Jul 15, 2020 01:04:40 PM by Waqas S
Hello everyone.
I hope you all will be fine in a difficult time. I need your help to get to win the job. I create an Upwork profile at the start of 2020 and provide writing and proofreading service. Before this, I write 400+ articles for local writing agencies in the last 4 years so, I have much experience.
Still, I applied on 100+ jobs but only win 4 jobs in starting days. Kindly anyone guides me on what I should be doing best for winning the job.
I am trying every time to get knowledge on any platform but still no success.
I hope the Upwork community will help me and review my profile description.
Thank you
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Jul 15, 2020 02:17:33 PM by Robin H
Professional content writers should not have any grammatical errors on their profile. I noticed a few on yours - even within the first paragraph!
My advice:
* Rewrite your profile so there are NO grammatical errors
* Customize every proposal to the job post and without grammatical errors
Keep trying. There are loads of clients looking for $5 an hour content writers. I wouldn't want to work with any of them, but they're out there...
Jul 15, 2020 02:17:33 PM by Robin H
Professional content writers should not have any grammatical errors on their profile. I noticed a few on yours - even within the first paragraph!
My advice:
* Rewrite your profile so there are NO grammatical errors
* Customize every proposal to the job post and without grammatical errors
Keep trying. There are loads of clients looking for $5 an hour content writers. I wouldn't want to work with any of them, but they're out there...
Dec 24, 2020 10:28:54 AM Edited Dec 27, 2020 09:39:03 AM by Aleksandar D
Hello
I'm santosh **Edited for Community Guidelines**, my concern is not able to win a single job I pend lot of connect so, can you help over this
Your sincerely
Santosh **Edited for Community Guidelines**
Dec 27, 2020 09:13:32 AM by Santosh B
Dec 27, 2020 09:38:12 AM by Aleksandar D
Hi Santosh,
I suggest checking out this Community thread to help you get started along with the Freelancing Resources board in which you'll find plenty of articles to help you with writing proposals, setting your rates, negotiating with clients, enhancing your profile, and so on.
Thank you.
Jun 20, 2021 07:49:41 AM by Arslan K
I am biding form atlest one year but i can not win any work please help me
Jun 21, 2021 08:03:26 AM by Tiffany T
Hi Arslan,
Welcome to Upwork!
Thanks for your message. I'm an 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:
1. I noticed your profile isn't complete and I encourage you to have a 100% complete profile. Here are a few tips that might help you achieve this:
2. Take the Upwork Readiness Test. Passing the test is required to be eligible for the Rising Talent program. If you need additional background before taking the test, read this help article.
3. A few additional tips that might help you extra polish your profile:
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.
Winning jobs is not just about your profile, you have to have great proposal cover letters as well. You might want to listen to the Proposals That Sell recorded webinar that might help you understand how to write custom-tailored proposals and grab the client's attention.
I hope this helps!
Best,
Tiffany F. | Upwork Success Partner
Feb 2, 2024 04:31:30 AM by Sudhir T
hi Tiffany,
My name is Sudhir, I am biding form atlest one year but i can not win any work please help me to find my first job and i am also requesting you to review my profile and give me some tips that might help about how to write cover letter.
Jul 16, 2020 11:30:47 AM by Martina P
I don't want to sound harsh, but I tried to read your portfolio example, and I could not make any sense of it. I get that it is about some glasses or something when you work on a computer all day, but the words don't make sense. You can't write or proofread in English, and if a client ever has your work checked by an English native, your feedback will be brutal.
If you want to find success on upwork, write in your native language and stay away from English.
Jul 16, 2020 01:48:12 PM by Waqas S
Thank you, Martina
You tried to point out my mistakes.
I trying most of the time even I am changing my portfolio every week but cannot get significant results.
Can you help me to make a strong portfolio of writing and proofreading?
Then maybe I will succeed to win job.
I am waiting for your kind response.
Thank you
Jul 17, 2020 12:16:43 AM by Martina P
Waqas S wrote:Thank you, Martina
You tried to point out my mistakes.
I trying most of the time even I am changing my portfolio every week but cannot get significant results.
Can you help me to make a strong portfolio of writing and proofreading?
Then maybe I will succeed to win job.
I am waiting for your kind response.
Thank you
You could have a perfect profile, written or proofread by an English native (therefore not me), but what good would that do you if you can't deliver the same quality in your work? Any client would be very disappointed, maybe even feel that he was misled, resulting in bad feedback. Do you have any other skills you could market online?
