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AndreaG
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Get Profile Feedback from Experienced Freelancers on Upwork

UPDATE: Check out the new Get Profile Feedback board!


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.

 

If you’re interested in requesting help, make sure your profile visibility is not set to “Private” and then reply below. 

 

We’re excited to see how Community members can continue to help each other to grow!

 

Note: A previous version of this post was closed as the number of responses made it difficult to read and navigate. If you had not received a response yet to a request you made, please post again in this thread.

 

~Andrea
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MichaelJ
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Great news, everyone! 👏  Due to the overwhelming success of this thread, we've created an entire board dedicated to profile feedback. This allows each freelancer to start a dedicated thread requesting feedback which makes it easier to manage for all involved parties. Check out the new Get Profile Feedback board!

Due to the new board, we've blocked new replies on this post. If you're still waiting for feedback, please post a thread in the new board. 😁


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Mike

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Hi again,

Thank you so much for taking the time to review my profile and for your honest feedback. I really appreciate your suggestions, especially coming from someone who isn’t familiar with the field—it helps me understand how to present my skills more clearly to everyone.

Thanks again for your help!

Amine

Anthony

Just to clarify, a Full Stack Developer is someone who can handle both the front of a website (what you see) and the back (how it works).
This means if you hire a Full Stack Developer, you typically don't need other developers because we can manage both sides of building a website, from the look to the technical functions.

Hope this makes it clearer!


Amine

0058cbaa
Community Member

Can anyone review my Upwork Profile, give me some feedback so I can improve my profile in this professional workplace, and advise me on how to get my first client, thank you.

celgins
Community Member

MD,

 

The best way to get your first client is to submit quality proposals to jobs that match your skills/experience. It's not easy to win jobs on Upwork, but it really is the best way for most freelancers.

 

Your profile is not Public. You must set your profile to Public or Only Upwork users so we can see it. If your profile is already set to Only Upwork Users, please post another message and send the link to your profile.

 

Thanks.

muhammadfahad81
Community Member

Hi everyone,

I hope this message finds you well. I'm reaching out to the community today to kindly request a review of my Upwork profile.

I've put a lot of effort into creating a profile that accurately reflects my skills and experience, but I believe there's always room for improvement. Your feedback would be invaluable in helping me optimize my profile and attract potential clients.

If you have a moment to spare, I would greatly appreciate it if you could take a look at my profile and share your thoughts. Your insights and suggestions will be immensely helpful as I continue to refine my presence on Upwork.

Thank you in advance for your time and assistance. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Best regards,

Fahad 

Muhammad Fahad shaikh

Hi Muhammad,

 

You can optimize the first part of your profile overview/summary by removing a few things:

 

"Expert Customer Support Leader & Call Center Manager"

"Greetings! I'm Fahad"

 

When clients search for freelancers, only the first 200-250 characters of your summary are shown. This means you have very little space to get their attention. You want clients to see their goals (your services) in this small space. You do not want to waste space repeating your title, using greetings, and repeating your name; clients can already see your name displayed on your profile.

 

The rest of your summary sounds good, but it needs to go further to convince clients to hire you. There are thousands of call center/sales support professionals on Upwork, so you need to give clients more reasons why they should choose you. For example:

 

  • As a call center expert, talk about your speed, accuracy, attention to detail, and how you maintain quality standards.
  • Provide a brief overview of the benefits of a "seamless call center experience" (e.g., optimizes operations, improves agent efficiency, helps reduce operational costs, better resolution rates, etc.)
  • Talk about your ability to solve administrative and service problems (e.g., technical issues, compliance challenges, staffing shortages) and how you can adapt to changing or new requirements if necessary.

 

Add a portfolio to show samples of previous work or a few screenshots that help demonstrate your skills. 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.

 

Capitalize the first letter of each word in your title; this will help it stand out: Expert Customer Support | Call Center Manager | Sales Support

 

Add short job descriptions to each job in your employment history. A job description is especially important when the job is highly relevant to the services you provide on Upwork. Upwork uses keywords in job titles and descriptions to match you with relevant jobs.

