Aug 6, 2020 10:51:19 AM Edited Apr 26, 2022 05:58:19 AM by Michael M
Getting started on Upwork can be challenging. Here are some top tips that can help you succeed.
Complete Your Profile
First, it can be very helpful to complete your profile 100%. It’s important to understand that there are certain sections that must be completed in order to reach 100%. You can even technically exceed 100% completion. The more fields you complete on your profile, the better your chances of winning work. Also, your profile must be 100% complete in order to qualify for badges such as Rising Talent and Top Rated. Check out this help article for more information on the numerous ways you can reach 100% or more completion. I also recommend this article about why a great title and overview can make a difference.
Set Your Profile Visibility
Second, we recommend updating your profile visibility. Once you’ve crafted the perfect profile, you’ll want clients to be able to see it. When setting your profile visibility, you have three options: Public, Only Upwork Users, or Private. If you set your profile to private, it will be excluded from the Upwork marketplace and search engines. This means clients won’t see you when they search for freelancers. Therefore, it’s in your best interest to set your profile visibility to Public or Only Upwork Users.
Submit Proposals
Third, submit proposals! This may seem like an obvious step, but it’s one that often doesn’t receive enough attention from new freelancers. By regularly submitting proposals for projects that fit your skills, you not only increase your chances of winning work, but you also prevent your profile from being automatically set to private, which can happen if you are inactive from the platform. As you submit more proposals, you will also learn what does and doesn’t get the attention of clients. Also, remember, that you may have to submit more than 5 proposals before you win your first project. Persistence is key. To help improve the quality of your proposals, I invite you to read about how to create a proposal that wins jobs and take in this proven advice from freelancers on Upwork. Also, check out this great article about How To Get More Jobs on Upwork in 2022!
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Aug 30, 2022 10:59:19 AM by MichaelJ M
For help with your profile, check out this peer feedback thread and consider joining an Upwork Academy Coaching Cohort!
Jan 6, 2021 04:59:47 AM by Vicky C
Hi Mike,
Could you figure out the link issue about the rising talent and article link?
Becasue they alwasy switched this page after one second:
https://support.upwork.com/hc/en-us?code=8b8f00876847060d3d0431e08d5d7aef
I don't think it is right page related to it.
Thanks
Vicky
Jan 7, 2021 12:30:11 AM by Lawson L
Hi Mike,
I would love to have the opportunity to have my profile reviewed. I have been trying to land job as a product designer from the job board of UpWork. I have used Upwork's tips and resources to help improve my profile. However, I have been unsuccessful and my connects are running low already. Hope the community can help.
Thank you very much.
Jan 7, 2021 02:07:03 PM by MichaelJ M
Hi Vicky,
Can you please send me a direct message explaining the problem you are experiencing?
Jan 8, 2021 06:11:48 AM by Vicky C
Dear Mike,
I found the solution. I need to open the hyper link (the rising talent program) by incognito mode. Then I could just see the tip. So I don't know if it is my browser problem or not.
Thanks!
Vicky
May 13, 2022 09:54:02 PM by Sowjanya V
I submitted some of the proposals for work but most of the people asking for money , want can I do , can i have a quick response
Jan 7, 2021 09:55:31 PM by Divya R
Jan 11, 2021 10:25:55 AM Edited Jan 11, 2021 10:26:35 AM by MichaelJ M
Hi Divya,
Thank you for your message. I have reviewed your profile and have some suggestions:
To give a clear impression you’re the person the client wants to talk to, here are some additional tips for writing a great Overview.
I hope this helps!
Jan 11, 2021 07:54:23 AM by Andrea A
Hi, Mike! Can you please check my profile and let me know the suggestions you have to improve and upgrade my Upwork profile. Thank you so much for helping newcomers on this journey on this platform.
Jan 11, 2021 10:30:04 AM by MichaelJ M
Hi Andrea,
Thank you for your message. I have reviewed your profile and it looks great. I do have a couple of suggestions:
To give a clear impression you’re the person the client wants to talk to, here are some additional tips for writing a great Overview.
I hope this helps!
Jan 18, 2021 08:18:24 AM by Pronob K
Hi Mike,
I want to talk to you. Please help me. Thank you. I want to know, how to succeed in the Upwork proposal? How to write this cover later. Please help me.
Best regards,
Pronob Kumar.
Jan 18, 2021 02:35:00 PM by MichaelJ M
Hi Pronob,
Thank you for your response. I've put together a list of articles that you might find helpful:
I hope these help!
Jan 21, 2021 08:30:12 PM by Ahmad R
Hello Mike, Thanks for your interest to help new Freelancers like me. I would be glad if you can help me grow my profile, Please reply to me so that I can share my profile with you for review.
Thank you.
Ahmad.
Jan 27, 2021 07:17:21 AM by MichaelJ M
Hi Ahmad,
Thank you for your message. Here are some suggestions for improving your profile:
To give a clear impression you’re the person the client wants to talk to, here are some additional tips for writing a great Overview.
Feb 12, 2021 08:13:54 PM by Ruth O
Feb 15, 2021 07:09:03 AM by MichaelJ M
Hi Ruth,
I reviewed your profile and suggest you check out these articles for ways to improve it:
Jan 23, 2021 10:50:59 AM by Raza H
Jan 27, 2021 07:19:48 AM by MichaelJ M
Hi Raza,
Thank you for your message. Your profile looks very good. One thing to keep in mind is that the beginning of your profile overview displays in prospective client search results and it’s your first 200-character pitch. So, your first sentence should include clear, relevant information about your primary skill sets and expertise.
To give a clear impression you’re the person the client wants to talk to, here are some additional tips for writing a great Overview.
Jan 25, 2021 03:04:29 AM by Udechukwu U
Hello Mike,
Thank you for your tips and making yourself available to help new freelancers on Upwork.
Can you please have a look at my profile. Are there changes i need to make so it looks more proffessional and applealing to clients.
I have sent several proposals with a few interviews but no contract yet I am wondering what could be the issue
Thank you
Jan 26, 2021 11:44:46 PM by Oliver B
Hi Mike
Thanks very much for your help . I would appreciate for you if you can review my account to grow and give better idea . because I have not Rising Talented mark even if everything is okay and clear on my account. I thought I already followed your conditions to get it .but nothing is coming to me . as well what should I do to improve my account to get more jobs and to have win-win contracts with clients? can I make well-designed my account profile again?
I wonder about that . Thanks again!
Feb 3, 2021 09:53:49 AM by Lucy N
Hi Mr. Mike, am really grateful for this, i found it helpful, i need you to help me please am new in upwork.
Feb 15, 2021 07:03:52 AM by MichaelJ M
Hi Lucy,
I reviewed your profile and it's quite brief. I suggest you review these articles:
I hope this helps!
Feb 4, 2021 08:16:24 PM by Haseeb M