Many questions

[Frank F]

First question, will this post appear in this topic discussion?

See, I'm so new here I don't even know how to post a question!

[Frank F · Accepted solution]

Great! That answers the first question.

Next question is regarding my profile and proposals: am I OK so far?

[Frank F]

I've submitted four proposals so far. Are clients able to see my proposals? I don't necessarily expect them to respond but I'd like to know for sure they have received the proposal.

[Frank F]

When a client lists "preferred qualifications" which I do not meet, does that prevent them from seeing my proposal?

[John K]

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Frank F wrote:

When a client lists "preferred qualifications" which I do not meet, does that prevent them from seeing my proposal?

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No, and regarding one of your other questions, it's not at all uncommon to send a number of proposals without hearing anything from the client. While clients do have the option to decline a proposal, in which case you will receive a notification that it was declined, most clients don't bother doing so.

[Frank F]

It seems the "Upwork Readiness Test" is an important step. Can I take that test now?

[John K]

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Frank F wrote:

It seems the "Upwork Readiness Test" is an important step. Can I take that test now?

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You can take it whenever you like. You need to pass it to become Top Rated or Rising Talent, so it's worth taking.

[Frank F]

I found the link to the test. Wish me luck!

[Frank F]

Passed it. Now the profile status bar is 100%.

[Martina P]

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Frank F wrote:

Passed it. Now the profile status bar is 100%.

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I'm glad you passed it, but I was not real worried. 

Nice niche you have! Probably not a whole bunch of relevant jobs, but you should do well when you find something that is a good fit.