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Andrea G Community Manager

Get Profile Feedback from Experienced Freelancers on Upwork

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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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 on this new thread.

Thank you!

~Andrea

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Peter's avatar
Peter M Community Member

Please have a look at my profile and let me know if anyone is willing to give me the best feedback.

Thank you.

 

Thanks

Clark's avatar
Clark S Community Member

Peter,

 

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. Read through Upwork's best practices for How to Choose A Good Profile Picture.

 

Next, to qualify as an expert writer, you have to have credentials and experience. There are no education, qualifications, or experience noted in your profile. There is nothing wrong with offering quality writing services, but clients will want to see the origins of your expertise (e.g., work in journalism, freelancing writing experience, etc.)

 

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.

Esrah's avatar
Esrah K Community Member

Hi There,

 

I'm new to upwork and applyig as freelancer but not getting any leads. I would experts to view my porfile & feedbacks are welcome.

 

Thank you.

Clark's avatar
Clark S Community Member

Hi Esrah,

 

I looked through your profile and I see good information. However, I have a few suggestions that might help improve your profile.

 

Title: There is a lot of information in your title and I suggest a few revisions. Capitalize "Sap" since the acronym is capitalized across industry; correct the spelling of "Tablea," and reverse the certification name. Altogether, your title would be: Google Certified Data Analyst | SAP ERP | Excel | Supply Chain | Tableau

 

Overview/Summary: Your summary sounds good, but I recommend adding blank lines between paragraphs to make it easier to read. Here is an example:

 

I possess over 9 years of expertise in analyzing data to derive valuable insights, aiding businesses in identifying gaps and opportunities for process improvement. Subsequently, I draw meaningful conclusions and implement effective solutions based on the analysis.


My specialties include:
✔ Detail-oriented
✔ Solving problems effectively
✔ Approaching tasks with honesty
✔ Employing logical thinking
✔ Taking ownership of responsibilities
✔ Demonstrating leadership skills and maintaining strong follow-up and communication


My expertise spans various domains including merchandising, demand forecasting, trend analysis, sales and marketing, inventory management, sales training, operations management and supply chain management. This extensive knowledge has proven instrumental in successfully executing end-to-end projects, encompassing the launch of new brands, establishment of outlets, and enhancement of sales in existing locations.


Tools I use for data analysis are:
◉ Microsoft Excel
◉ Google Sheets
◉ SQL
◉ Tableau


I assure you that my expertise will help your problems to get resolve and on speedy track.

 

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

 

It is very common for freelancers to submit dozens of proposals and not get any leads. This can be discouraging when you believe you have the skills and qualifications to do the job effectively. You certainly have the skills and qualifications, so I encourage you to keep trying.

 

Winning jobs can be a challenge since there is so much competition here, but if you continue to apply to jobs where your skills and qualifications are the best fit, you will eventually win some.

 

Good luck!

Esrah's avatar
Esrah K Community Member

Thank You so much Mr Clark. 

Diana's avatar
Diana M Community Member

A good morning from Kenya,

 

I'd love someone to review my profile and share their honest brutal feedback. I am open minded and ready to learn.

Clark's avatar
Clark S Community Member

Hi Diana,

 

Your profile is not public. Set your profile to Public or Only Upwork users so we can see it.

 

Thanks.

Diana's avatar
Diana M Community Member

Hi Clark,

 

Thank you for making time to review my profile. Unfortunately, upwork automatically put my profile on private after some months of inactivity. 

I can't seem to change that setting even with enough connects. 

 

Ilk appreciate any assion how to resolve this

Clark's avatar
Clark S Community Member

Hi Diana,

 

Try this -- go to Upwork’s Profile Changed to Private and click the Reset My Profile Visibility button, and someone from Upwork should reset it for you. If that does not work, post a request in the Support Forum and an Upwork moderator can reset your profile.

Diana's avatar
Diana M Community Member

Thank you Clark, and Happy Holidays!

 

Followed the above prompts, i wil let you know once resolved.

Diana's avatar
Diana M Community Member

A great morning to you from Kenya, Clark.

My profile is now Public. Please assist review. 

 

Best Regards

Gong's avatar
Gong C Community Member

How to know my profile link?

Jennifer's avatar
Jennifer B Community Member

I wish I could help on that... I'm still looking & learning too 😂 Have a Gorgeous Day & Best to YOU 😊

Anthony's avatar
Anthony H Community Member

Jennifer,

At the risk of sounding disingenuous, you are an enigma. New photo, just right.  

Jennifer's avatar
Jennifer B Community Member

Yes, I followed your instructions & tried very hard to not capitalize as many letters that aren't needed (nice challenge for me) I guess a Mystery is Good??? If you could be a little more precise in what segment your hinting around that maybe a little more useful to me 😉 Thank you Anthony H.