Jul 17, 2020 12:22:21 AM by Jamie F
There's no easy way to say this but writing may not be the best category for you, Waqas. Your profile sample looks as though it's been run through Google translate a few times.
Jul 17, 2020 04:27:26 AM by Martina P
Jamie F wrote:There's no easy way to say this but writing may not be the best category for you, Waqas. Your profile sample looks as though it's been run through Google translate a few times.
Or run over by a Google street view truck.
Jul 17, 2020 08:33:27 AM by Waqas S
Thank you Jamie,
I know, my profile is poor but I want Upwork community help and guide me for making an effective profile. Because I love writing and I want to make it a profession.
I hope you help me.
Again Thank you
Jul 17, 2020 08:30:02 AM by Waqas S
Yes, I have data entry, virtual assistant, social media marketing but I love writing. Therefore, I want the Upwork community to help me in this skill. How to make a perfect and effective profile of writing and proofreading?
Jul 17, 2020 08:36:19 AM by Jamie F
Waqas S wrote:Yes, I have data entry, virtual assistant, social media marketing but I love writing. Therefore, I want the Upwork community to help me in this skill. How to make a perfect and effective profile of writing and proofreading?
I love gaming, Waqas, but I would not look to make a living out of it because I simply just am not good enough. I have to make my money in other ways instead.
We can't teach you to write, sorry. Even if we wrote your profile for you (which we won't) you will still need the skills to be able to satisfy your clients. We can't help you with that part.
Jul 17, 2020 08:42:47 AM by Waqas S
I know Jamie, but job winning is hard competition on Upwork even on other skills.
Jul 17, 2020 08:44:51 AM by Jamie F
From your profile:
"I’m also editor of two International academic journals and one national newspaper."
I'm curious. Which national newspaper? Which international academic journals?
Jul 17, 2020 08:51:30 AM by Waqas S
I was member and also work for one year. I was published two academic papers.
Jul 23, 2020 01:52:13 AM by Paul M
Aug 7, 2020 10:14:40 AM Edited Aug 7, 2020 10:15:08 AM by Michael J
Hi Paul,
I reviewed your profile and have a few suggestions:
Here are a couple of articles I think you might find helpful:
One other note: great job using the portfolio for a non-visual field!
I hope this helps!
Aug 7, 2020 06:20:36 AM by Miss P
Aug 7, 2020 10:38:12 AM by Michael J
Hi Poonam,
I reviewed your profile and have a few suggestions that might improve your chances of winning projects:
There are some spelling and grammar errors on your profile. To help add extra polish, consider using a tool like Grammarly. This is the tool I use. It’s free and it works as a Chrome add-on, so it works in your Upwork proposals, profile edits, and Web-based email.
I also suggest you review these articles:
I hope this helps!
Mar 13, 2021 11:13:02 PM by Abdul K
I have been trying to win my first job on upwork, but still waiting, Could someone recommend me in areas where I need to make improvement to increase my chances of being selected for the jobs I am applying. Thanks
Mar 14, 2021 12:05:32 AM by Nikola S
Hi Abdul,
Every beginning can be difficult and everyone, including new freelancers, are experiencing highs and lows, but you shouldn't lose hope. You may want to consider checking out this Community board as it has many great articles to help you boost your career on Upwork and this thread to help you get started.
You may check these great topics in our Resource Corner to help you create proposals that win jobs:
Successful freelancers have profiles that are complete, accurate, and paint a compelling picture of your services, skills, and accomplishments. Here are some help articles to help you build a 100% complete profile:
Additionally, I would like to recommend to you to update your profile photo. Your profile photo should be a clear, headshot-style photo of you which is cropped from the top of your head, and just below your shoulders, and:
Please check this help article for more information on how to update your profile photo.
Thank you,
Mar 16, 2021 10:33:37 PM by Md Rifat H
Hi, I'm New in this marketplace. I'm a professional Digital Marketer. To win a job, what should I do???
Mar 16, 2021 10:52:11 PM by Joanne P
Hi Md Rifat,
Welcome to Upwork! Please check this post and the freelancer resource corner to help you get started on Upwork and also learn more about about building your profile and submitting winning proposals.
Feb 5, 2022 10:32:09 PM by Muhammad A
Hi, I am trying to win the job but get no success except one please suggest to me some important points and also a time where the probability of project winning is high. thanks