0df5d631
Community Member

Hello Experts,

can you please have a look on my profile and share feedback please ? Thanks

 

Hasham.

 

 

pls upvote me also

Muhammad Fahad shaikh
celgins
Community Member

Hasham,

 

The updates from the last review look good.

84ebec0e
Community Member

Hello, Seniors help me to review my prpfile :

https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~01971e0539c06dd527

 

Thank you.

celgins
Community Member

Hello Rupesh,

 

The updates from the last review look good. I still recommend the following:

 

Add a short job description to your job at Vedansh Infoway. A job description is especially important when the job is highly relevant to the services you provide on Upwork. Upwork uses keywords in job titles and descriptions to match you with relevant jobs. The web developer for Upwork position should be removed since you are not employed by Upwork.

 

Add one or two Specialized Profiles that focus on more specific web development services or completely unrelated services. Having a specialized profile can help increase a freelancer's searchability.

0df5d631
Community Member

hello Experts,

 

please review my profile and provide feedback, Thanks 

 

Hasham.

a86f3d63
Community Member

Hi. I'm Seda.

I can't yet take a work in Upwork. Please feedback for my profile in works.

 

Thank you 

Sedanur ATMACA

Seedanur,

With eight years of experience, you should be able to write a bit about some of your actual projects. If you do this, your claims of being professional and all the rest will fall into place.

 

Otherwise, I don't see anything wrong with your write-up.

 

Good luck.

Hy,

your profile looks fine now it is to start bidding

fa57d0b4
Community Member

Hi good evening 

celgins
Community Member

Hi Ifebuche,

 

This thread is where other freelancers review profiles and offer suggestions.

 

There is good information in your overview/summary, but it does not go far enough to convince clients to hire you. I suggest starting your summary with an introductory statement like this:

 

Highly skilled Character Animator, Motion Designer, and 3D Content Creator with _______ years of experience developing 3D character animation. I bring digital characters to life using movement and 3D modeling to make them relatable and expressive.

 

Then, you must give more details about your ability to meet a client's needs; meaning, what value do you bring and why should a client spend money to hire you.

 

It is very important for a 3D character animator to have a portfolio. Add a 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 all clients seeking a 3D character animator will expect to see several items in your portfolio. If you don’t have relevant examples to add to your portfolio, you can create items that demonstrate your skills.

 

Also, 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.

 

Good luck!

c7e425ee
Community Member

Hi! Could you check my profile? Thanks.

I am searching for my first job on transcription, translating or writing.

Studying Estrategy on Digital Marketing ( specializing ). 

3f195a54
Community Member

hello everyone

celgins
Community Member

Hello Jelly,

 

Your profile is set to Private. You must set your profile to Public or Only Upwork users if you want other freelancers to review it.

4dcd4a0c
Community Member

Hello everyone,

can you please have a look on my profile and share feedback please ? Thanks

https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~0144b8b6daaa544cf8

celgins
Community Member

Hello Noor,

 

Be sure to see the review provided on 14 April 2024. I believe this tips will improve your profile and increase your changes of securing your first client.

4dcd4a0c
Community Member

Could someone kindly assess my Upwork profile and provide constructive feedback? I am seeking guidance to enhance my professional presence on this platform. Additionally, I would appreciate advice on securing my first client in this competitive environment. Your assistance would be greatly valued. Thank you.

Noor. S

https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~0144b8b6daaa544cf8

I guess you can improve your description something like:

 

With my diverse background and writing expertise, I offer a comprehensive range of services to fulfill your writing requirements:

- Creative Writing: Transforming ideas into captivating narratives, spanning from short stories to full-length novels.
- Content Creation: Crafting engaging articles, blog posts, and website content tailored precisely to your target audience.
- Copywriting: Developing compelling copy for advertisements, marketing materials, and promotional campaigns that resonate with your audience.
- Editing and Proofreading: Enhancing the quality of your writing through meticulous editing and proofreading, ensuring clarity and coherence.
- Language Instruction: Providing personalized lessons in Arabic and English to elevate your language proficiency and communication skills.
- Coaching Services: Offering guidance on personal development, refining writing skills, and achieving your goals effectively.

