Sep 27, 2015 03:19:22 PM Edited Feb 5, 2016 07:16:56 AM by Valeria K
Hey guys,
this is my first time posting here.
I am on UpWork for a few month now, and it starts to get a little bit momentum.
This week I will breach the 1000 Dollar total earnings.
However, I am still pretty unsatisfied, how few of my proposals come back with an interview invitation.
Could you guys give me a short review of my profile?
What do you like?
What dont you like?
What would you change?
I would appreciate any Feedback!
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Jul 21, 2016 09:30:31 AM by Sharmelle M
I already set my profile to public on main Upwork page but here in community page, it says my profile is not set to public. Huh!?
Jul 21, 2016 09:52:33 AM by Christy A
Data entry is an incredibly saturated area. You're competing with tens of thousands (if not more) other freelancers.
You have QuickBooks experience. If that is verifiable, you could tweek your profile to emphasize that, rather than data entry.
Jul 21, 2016 10:09:11 AM by Sharmelle M
My Quickbooks experience is not certified. In my overview, I only said I have knowledge with Quickbooks. Most of the job post wanted someone who is already an expert or quickbooks certified. I've been looking up for jobs who welcome newbies like me who is not certified but knows how to navigate the software.
Jul 23, 2016 11:03:41 AM by Anu P
Jul 26, 2016 01:03:53 AM by Raja S
you can get your work according to your skills and you will get a project when your proposal representation will be awesome.
Thanks
Jul 26, 2016 01:24:41 AM by Joachim M
@Debranjan M wrote:Hi,
I am first time in upwork. How can I get first job.
Start writing proposals on fitting requests for proposals. It can take several months to be awarded the first job.
Jul 26, 2016 02:41:44 AM by Ravindra B
Debranjan,
Why have you highlighted your expertise in Excel?
They are available a dime a dozen.
Highlight the fact that you are an MBA with financial expertise.
Jul 26, 2016 06:16:44 AM by Jasper A
I've been searching for how many months in Odesk/Upwork but still I didn't get any interview or message me. Besides I may not good in english very well but I can understand of some languages in english. I am new here and I wan't to experience as a Data Entry Operator and how to be a freelancer. Can anyone teach me or guide me for free? I saw some blog that you will pay for them to teach you but I can't afford for it right now. I wish you could help me. And by the way i'm from Philippines. Thanks!
Jul 26, 2016 06:26:52 AM by Jennifer M
You mean "I made $100k one year on Elance 3 years ago so I can coach you on a platform I never use" guy? Yeah, skip it. I'm gonna make $100k this year but I've got a conscience and can't fathom charging people who will probably never make it if they are paying me to blow rainbows up their butt.
Jul 26, 2016 06:27:10 AM by Mary W
Your profile is set to Private, which makes it difficult to help you.
Jul 26, 2016 07:20:46 AM by Jasper A
Sorry i was just new here and still exploring this Upwork, Hope you can help me sir. Thank You
Jul 26, 2016 07:08:51 AM by Jasper A
I've been searching for how many months in Odesk/Upwork but still I didn't get any interview or message me. Besides I may not good in english very well but I can understand of some languages in english. I am new here and I wan't to experience as a Data Entry Operator and how to be a freelancer. Can anyone teach me or guide me for free? I saw some blog that you will pay for them to teach you but I can't afford for it right now. I wish you could help me how to be a freelancer. Thanks!
Jul 27, 2016 06:00:54 AM by Anne M
Hi,
Can somebody help me out, as I cannot seem to land any writing jobs. I keep applying and yet, nothing. It is extremely frustrating. Can anyone please offer some advice.
Jul 27, 2016 09:00:38 AM Edited Jul 27, 2016 09:47:40 AM by Valeria K
Hello,
I am on upwork for over 1 year. My profile is 100% complete. Submitting proposals bt every time i am being rejected bt i couldn't understand what is the problem? Can someone suggest me some tips to get the jobs. Or is there anything needed to change my profile? Please someone help me.
**Edited for Community Guidelines**
Jul 27, 2016 10:45:26 AM by Ievgen Z
Hi, Sagor. Consider this. A HALF MILLION freelancers doing data entry job. Many of them are "hardworking" and "quick learner" persons.
