Get Profile Feedback from Experienced Freelancers on Upwork

[#1]

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.

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

[#2]

I want someone to have a look at my profile and tell me if something is wrong.
I've sent over 48 proposals by now and haven't received even one invite or a message, and I am not new to the freelancing world so I know that I am not that bad at this, I've had luck on other websites and I've spent 6$ on upwork and I have this desperate urge to make it back from upwork itself.
Help me 😛

[#3]

Hello Nash, I believe you need to work more on your profile. Here are some tips: 
- Fix the title of your general profile; It says, freelancer! Well, of course, you obviously are!... It would be better if you wrote your specialties instead.
- Add a portfolio of the past projects that you have successfully done. This is crucial!
- The description of each profile needs to be more informative by focusing more on your expertise, skills, what you can deliver, and how.
- Try to make the marked bar in the attached image = 100%.

I believe these tips would help you to get your 6$ back from Upwork! 

Wish you the best of luck
Youssef

[#4]

Hi, I am a graphic designer and requesting expert freelancers to review my profile, please let me know your suggestions. and comments on how can I improve my profile

Thank You.

https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~01fa1e5df9b476efa6?viewMode=1

[#5]

Appreciated, Please reveiw. Thanks

[#6]

Hello everyone!
Can anybody give me feedback on my profile and advise me on the best strategy to win jobs?

I joined Upwork on Dec 28, 2020, and actively started to bid on jobs after Jan 12, 2021 (15 days straight).

I didn't get any jobs yet. I applied for 20 jobs so far, 8 of them are already closed.

I target payment-verified, fix-priced projects in the range of 20-500$.
I started to bid on projects for the price I would usually get outside of Upwork but then realized that I should probably start with lower-priced projects at the beginning, given my status on Upwork ( I only have a Rising Talent Badge).

So I started to do that. But still no progress. And I wonder if it doesn't work because I should keep applying and be more patient, or there is something wrong with my strategy, and I should try something different?
I don't mind trying and waiting for as long as required unless I know it will produce desired results.

I attached the screenshot of my proposal history if it is going to help.
Mostly I apply for branding/logo design work because that is my specialty.

I would appreciate hearing any advice,
Thank you,
Sergey.

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[#7]

Sergey, your portfolio is excellent. Few things to consider: The introductory video is redundant as it gives no new information i.e. it is similar to the portfolio. Consider including an introduction of yourself. Check out this video from another freelancer Igor. I thought it was well-made. Is something like that possible for you? Next, the description under the overview section for specialized profile and "all work" is more or less the same but the rates are different. A client may wonder why? Consider making it consistent. Lastly, adding some testimonials (or linking your LinkedIn profile if you have testimonials there) might give your potential clients a different perspective about your work. Consider adding that. 

Good luck, you already are a rising star. I am sure you'll find projects that you like. 

[#8]

Great help, Aditi! Thank you so much.

I wasn't aware of the differences between specialized and general profiles. Now it makes sense to me why the information is different on both of my profiles.
Now the question is- do I even need a specialized profile? My specialty is branding/logo design, but I also do packaging, advertisement, and print layout design. Should I position myself as an expert branding/logo designer and a general graphic designer separately?

Igor's introduction video is great.
I have another question related to that. My English is basic conversational, but I have a manager who speaks the language fluently. She will be doing all the translation for me. I still don't know how this is going to work out. Do you have any thoughts about that?
And should I mention this in the video so that it doesn't cause any inconveniences in the future?
Do other people use the help of translators on Upwork? Does it work for them?

Highly appreciate your help,
Thank you.

[#9]

Sergey, since I am not familiar with the norms or industry standards in your field, it is difficult to answer these questions. 

As for an English speaking manager: If you are working with another person (manager) then consider using an Agency account. I am not familiar with "Agencies" but someone from Upwork should be able to provide you further information. 

[#10]

Thanks Aditi, I'll take that into account.

[#11]

Hi, could you please check my profile? 
and give me some tips and advice? 
Thanks in advance 

[#12]

can you check mine please? 

[#13]

Alfi, your profile reads well. Some expressions are a bit unusual e.g. first office, second office etc listed under employment. Please consider listing the impact of work you did in those jobs. At present, your general profile and specialized profile read the same. Consider developing a specialized profile so that you can showcase your talent. The portfolio is quite nice. Is it possible to add more projects in it with more variety? Are you focusing on a specific industry e.g. gaming etc.? Then consider adding portfolio items relevant to that industry. Hope this helps.    

Kudos, you already are a rising talent. 

[#14]

Hi,

My name is Monique and I would really appreciate someone reviewing my profile and sharing your feedback on what I can improve.

Thanks for your support!

[#15]

I am a data entry and lead generation freelancer. I am working on another marketplace and have completed 470+ projects there. Trying to get job on Upwork but not getting jobs. I don't know why! I am trying from 1 year and have spend almost $150 to purchase connections. I got only 2 orders of $15!!!

