Get Profile Feedback from Experienced Freelancers on Upwork

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[#2]

Please check out my profile

https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~0194f5ad0733af69d2

[#3]

I will be glad if someone can help me to review my profile.

1. https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~0194f5ad0733af69d2

[#4]

Nofisat,

Your writing is very clear and informative. You did a nice job.

I would stronly urge you to put your Master's degree right at the beginnng. "With a Master's degree in English, I am an expert copy editor ...." 

Having a Master's degree is your strongest asset and puts you way ahead of others competing for the same jobs. You have to establish your expertise right off the bat and drawing attention to your degree (plus your impeccable writing) is what will set you apart from the rest of the pack.

[#5]

Thank you

[#6]

Please have a look at my profile and give me the best feedback.
Thank you.

And here is my profile link and portfolio.

https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~01dd12f29a9f0ec1cc 

[#7]

Ling,

You might want to find an English writer to help you get the grammar and syntax corrected. As far as your writing, I would ask you to consider a stronger, more positive word than "good." There's a lot of competition on Upwork -- millions of competitors, so the word "good" might not stir much of a response.

Good luck.

[#8]

Hello Ling,

I am an expert English proofreader and editor, I can help you with the optimization and correction of errors in your profile description and make you stand out to your prospective clients. Here is my profile link, feel free to send a message 

 https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~0194f5ad0733af69d2

[#9]

Hi. I know my profile  but I don't know how I can make it mangnetic power for clints. I join Upwork today and need few jobs. So my profile unable to attract clints to accept my proposals for work. I send proposals and they are just viewed. I also hardly ever get invited for any job. I am loosing patience here and I really need to come up with something soon. Please have a look if you have time and let me know what I am doing wrong. I would highly appreciate it. 

Here is my profile link:  

https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~016d458b0ca7646056

[#10]

Hi Genius,

There is not enough information in your profile to convince clients to hire you.

Your profile overview/summary will be more appealing to clients if you focus on one skill area or related skill areas. For example, networking and hardware support are related, but those are only loosely related to software development and neither is related to video or photo editing.

If you say you are a computer or technology professional and mention computer networks, you have to create one or two sentences that tell clients which networking services you can provide. If you mention software, you cannot just say "computer languages such as c c++," you have to tell clients what applications you can build with your C or C++ knowledge. The same for hardware--if you mention it, tell clients specifically what you can do with it and why it should matter to them.

Anyone in a technical skill area needs a portfolio. The one item in your portfolio is unreadable and the description does not provide details about the item. I recommend adding more items to your portfolio to show samples of previous work or to demonstrate your skills. The portfolio is a chance to make a positive first impression on potential clients, and most clients will probably view your portfolio.

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.

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Hi. I know my profile needs A LOT of work but I am not sure how. I have been on Upwork since 2021 and have had a few jobs. Even though I did great jobs for them, as the clients said, either they failed to give me a review, have written the wrong name, or have given a very average review. So my profile kind of shows a lack of work when in reality I have worked a fair bit. I send proposals and they are just viewed. I also hardly ever get invited for any job. I am loosing patience here and I really need to come up with something soon. Please have a look if you have time and let me know what I am doing wrong. I would highly appreciate it. 

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

[#12]

I liked your profile, and now where it is standing. 
There is just one suggestion from me, focus on building the portfolio. 

Best wishes.

[#13]

Hello!

I'm a Graphic Designer. I'm new here. Can someone please review my profile and portfolio? 

Thank you

Muhammad Umar Farooq

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Muhammad Umar,

It looks like you made a few updates since the last review; you can see that review here.

Your profile is much improved and your portfolio looks good. However, graphic design is a highly competitive skill area on Upwork, so getting attention from clients and winning a job can be challenging. With over 8 million of freelancers here, I would guess more than 300,000 identify as graphic designers or claim the ability to provide graphic design services. With approximately 25,000 graphic design jobs (based on keyword searches), the odds of winning a graphic design job is not great.