With a steadfast commitment to excellence and transparent communication, I oversee projects from inception to fruition. Let's collaborate to achieve impactful writing outcomes together.

b1aebc21
Community Member

Hello Andrea G,

Kindly review my profile to enable me to get a job.

I am a freelancer with flexible skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Data Entry, Cold email, and Copywriting 

I urge you to kindly look into my Upwork profile to enable me get a job.

Best regards,

nnamdiisaac@gmail.com

celgins
Community Member

Hello Nnamdi,

 

A few things to note:

 

1) Andrea is an Upwork Moderator. She provides valuable information to freelancers and moderate the forums, but she doesn't review profiles. Other freelancers offer to review profiles and provide feedback.

 

2) Your profile is set to Private. You must set your profile to Public or Only Upwork users so we can see it.

 

3) You can edit your post and remove your email address; it's not allowed. If not, a moderator will eventually remove it.

dad00a9e
Community Member

Hello Experts,

Could you kindly review my profile and provide feedback? Thank you.

Link: https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/kamrannaseem

 

Kamran

Kamran,

I think you would do better with a narrative approach that walks people through the steps you take to help them. 

 

That would be something like

"I am an cyberspace security specialist who can help you ______________________________ (avoid scams and viruses, keep your company secrets private ... etc.)

 

"I start with a through assessement of your current security systems. Then, I ...."

I think that narrative approach will help, partly because you are very young. I immediately cannot be sure you are as good as you say you are. However, if you walk clients throughy what you do step by step, I think clients would come away thinking, "Hey, this guy seems to know what he's doing."

 

One thing I did not like in your profile is your openning sentence. You start with, "In the realm of In the realm of digital security, your peace of mind is paramount."

 

Clients who are looking at your profile already know that security is important. That is the reason they are reading your profile. So, why are you telling them what they already know? To me, this comes across as pandering. 

 

In the rest of your write-up you would be more convincing if you wrote about some of your past projects. I can't tell if you helped a school buddy download an anti-virus program or if you actually helped businesses with large networks tighten up their digital defenses. 

If you wrote about a previous job you did, that, also, would help raise your credibility.

 

None of these ideas are deal-breakers. By and large, your profile looks pretty solid.

Good luck.

Anthony,

 

Thank you for your feedback and suggestions. I appreciate your insights and will certainly consider incorporating a more narrative approach into my profile. Here's how I plan to address your suggestions:

"I am a cybersecurity specialist dedicated to safeguarding your digital assets and ensuring your peace of mind in today's ever-evolving threat landscape. From protecting against scams and viruses to preserving the confidentiality of your company's sensitive information, I offer comprehensive security solutions tailored to your needs.

My process begins with a thorough assessment of your current security systems. By understanding your unique challenges and requirements, I can develop a customized strategy to address vulnerabilities and strengthen defenses. Whether it's implementing robust encryption protocols, conducting penetration testing, or providing employee training on security best practices, I work closely with you every step of the way to mitigate risks and safeguard your assets.

In my previous roles, I've had the privilege of assisting businesses of all sizes in enhancing their digital security posture. From conducting security audits to designing and implementing network security measures, my experience spans a wide range of cybersecurity domains. I've helped organizations tighten their defenses, mitigate potential threats, and ensure regulatory compliance.

I understand the importance of demonstrating my expertise and credibility to clients. That's why I'm committed to showcasing my past projects and experiences in my profile. By highlighting real-world examples of my work, I aim to provide tangible evidence of my capabilities and reassure clients of my competence.

Thank you for your constructive feedback. I will take your suggestions to heart and strive to continuously improve my profile to better serve my clients."

I hope this revised approach resonates with you. Thank you again for taking the time to provide valuable feedback.

c1c5c6ec
Community Member

Hi everyone, I recently joined Upwork and I have high skills with good experience as well.
Could you please review on my profile and give suggestion to improve so that I can attract clients more professionally. 

 
Here is my profile link: https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~019e356c1ef2ec5ab4

 
Thanks,
Ayub.

celgins
Community Member

Hi Md Abu,

 

Your profile overview/summary does not have enough information to convince clients to hire you.

