Feb 5, 2018 06:25:27 PM by Fabiana Hernandez A
Hello, I'm new to upwork and I got a rising talent badge. I applied to every job I had connections available during my first active month (due to the rising talent it was more than usual), only got two messages but was never hired. I'm a talented and multi-skilled professional, yet it seems like nobody takes me seriously. I have worked independently as a freelancer for years, but my few clients have not required my services for a while. I thought that perhaps Upwork could help me to stay constantly working. However I'm feeling disappointed and I'm starting to stop believing in this. I've done the Upwork tutorials, webinars, followed advice on how to write cover letters and properly do proposals.
What am I doing wrong?
Feb 5, 2018 06:54:20 PM by Ryan C
Hello Fabiana,
I'm sorry to hear that. Have you checked these links already?
Feb 5, 2018 08:33:42 PM by Melissa C
Feb 5, 2018 10:04:44 PM by Reinier B
+10 000 to what Melissa said.
However, I might add that you should condense the wall of text that is your profile overview into at most, three short paragraphs. Clients generally don't bother to read long, boring overviews.
Also, focus on, and highlight your core skills. Looking at your overview, I could not figure out what it is you do best. Clients are quick to translate "multi-skilled professional" into "jack-of-all-trades, master-of none", so remove everything from your profile that does not relate to your core skills.
Once you have done that, briefly explain to potential clients how you can use your core skills to solve their problems. The thing to do is to convince clients that you are the best thing since sliced bread. Keep it short and to the point and follow the KISS principle; KEEP IT SIMPLE, ******.
Good luck!
Feb 5, 2018 10:30:52 PM by Melissa C
Feb 6, 2018 01:29:45 AM by Joachim M
The others have already provided some feedback on your profile. My 2 cents: