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Michael J Community Member

Get Profile Feedback from Experienced Freelancers on Upwork

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!


Cheers,
Mike
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Andrea G Community Manager

Hi all,

 

This thread has been closed from further replies due to its size. We appreciate your participation in the Community and welcome you to continue the conversation here.

 

Thank you!

~Andrea

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Taiwo Hussein's avatar
Taiwo Hussein H Community Member

Hi Mike, pls I am new to Upwork and I really want to get my first job soon. Please can you help peer review my profile? Thanks
Sagar's avatar
Sagar B Community Member

Hi Upwork community,

I am a member since some time and have applied to many jobs. Not sure if my profile is not good or there are some settings that I haven't enabled yet.

Can you guys please review my profile and provide feedback? It would be a great help.

Really excited to be a part of this community.

Cheers!
Sagar
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Mrinmoy S Community Member

Mary, could you please comment on my profile? 

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Waqas U Community Member

Hi am new hare I need wrok
Fazl's avatar
Fazl U Community Member

Hi Mary,

Can you please check my profile and provide feedback?

I have sent too many proposals to win projects here but i cant get response from cleints because i am new and dont have work history.. Please guide me how to can i win projects here with this profile?

Retmun's avatar
Retmun M Community Member

Hello Mary! I'm new on Upwork.
Please can you go through my profile and let me know what you think of it.
Benard's avatar
Benard O Community Member

Halo, I wouldn't mind if you could please preview my profile. Thank you.

Marielle Keith's avatar
Marielle Keith Y Community Member

Hi Mary! Can you check mine if you have time as well? I'd love to know your feedback about it. Thank you!
Anna's avatar
Anna M Community Member

Hi Mary,

Would you mind having a quick scan of my profile please? New to this so any feedback welcome and appreciated!
Maria's avatar
Maria T Community Member


Anna M wrote:
Hi Mary,

Would you mind having a quick scan of my profile please? New to this so any feedback welcome and appreciated!

Your profile talks about "us". Your profile should talk about YOU.

And if possible, you should add a portfolio.

 

Regarding the text of your presentation, I cannot tell you much. I don't know that area and my English is not good. I guess someone else can show up and give you some other advice on that part.

Anna's avatar
Anna M Community Member

Thanks Mary, really appreciate your time and feedback. Will update accordingly.
Emmanuel's avatar
Emmanuel N Community Member

Hi, Mary. I just joined the Upwork platform recently and I'd also love to get your feedback on my profile. Thanks in anticipation.
Maria's avatar
Maria T Community Member


Emmanuel N wrote:
Hi, Mary. I just joined the Upwork platform recently and I'd also love to get your feedback on my profile. Thanks in anticipation.

I hope someone will advise you more since I do not speak English and I cannot comment on the content.
But I can tell you to eliminate the first line since it occupies an unnecessary space and it is data that the client can already see.
It also removes the name of your website, although it is not a direct link, with copy and paste in the search engine it appears, and it is a form of external contact.

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Emmanuel N Community Member

Hi there, Maria. Thanks a lot for quickly reviewing my profile. Although, I didn't get specific points you put out though. Do you mean I need to remove my website's link completely? And about eliminating the first line, is it that of my general profile description?
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Maria T Community Member


Emmanuel N wrote:
Hi there, Maria. Thanks a lot for quickly reviewing my profile. Although, I didn't get specific points you put out though. Do you mean I need to remove my website's link completely? And about eliminating the first line, is it that of my general profile description?

Yes, It is against Upwork TOS to have any link in your presentation, portfolio or video that allows you to get in touch.
You can send a link to your portfolio when you submit a proposal.

 

You are wasting the first few lines giving information that is not necessary. Those two lines are what clients see of your presentation, so get straight to the description.

 

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Emmanuel N Community Member

Ok then. Thanks a lot for the heads up. Although interestingly, my account was individually reviewed by Upwork and I received an email correcting me only about removing and editing out my username from the screenshots I placed of my Fiverr stats. I didn't get any further warning or anything regarding my website. I've actually come across another top rated seller who included a link to his website too. Maybe because it isn't more inclined as a personal blog but as a news site.

About the edit to my profile description though, I'll definitely work on that. 🙂
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Syed M Adil A Community Member

Hi Maria,

Hopefully, you doing well. I am a mechanical engineer with good experience but I'm new at this platform. Can you please review profile of the undersigned so that shortcomings may be overcome. I am constantly sending proposals with work proof i.e. related files but getting no response till date. Please guide me.

It will be highly appreciated. 

 

Thanking you in anticipation, 

Tiffany's avatar
Tiffany F Retired Team Member

Hi Syed,

 

Thanks for your post. I'm Upwork Success Partner and an independent professional on Upwork for more than 6 years, and I'll be happy to share a few tips on how you can improve the marketability of your profile:

 

  • Consider crafting your overview as a pitch to prospective clients.  You can arrange information to make it easier for clients to scan, for example, you could have your introduction paragraph and separate paragraphs for skills and experience. You can also use bullet points to help organize your lists. Expand on services you offer, what you’re most passionate about, and mention specialized software/ tools if appropriate. Other examples of information you can include are past accomplishments and projects, preferred working style, and your business’ values.
  • Also, check your overview for spelling and grammar. I see a few minor errors. If you'd like to add extra polish, you might want to consider using Grammarly (from Grammarly.com). I use this myself and really like it because it's free and it offers a Chrome add-on so it works in webmail, messages, proposals, and more.
  • Currently, your portfolio is empty.  This is one of the most important areas of your profile and clients will often have a difficult time hiring you without samples of your work. If there is only one area you want to focus on, this should be it! 
    • Your portfolio gives you the opportunity to impress potential clients with real-life examples of your skills and expertise. To help you look your best, consider showcasing 4+ examples of your best work. Learn more about building a great portfolio here.
  • You only have 6 skill tags but are allowed up to 15. Add additional skill tags to showcase your expertise & help you show up in relevant search results.
  • In the Other Experiences area, you can add information about any other activities you’re involved with that highlight your skills.  For example, you can mention volunteer work, team sports, or other hobbies. These are great conversation starters and demonstrate that you do more than just work which adds another dimension to your profile.

Additionally, you could increase the exposure of your profile by adding a Project to the Project Catalog. 

  • Consider adding this feature and some items about the service you provide as well as an image to catch the client's eye. You can review popular projects and get some inspiration from other talent here.

I encourage you to visit the Upwork Events page for past and upcoming educational events. It might help you learn more about how to get started and be successful on Upwork. There is a great session to check out called Upwork Power Webinar: Winning Profiles to get even more tips.

 

I hope this helps!

 

Best,

Tiffany F. | Upwork Success Partner

Tariq Mahmood's avatar
Tariq Mahmood K Community Member

Hi All
Can any one review my profile and give me an honest review and because my profile didnt appears in search from more than 3 months
Thanks
Tariq
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kamal k Community Member

Please review my profile. Thank You

Anila's avatar
Anila L Community Member

would anyone please review my profile? I'm continuously sending proposals but didn't get any job yet. would be grateful if you check is anything wrong with my profile. 

Thanks

Suman's avatar
Suman B Community Member

Hi Anila,

 

Have you verified yet your profile by Upwork? If not please make it first and try to complete your profile with 100% rating. I think you know everything but still I am saying that, you should send proposal as per your niche and mention all skills properly whichever your experience have. Thank You

 

 

Regards

Suman B.

 

Anila's avatar
Anila L Community Member

thank you.

Tassdaque's avatar
Tassdaque H Community Member

Mary, Could you please check my profile and provide me with feedback. I will appreciate it!
Thank you!

Asim's avatar
Asim M Community Member

can u please identify shortcomings in my profile and how can I make it a bit attractive