How do I get my first job?

[8a890d1e]

Hello guys
I have been looking for a job for a very long time and I have been scammed more than once. Please some advice:

I am looking for someone who can send a client to me and the profit will be divided together, no problem

This is my telegram account if someone wants to contact me privately

**Edited for Community Guidelines**

[bingiart · Accepted solution]

Before starting the work...

Know what not to do here.

For Example...

• Don't go outside UpWork no matter who calls you. Do the work in UpWork.
• Do not share any of your personal contact information.
• Don't ask for money/5 star rating in message box. and etc.

If you need an answer to any question, search your question first in the community. If you don't get an answer, post your question. Because you will get late reply when you post.

Take some time and check out these courses

https://community.upwork.com/t5/Learning-Paths/ct-p/LearningPaths

Important:

Check this Expert talk

Identifying & Avoiding Scams : https://community.upwork.com/t5/Videos/Identifying-amp-Avoiding-Scams/ta-p/1088711

This is my opinion.

[8a890d1e]

Thank you Vijayakumar B

But how do I get a client I tried so much for it 😞

[bingiart]

Getting the first job on any freelance site is a bit difficult. Even if you have a good experience.

So, How to get a job?

According to my experience...

• Target some countries clients. Try to be online more when your clients are working.
• Try to apply as soon as the job is posted. Because at that moment they are also online. At that time you will have more chances to get job.
• Target as small clients as possible in the beginning.
• Apply immediately if any client has urgent work.
• Make a minimum bid for the initial few jobs. (approx 1 to 5 jobs)

I also check these lists before applying for a job post.

• Payment Method Verified.
• 4+ Clients Rating.
• 75%+ Hiring Rate.

Mostly, I will apply for 5-6 countries job posts only.
This is just my practice. So far I have not met any scammers. Also, I have successfully got a job this way.

It will take time, I don't know how much. It also depends on your skills.

Take some time and check out these courses

https://community.upwork.com/t5/Learning-Paths/ct-p/LearningPaths

You will understand more after completing these courses.

I hope this message helps you.

[8a890d1e]

Thank Vijayakumar 

I will do it as soon as possible

[feed_my_eyes]

You need to spend time working on your profile to improve it (hours, not minutes). And it needs to be in your own words - the first sentence in your profile got 933 identical matches when I Googled it just now, and the rest of your profile makes no sense. You don't need to speak perfect English to use Upwork, but you do need to learn how to write well enough to be understood; clients will hesitate to work with you if there's going to be a communication problem. In addition, all of your skills are run together in your profile title, so no client would be able to find you by doing a search; fix that. You need a more professional photo of yourself as well, not one in which half your face is hidden. 

[8a890d1e]

Thank Christine A

I will do it as soon as possible