Jul 27, 2016 07:57:05 PM Edited Jul 27, 2016 08:04:06 PM by Christinea T
I am trying really to attrack client but thing aren't going as i thought it would. I am a professional Administrator Secetary and i am trained in this feild.
I need help please, Thank You.
Jul 28, 2016 04:32:01 AM by Mariusz K
Christinea T, I'm quite new in here, but I'll try to answer you:
You should work on your grammar a bit, also you can try to do more tests and achieve better results in them.
From different barrel, I will take honest critique about my profile as well. How can I make it better?
Jul 28, 2016 11:07:29 PM by Kaleem U
i am on upwork since last 3 years, but i hardly receive a reply from a client when i apply for a job . tell me the good method how i get job on upwork?
Jul 29, 2016 05:24:21 PM by Christinea T
Jul 29, 2016 06:20:17 PM by Richard W
Jul 29, 2016 08:17:17 PM by Avery O
Hi Richard,
I think your profile is great! You may want to check out these resources available for freelancers to help you get started on the platform. Good luck!
Jul 29, 2016 08:45:20 PM by Richard W
Thanks Avery. I appreciate the feedback and links. I know there is a ton of excellent competition on Upwork and I just need to figure out how to refine the message.
Jul 30, 2016 04:12:09 AM by Ram vinay p
First i would like to thanks to new friend. I am member of upwork sinc 1 years but at that time i am looking gis work. i submitted some praposel but they rejectd by client. i am Gis Technician form india. Please give me some suggetion how can got first work .
Jul 30, 2016 05:11:37 AM by Ahmed Q
Will you please elaborate what GIS Technician do? Then I will suggest you how to get the job on Upwork.
Jul 30, 2016 05:38:16 AM by Ram vinay p
Gis means Geographical information system.i have work on raster and vector mapping,geodatabase upadation ,map creation,geotaging,
skill use-Arcgis,Autocad map,Erdas,Google Earth etc
Jul 31, 2016 05:22:42 PM by S.PREM V
Hello,
I'm a long time Upwork freelancer, I have done many projects successfully,
But from 2015, as i was busy with many local in-house projects , I could not able to participate in upwork for finding jobs, Now I started to biding projects , I sent many but I have not received any response, so kindly help me,
What am I doing wrong? What should I do?
Thanks,
Prem
Jul 31, 2016 05:27:37 PM by Jennifer M
We don't know. We don't know your process. Best I can say is if you aren't getting responses, review your profile and portfolio and mess around with your proposal to find what sticks.
Aug 2, 2016 07:24:09 PM by Lorin L
I am growing discouraged. I cannot seem to get hired most likely due to not having any billable hours on record or any reviews (good or bad). However, how can I get either of these if someone will not hire me. What tips do you suggest to try and get some work under my belt. I have read through the threads and have taken note of some great advice and have tried to use what I've read. For example, I have taken tests to add to my profile as well as portfolio pieces. I write a personal message to each prospective client instead of a generic message. I submit proposals for jobs with very low pay (just to get things started). However, I can't seem to get anyone to accept.
I appreciate any advice, tips, tricks, suggestions or even criticisms as I am really eager to get started and have every intention of working very hard at this once the ball starts rollings.
Thank you,
Lorin
Aug 2, 2016 11:03:54 PM by Gulzar U
Good Day Lorin!
Starting a career on Upwork is a little difficult job at first but if don't loose your jugdement and patience of applying day and night, you will find a smooth way to have a kickstart.
One tip I found the most helpful for a newbie is to apply for jobs as soon as they are posted. For instance, if you apply for a job posted 5 mins or 10 mins ago, you will have maximum chances of getting hired since most clients move for contacting the available freelancers and the chances are more higher if the jobs are short term fixed price contacts.
So first move for some short fixed price jobs and dedicate some good time everyday to check for new job postings.
Best of luck for your bright career ahead.
Aug 2, 2016 11:13:55 PM by Beenish F
Dear Lorin,
I was going through your profile and here are certain tips for that, You have to improve your skills keywords, Secondly in Overview section, write about your experiance then mention in next paragraph you skills "individually". with headings..
after that you can place your rates, confirm your availability timings etc etc. I will suggest to view other competitors portfolio so you check what lack in your portfolio.