know if I'm on the right track, or not, and if not  how to fix it, I'd be super grateful.  

Thanks so much for your time.

All best.

[8f7f5256]

Hello Kyra

I have carefully reviewed your profile and I guess you are on the right track

But I will just have to say you have to be fast in setting up your profile so youy can b given a badge

And also make your profile title a bit long and eye catchy

Add portfolio

add more skills

Create project catalogue

Add certificates

Add your past work experience and also your employment history and things you know you need to setup on your profile

Kindly review my profile as well and give me your review

https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~0124772f1a5b6edd42

Ajarat

[3b905fa1]

Please have a look at my profile and let me know if anyone is willing to give me feedback.

Thank you

Here is my profile link:
https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~018ef145d868409a29

[celgins]

Talha,

As stated in my previous review in August, I suggest removing the first line in your summary.

Also, add short job descriptions to each job in your employment history. This is especially important when the jobs are highly relevant to the services you provide on Upwork.

[8f7f5256]

Hello Raja

I have carefully reviewed your profile and see your profile looks standard

But can consider still adding more skills to your profile

Create more project catalogue

Add more certificates

Also add more employment history and add your past experience

Kindly review my profile and give me your feedback as well

https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~0124772f1a5b6edd42

Ajarat

[699c243f]

Hello Upwork Family

I need an expert's help in looking into my profile and tell me if it is good enough to get a job

Here is my profile link https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~01d4fd61af92f8a4ad?s=1110580749709856768

[d43f8328]

I'm no expert but I think your profile looks great! My only suggestion would be maybe re-word your title to say something more like this.

Crowdfunding Campaign Management Expert | Pitch | Gofundme | Indiegogo | Kickstarter

[8f7f5256]

Hello Thomas

I'm, ajarat by name, an expert in Crowdfunding

Kindly review my profile and give me your feedback

https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~0124772f1a5b6edd42

AJarat

[8f7f5256]

Hello Olumide

Applause to God Almighty (Neolife)

I have carefully reviewed your profile and it looks standard

Kindly review my profile and give me your feedback

https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~0124772f1a5b6edd42

Ajarat

[33c680ac]

Hi,

Please I need an expert to help me review my profile, if there is anything I needed to fix to make me receive invites and hires.

Here is the link to my profile:https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~015b1d9f0db3542273

Thank you so much for your kindness.

[8f7f5256]

Hello Aneel

I have carefully reviewed your profile and sasw that it look standard to me

But you can consider adding more skills and also regular update your skills to get your profile visible to clients

Also create project catalogue cause I wonder how you got a job for lead generation

Then add more portfolio

Add more skillsand regularly update your skill

Add certificates

Add your past experience

Add your employment history and also things you know needed to be added to make your profile look more standard enough

Kindly review my profile as well and give me your feedback 

https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~0124772f1a5b6edd42

Ajarat

[655be748]

Dear Ajarat:

You have given nice and comprehensive profile review for Aneel K. Your profile projects are same only heading are changed. You should also change the contents.

[8f7f5256]

Hello Faraz 

Thanks for your feedback and I will surely adjust according to the way you told me

Thanks

Ajarat

[655be748]

You are welcome, its my pleasure to help new freelancers.

[8f7f5256]

Hello Faraz

Kindly review my profile now 

https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~0124772f1a5b6edd42

Thanks

Ajarat