Aug 14, 2020 10:05:11 AM Edited Feb 9, 2021 01:22:23 PM by Michael M
Hi New Upwork Freelancers!
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!
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Aug 17, 2020 08:37:22 AM by Lucinda A
Hi - Thanks so much for this thread. Just created my profile today and would love any feedback you can provide. No idea what best practices are for an Upwork profile vs LinkedIn, etc.
-Lucinda
Aug 17, 2020 08:38:57 AM by Alexis A
Mike J wrote:Hi New Upwork Freelancers!
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!
This thread is a really good idea but barely any experienced freelancers are getting back to our inquiries..
Aug 17, 2020 09:04:28 AM by Grant v
I have gotten no response on this thread. I have even directly messaged Mike, with no response.
Aug 17, 2020 09:20:36 AM by Max H
Hi Grant,
I'm not specializing in your Category (3D modelling, etc), but based on my experience I would suggest updating your photo (it seems for the moment there are too many dark shadows). Also as others wrote, since Upwork search displays only a few top rows from the Overview, you might want to put the most important skills and experience to the top of the Overview. I also believe you can improve your Title, but because of the above I can't advise here. Continuous improvement of all three above things should make a noticable difference with time.
Aug 17, 2020 09:33:25 AM by Grant v
Hi Max,
Advice noted on the photo, I am in process of updating that. As regards to the rest, I am still confused because when I search for my category (google search etc) I show up at the top of the page. I show up top rated, 100% success rate. And yet after submitting some 30 or so proposals, I don't even get a profile view??
Aug 17, 2020 10:34:09 AM by Max H
Hi Grant,
I've started to get much more replies after I've just changed a profile pic. Might be relevant to your case.
Btw, my profile views counters is broken from around 27th of July. Not sure if this issue affects everyone.
To get more replies I would suggest to improve your proposal texts, check client's stats before you apply. Hope it will help, thanks!
Aug 17, 2020 12:04:30 PM by Sania J
hye how do i get to know that my proposals can't accepted or client closes the job?
Aug 18, 2020 07:27:17 AM by MichaelJ M
Hi Sania,
These proposals will be moved to the "Archived" section of your proposal manager.
I hope this helps!
Aug 17, 2020 01:13:28 PM by Leanna B
Hi, newbie here!
I've joined Upwork very recently.The struggle that I am having with my profile is making it specilialized enough to show that I have expertise in a certain area, but also broad enough so that I can be considered for various types of jobs.
Looking forward to your feedback! Thanks!
Aug 18, 2020 12:33:12 AM by Sonika S
Hi, I am Sonika and I am new at Upwork. Can you help me to make my profile attractive and get jobs?. Thanks.
Aug 18, 2020 02:42:47 AM by Saifullah A
HI Mike ,
Hope you are fine and safe.
I am Saifullah Ali from Pakistan, i am a graphic designer but my area or speciality is Cartoons and caricatures, i created my Upwork account 2 years ago, at that time i was not much interested in freelancing and did some random jobs and Upwork and also log in to and fro,
but now i want to start a proper freelancing with my skills,as i see there are many changes done here on Upwork like connects to be purchased and also my JSS has been declined to 56% ,which i didn't understand on what basis
can you please have a look at my profile and help me to share the tips so i can get back to track and start my career here as a cartoonist
Thank you
Saif
Aug 18, 2020 07:09:22 AM by Hend H
hii
plz check my profile & give advice ..i just sign up & still feel confusing
Aug 20, 2020 03:18:29 PM by Anonymous-User A
Hello Hend, This is a great start. You have several skills. Consider creating specialized profile for each skill. Check for grammatical errors and typos. Do you have any portfolio items for Advertising voice over or other skills? Clients like to see a portfolio/sample work before they hire.
Good luck, it will be a great freelancing experience.
Aug 18, 2020 09:09:30 AM by Dinesh B
Hey Mike j,
I'm in need of someone to have a look at my profile and guide me to start my freelancing journey.
Thanks
Aug 23, 2020 01:47:08 PM by Martina P
Dinesh B wrote:Hey Mike j,
I'm in need of someone to have a look at my profile and guide me to start my freelancing journey.
Thanks
Bland and nondescript. What do you do, why are you the best person for the job? A client needs to get these questions answered by reading your profile. What do you consult on? I want to see examples of your work in the portfolio.
No need to mention that you are a freelancer in your title, that's pretty much understood.
Aug 18, 2020 09:55:40 AM by Fatiq Uddin I
I haven't got and completed any job yet. Now I'm looking forward to your helpful review. Others are requested to help me as well.
Nov 7, 2021 06:34:20 PM by Mack A
Hey guys,
Can I get some eyes on this profile and some commentary. I want to know truthfully how you feel about it and the portfolio items, what it communicates to you, etc.
Please and thank you!
Link: https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~012075073c2959f068?viewMode=1&s=1044578476142100494
Mack
Aug 19, 2020 05:36:35 AM by Mary W
Mark, you need to add more detail to each of your profiles, highlighting your expertise and experience. Not sure about your hourly rate - I would suggest reviewing other profiles in your field to see what they are charging. You might be too low.
Jan 25, 2021 06:24:05 AM by Shoeb I
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Aug 19, 2020 01:20:06 AM by Imad U
Dear community members,
Hope you are doing well and enjoying working with upwork. I am basically accounting professional and having experience more than 13 years. As I am new to upwork and has made my profile.
I am looking forwared of your fruitful feedback towards improving trecks to promote my profile.
Looking forwared of your kind cooperation.
Imad uddin
Aug 19, 2020 05:33:35 AM by Mary W
Imad, lose the first sentence completely. Concentrate on you abilities and experience in the field. Have someone proofread your profile as there are a lot of grammatical errors.