Go through the following Academy Courses to great tips on updating your summary:

 

 

Other suggestions:

 

1) Capitalize the first letter of each word in your title; this will help it stand out:Excel Automation & Data Analysis Expert

 

2) Add MS Excel and/or automation samples to your portfolio. The portfolio is a chance to make a positive first impression on potential clients, and clients will expect to see two or three examples. If you don’t have relevant examples to add to your portfolio, you can create items that demonstrate your skills.

 

3) Remove "Diploma in IT | Dhaka University" from your employment history since this is not a job.

c1c5c6ec
Community Member

Dear Mr. Clark S,

Thank you very much for your valuable advice.

Now want to know, how can I get positive reviews on my profile so that clients can be inspired to give me their jobs easily.

 

Regards,

Ayub.

darakhshananjum
Community Member

Hi All, Can you please review my profile give suggestion to improve so that i can attract client. I have recently joined upwork and i have great skills with good experience as well. 
Here is my profile link: https://www.upwork.com/fl/~015829dc7c5cbcd656

Thanks,

Hi Darakhshan,

 

Welcome to Upwork.

 

I think your profile looks good. Your overview/summary is informative and gives potential clients enough information to understand your value as a chartered accountant.

 

Since the job positions in your employment history are highly related to your services, I recommend adding short job descriptions to each job. A job description is especially important when the job is highly relevant to the services you provide on Upwork. Upwork uses keywords in job titles and descriptions to match you with relevant jobs.

 

Good luck!

 

d753d02d
Community Member

Hello dear community members! As a newcomer to UPWORK and embarking on my freelancing journey, I greatly appreciate your assistance in providing feedback on my profile. Thank you in advance for your time.
https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~01a796e9c998e3cded

celgins
Community Member

Hello Muhammad,

 

The first thing you should do is 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--without sunglasses. Read through Upwork's best practices for How to Choose A Good Profile Picture.

 

Next, your overview/summary does not provide enough information to convince clients to hire you. The two paragraphs in your summary focus on you. This is not the best approach. Your summary should focus more on clients. Meaning, tell clients which services you provide; give examples of applications and/or cloud solutions you can build; and why clients should hire you. Also, highlight projects you have worked on and your accomplishments.

 

Add a 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. 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. A job description is especially important when the job is highly relevant to the services you provide on Upwork. Upwork uses keywords in job titles and descriptions to match you with relevant jobs.

 

You may want to add one or two Specialized Profiles that focus on more specific services or completely unrelated services. Having a specialized profile can help increase a freelancer's searchability.

 

Good luck!

1d524e13
Community Member

Hi All, Can you please review my profile give suggestion to improve so that i can attract client more professionally. I have recently joined upwork and i have great skills with good experience as well. Here is my profile link: https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~016e28a7ab99bfd58f

 

 

Thanks,

 

Abdul Waqas

 

 

 

celgins
Community Member

Hi Abdul,

 

Here are a few things you can do to help improve your profile:

 

Title: Your title should be focused on a specific skill area or related skill areas. I recommend something like: Resume Writing CV, Cover Letter & LinkedIn Optimization

 

Overview/Summary: Remove ":small_blue_diamond: 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞!" and remove the other emojis from your second paragraph. Here's why: when clients search for freelancers, only the first 200-250 characters of your summary are shown. This means you have very little space (approximately two short sentences) to get their attention. You want clients to see their goals (your resume services) in this small space. You do not want to waste space with greetings and emojis or any other unnecessary characters/text.

The tags at the end of your summary will not help with SEO on Upwork or help better position your profile. The remaining information in your summary looks good.

 

Employment History: The job information in your employment history should include job titles and job descriptions--not an overview of your services on Upwork. I recommend listing previous employers or any work as a freelancer with accurate job descriptions.

 

You may want to add one or two Specialized Profiles that focus on more specific services or completely unrelated services. Having a specialized profile can help increase a freelancer's searchability.

 

Good luck!

1d524e13
Community Member

Thank Clark

ae1e6e80
Community Member

Hi,

 

I'm Musa, I'm new around here...

and I'd love it if you can help review my profile and suggest ways to optimize.

Thanks.

 

 

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