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MD. NAYAN S Community Member

No words ......😂😂😂😅

mathayo's avatar
mathayo a Community Member

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/~01e990c8f17233037c

Clark's avatar
Clark S Community Member

Mathayo,

 

I see good information in your profile. Here are a few suggestions that I think will improve it:

 

Title: Use only skill categories in your title, and remove the experience information. Also, capitalize the first letter of each word; this will help it stand out: WordPress Developer | SEO and Affiliate Marketing

 

Overview/Summary: Your first paragraph is fine, but to make it better, focus less on your passion and more on helping clients. Clients don't really care why you like designing websites; clients only want to know how you can help them. See a slight revision below:

 

As an expert Web Designer with over 10 years of experience, I can design visually appealing and user-friendly websites that are optimized for search engines and conversion. I specialize in creating custom designs that reflect the unique branding and personality of each business, while also ensuring they are optimized for performance and speed.

 

The other areas of your profile look good.

mathayo's avatar
mathayo a Community Member

Thank you very much

Rita's avatar
Rita D Community Member

Hi Upwork Fellas,  please help to give me feedback for my profile. Is the portfolio enough? I'm not really confident with my portfolio compared to amazing people here.

https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~011f357b51eada60cd?viewMode=1

 

Clark's avatar
Clark S Community Member

Hi Rita,

 

Your portfolio looks fine, but I think you should add one or two more data analytics items. The Superstore Dashboard is great and I think clients would love to see one or two more examples like this.

 

I have two suggestions for your overview/summary that might help improve it: 1) instead of leading with your experience, immediately tell clients about your services and/or how you can help them; you can do this throughout your summary be making it more client-focused; and 2) add blank lines between paragraphs to make your summary easier to read.

 

Here is an example of 1) and 2):

 

As a former Global IT Service Desk Analyst, I can provide technical support and assistance to end-users, no matter where they are located. I use knowledge management applications and Google search to ensure your customer's IT-related issues and requests are addressed promptly and effectively.

 

I believe continuous learning, training, and communication are keys for successful solution implementation as well as solid data analysis using tools like Microsoft Power BI. As an expert Data Analyst, I am proficient in creating SQL queries, utilizing data visualization applications, and managing databases.

 

(I highly suggest removing the following because it provides no real value to clients.)

 

With my knowledge back in college, I have the basic and I have made through it. I also joined bootcamp program for data analyst that also help me a lot.

 

(Now, finish with an action statement.)

 

Ready to get started? I'm available to discuss your projects and how I can help.

 

You are missing at least one important skill category in your skills list: Data Analytics. You should also add Data Analysis. Upwork uses these skill categories to match you with relevant jobs and to help your profile appear when clients search for those skills. Since you use "data analytics" and "data analyst" in your title and throughout your summary, adding them to your skills list creates consistency and help's Upwork's matching algorithms.

 

You should also consider adding a project catalog. The project catalog allows you to setup a pre-packaged service that clients can buy without you sending a proposal. Due to higher than usual requests for project catalogs, reviews and approvals are taking a minimum of 10 business days. Read Get Started With Project Catalog for more information.

 

Your certifications and employment history are great.

Rita's avatar
Rita D Community Member

Hi Clark, nice to meet you.

Thank you for your feedback and I highly appreciate it. 

I'll follow your suggestion. Thanks again 🙂

Md Robiul's avatar
Md Robiul I Community Member

Please have a look and let me know your feedback to correct me. 

link: https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~01905cac485f15d340

Clark's avatar
Clark S Community Member

Md Robiul,

 

Here are my suggestions to improve your profile:

 

1) There is good information in your overview/summary, but I recommend speaking directly to potential clients in a conversational tone. Also, remove the leading quotation (") and the number signs (#) from your summary.

 

Here is an example:

 

I’m a Wordpress expert who builds dynamic websites for small and medium-sized businesses and organizations. I can customize, design, optimize for speed, migrate, and redesign websites efficiently and within budget. I can also help the following topics:

 

(This should be removed because it basically repeats everything in the first sentence.)

#Wordpress, Customization, speed optimization, website migration and redesign, html, css, bootstrap

 

◉ Graphic Design: logos, business cards, banners, stationaries, flyers, photo background removal, product designing, YouTube thumbnails, and other social network side thumbnails.

◉ Virtual Assistance: writing in Microsoft Word, creating Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations, email management, and social network management.

 

Please let me know your requirements so that I can help you as best as possible. Lets get in touch.

 

You can leave the virtual assistance information if you want, but you might want to create one or two Specialized Profiles that focus on virtual assistance services since it is unrelated to WordPress development.

 

As a WordPress and web designer, you absolutely must 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. If you don’t have relevant examples to add to your portfolio, you can create items that demonstrate your skills.

Ezinne's avatar
Ezinne A Community Member

Hello, my name is Ezinne. Please take a look at my profile and give your opinion. I would appreciate your feedback 😊