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Andrea G Community Manager

Tips for finding that first job

Hi all,

 

Welcome to the Upwork Community! We know landing that first contract can be challenging, so we built Upwork Academy and threads like this to help you get started. With a lot of resources and so little time, we wanted to put together some recommendations for you to check out first:

 

 

Do you have a specific question or maybe a tip to offer? Reply to this post and share your question, advice, or words of inspiration!

 

~Andrea
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Andrea G Community Manager

Hi all,

 

This thread has been closed from further replies due to its size. We appreciate your participation in the Community and welcome you to continue the conversation on this new thread.

 

Thank you!

~Andrea

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Asad A Community Member

Yes 🥰

Asad's avatar
Asad A Community Member

Asad yes

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Shahzad A Community Member

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Ashique A Community Member

how to gate new order

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Bismah M Community Member

Hello,

I'm a dentist and in February 2023 cleared my part 1 of post graduation, now waiting for my residency. I have just made my account on Upwork. What's the best way to get first contract? 

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Jigna M Community Member

Hi Andrea,

I have just recently joined Upwork on March 29 th. I am still waiting to get my profile approved. Not knowing this , after creating my profile, I immediately applied wand used my coins to boost my profile for clients to see . Not sure how long I have to wait to get everything started. I have lost my coins or not sure what u guys call and lost that job opportunity as well . 
please let me know , how long this process take ? When I will be able to start working on getting my jobs ? 
jigna Maniar 

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Hrf Y Community Member

Hi all,

 

 

 

Welcome to the Upwork Community! We know landing that first contract can be challenging, so we built Upwork Academy and threads like this to help you get started. With a lot of resources and so little time, we wanted to put together some recommendations for you to check out first:Do you have a specific question or maybe a tip to offer? Reply to this post and share your question, advice, or words of inspiration

Mosaab's avatar
Mosaab B Community Member

Hello! My name is mosaab!! I am new to Upwork! I am looking forward to learning how this works 

Ram Kumar's avatar
Ram Kumar S Community Member

Hello Freelancers.

I am a fresher in this field. I Need a job.

Can you help me.

Parvez's avatar
Parvez S Community Member

Hello Ram.

Even I am a newbie here and can understand your enthusiasm. Let me share some tips and suggestions given to me :

1) Complete your profile and make sure to add portfolios if you have any.

2) Go through the learning paths provided so that you become familiar with how things work.

3) And finally, enjoy the process even it demands some patience from you.

I hope these points will help you to get going. All the best!!!

wish me luck too😊

Ali's avatar
Ali Z Community Member

Whenever I send proposal but no client sees it.

Ajagbo's avatar
Ajagbo M Community Member

Hello guys hw can i get my first job

Md Parvez's avatar
Md Parvez S Community Member

Hi there, Thank you for your advice

 

Ayanda's avatar
Ayanda D Community Member

I am new here and looking for transcription work. Please help me find work and refer me where you can. I am a single mother of 2 and really need to find work. 

Nimra's avatar
Nimra B Community Member

Iam starting my career in upwork can u please say same tips to find the jobs

 

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Naila K Community Member

 
Sayed's avatar
Sayed T Community Member

Which job you're looking

Jeff's avatar
Jeff R Community Member

How does Upwork payment works?

 

Abigeal's avatar
Abigeal O Community Member

hello upwork community, I am new here and i have set up my profile.

I have sent 5 proposals so far but they are getting 0 view.

please do you know any reason why it is so?

And can you pls help me check my profile if there is somewhere am lagging behind or something i need to make changes to.

 

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Soumi G Community Member

I've created the upwork account 2months ago, then I recieve some fake client message they send me the project I did this perfectly and they did not pay to me. How I get the real client? 

I really need the job.

Upendra's avatar
Upendra S Community Member

Hi All 💖

 

I have sent many job proposals related to my work. But my proposals are not even seen by any client. Also I worry about the Connects. 🤔 Tell me what would be the best way to write a proposal. If possible can you help me to explain it better through a format?

 

Thanks 🥰

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Muhammad Mansha S Community Member

I am new to Upwork with 100% profile but I dont know how to work. Is it be a part time or full time. How can I get attached to client. Is someone practically help me. I am basically Quickbooks Accountant desktop and know-how about QBO but no work and certification and experte.

Pradeep's avatar
Pradeep H Retired Team Member

Hi Muhammad,

 

Welcome to Upwork! We’re here to help you navigate the world of online work. Let’s start with the basics here at Upwork.
Below there are a few Upwork Academy courses to help you get started:
 
Additionally, feel free to sign up for upcoming events and webinars to learn more about how you can boost your success on Upwork. We hope you find these online resources useful in your Upwork journey.
 
Thank you,
Pradeep
Jenie's avatar
Jenie P Community Member

Hi,

Im new here. I dont know how to start in this kind of job. Help me please. 

 

Thank you

Shahzad's avatar
Shahzad N Community Member

I am a new seller. I have opened an Upwork account about a month ago, so far I have not received any work. Tell me how can I get Upwork a job.

 

Shahzad