However, if you have the Connects to spend, I encourage you to keep trying since you have the experience and skill set.

The next thing to do is focus on your proposal cover letters. For tips on cover letters, read through Upwork's best practices on How To Write a Cover Letter.

Good luck!

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After your last review on my profile, I focussed on my profile especially the bio. I only have 2 connects left which made me worried about getting my 1st job on Upwork. It's a really tough job.

Thanks Mr Clark S.

[#16]

Hy Everyone!

I'm a Graphic Designer. Can someone please review my profile and portfolio?

I haven't received a single order yet.

Help Me.....

Thank you

M Umar Farooq

[#17]

Hey everyone!

I am a professional Microsoft Word and PDF expert. I am really worried because I could not find a single opportunity on Upwork. Can someone review my profile and portfolio and suggest what I should do to succeed on Upwork?

Thanks

Tahmina Khadim

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Hey Tahmina,

I think the same message to Muhammad Umar applies here. Most Microsoft Office services are well represented by hundreds of thousands of freelancers on Upwork, which means getting jobs for Word formatting, PDF conversions, etc. can be challenging. 

It looks like you made a few updates since the review on November 18, and your portfolio looks fine. Be sure to take a look at Upwork's Academy Courses and articles for success tips:

• Finding Work
• Submitting Proposals
• 10 Tips for Upwork Success

[#19]

Thanks Mr Clark S.

Yes, I made a few updates since last review. I was curious that is my profile ok or not. 

[#20]

Hi Tahmina,

I agree with clark.Your summary needs to highlight your services and their benefits upfront, as Anthony suggested. The first two sentences are crucial as they're what clients see first in a search - a mere 250 characters to grab their attention. Showcasing your services and their advantages is key within this limited space.

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I would love feedback on my profile.  I have applied for 7 positions, and some have been read others not.  What more can I do to stand out? 

https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~013e5f239f48e71ceb

[#22]

Hi Diane,

I agree with Anthony's feedback regarding your profile; you can see his review here.

I think the first part of your overview/summary should offer specific examples of your services and the benefits of those services like Anthony stated. This should be stated as soon as possible 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 (about 250 characters) to get their attention. You want clients to see their goals (your services and possibly, benefits of those services) in the first 250 characters.

Here is an example:

I am an excellent life coach who uses cognitive therapy techniques to improve the skills needed to manage and lead effectively.  I help individuals, groups, and organizations strengthen their decision-making and leadership skills, and expand their thinking capacities to produce sustainable results.

You surely don't have to use what I wrote, but the idea is to sell your services and yourself (i.e., what benefit does the client get by hiring you). You have good information in your summary, but the first few sentences must convince clients to click and view the rest.

[#23]

Hello Community,

I am a professional WordPress website developer and mentor, but I am new on Upwork. I would appreciate it if experienced freelancers could review my profile.

Thank you very much!

[#24]

Hello MD Nayan,

I think your profile looks fine. I do not see any huge problems that would prevent a client from hiring you.

You should correct the title of your Web Design specialized profile: WordPress Expert | Website Maitenance | Spped Optimization | Fixing ---> WordPress Expert | Website Maintenance | Speed Optimization

Anthony's assessment is accurate--there are hundreds of thousands of WordPress developers here and only about 16,000 WordPress jobs based on a keyword search. That means competition is extremely high, so getting jobs can be a challenge.

However, if you have the Connects to spend, it can be worth it once you start winning jobs.

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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/~0124c63c79046cd653

[#26]

Muhammad,

Your profile overview/summary is quite long and most clients will probably not read all of it. Also keep in mind that only the first two sentences of your summary are shown to clients when they search for freelancers. This means you have very limited space to get their attention, so you want the first two sentences to reveal your services and how you can help clients.

Your portfolio, skills, project catalog, and certifications look good.