Can you please check my profile and suggest me what should I do now? I am really very serious to build my career here.

https://www.upwork.com/o/profiles/users/~01c54ddc3db225653e/

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Thanks

Nuruzzaman

[#16]

I would very much like someone to evaluate the effectiveness of my profile please

[#17]

I'm seriously loosing it, and I need someone to tell me what I'm not doing right.

Why have I been unable to get a single job on upwork nearly a year after joining? Or am I simply a total failure?

I've tried everything those blogs on freelancing talk about. 

"Tailor your application to suit client's need"

"Don't use a generic application format"

"Attach work samples relevant to what the client wants"

"Don't write long applications letters"

"Call the client by their 1st name"

"Do this and do that"

I've tried everything. What's wrong with me?

80% of the applications I submit, the owner of the job never checks their job posting again.

Should I rather understand this remote writing gig isn't for me, and try doing something else?

Why am I a perpetual failure? 

[#18]

Hi Ama,

First of all, it's great that your open to feedback and looking for a bit of advice.

I would definitely suggest to don't give up and work harder. Beginnings are always tougher.

I can give you a few suggestions on how I think you could improve your profile:

1. Get professional and more friendly-looking foto
2. Upload some work samples you might have (even if it was just for personal use)
3. If you have any employment/ other experiences update those sections as well (even if it's just something small)
4. If somebody has written to you testimonials include those(in your profile details section or request them through LinkedIn)
5. Instead of being, "I" oriented (I’m a freelance, I work, My goal, Talk to me ) try to come up with something which would put a client first.
   Clients are interested in how you can help them to achieve their goals and less interested in you.

These are my ideas, you can choose what you think would help you. 

Then just put hard work to writing a personal proposal to each client. (don't start with Hi there but rather Hi ~name~, start providing value even in your proposal etc.).

Hope it helps.

All the best, Ama. 

[#19]

Hi Ama.

First, don't be too hard on yourself bro, this is the part about freelancing that we don't read about until we get in. I can confidently tell you that a lot of the top-rated freelancers started like this. So chin up mehn, you'll get there.

Moving on, seems you're doing all the right things in terms of proposals cos I apply those same tactics, and out of every 20 proposals, I get 2 interviews (you see how crazy the statistics are right???). What you need to work on is your profile. It looks incomplete like there's too much missing.

You should add your writing gigs outside upwork on your portfolio. Check out other content writers to see how they add works to their portfolio and use that format.

Add your employment history, certifications, education, and other experiences. This will make your profile look rich.

One other thing, if you can is to add an intro video, not everyone has it but if you want your profile to be seen more, an intro video is the surest bet. You can add a project catalog too.

All of these are to help make your profile presentable and rich. It will complement your proposal in that, once a client likes your proposal, your profile will solidify his interest.

I hope this helps.

Keep pushing bro, you'll get there.

[#20]

Hello,

I am new to upwork. Still unable to find a job.It will be great if experienced member give me some help and tips for me.

Regards,

Dewapriya

[#21]

Hi Dewapriya
Let me share some tips regarding bidding with you. A huge DON'T is that do not create a general bid template and use the same for all the projects that you bid on. Always read the project description carefully and your bid should reflect that you have read the entire description well and you understand the problem. 

I am a developer, I always shared possible solutions in the bid. For example, if a client wanted xyz app developed, I would do an entire comparision on the technologies that app can be developed on and then in the end I would recommed one approach to use in the bid. The thing we can extract from this, whichever your field is, show that you know what you are talking about and share it.

I see that you are also interested in graphics designing. I would recommend keep adding more great things to your portfolio till you land a job. Look at the job titles and descriptions of top rated freelancers of your field and get inspiration from them. I see that some changes need to be made in your description as well. 

Hope that helps. Best of luck!

[#22]

Hi,

My name is Monique and I would really appreciate someone reviewing my profile and sharing your feedback on what I can improve. 

https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~0174c09a4a49c0da39

Thanks for your support!

[#23]

Hi Monique,

Your profile looks good, especially, the video that you made. Great job!

A few minor suggestions are that if you put spacing in your description, dividing the entire thing into paragraphs, that will look better.

You did write that you are a Customer Service Rockstar in the description, why not use the same in the title? 

Best of luck! 

[#24]

Thank you for the feedback. Ill make those tweeks and i appreciate it 

[#25]

I am also new please visit my profile and suggest me for better results!!!!

[#26]

Hi Haseeb,

First of all, I have noticed many grammatical and capitalization mistakes in your description. I would suggest you to fix that first and other than that, focus on a specific domain first. Choose the area where you are best at. Align your profile towards that area alone. The next thing you should do is try to be the first bidder on a project that matches your skills and always be honest. These are the things that helped me.

I wish you the best of luck.