Tips for finding that first job

[AndreaG]

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:

• New to Upwork: Finding Work
• Identifying and communicating your value
• Creating a proposal that wins work

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!

[m_terrazas]

I mentioned the portfolio issue to Carlo.
I have looked at your profile.
The presentation is an AI text, right? Quite uncomfortable to read, all in a row, without paragraphs. Plus you talk about yourself all the time and you have to talk to the client, what you can do for them.
Is your level of English really FLUID? If the text is AI, we cannot know and there are some errors and misuse of capitalization in the rest of the information. You must review it.
The portfolio. If they are web pages that you have created, you should put the links (except the one that is about you). They are just images and also cropped. You can't know what they are like.
Others, regarding UI design, are not very good images, you should make a good selection.
If you have that much experience, you should have more information in the portfolio. Explain a little about what you did in each job.
I leave you these two posts that will be useful for you to know how to create a profile, be safe from scammers and know how this works:
- https://community.upwork.com/t5/Freelancers/To-all-freelancers-looking-for-help/m-p/1230482#M734358
- https://community.upwork.com/t5/Community-Blog/Top-Red-Flags-for-Scams-From-Community-Member-Wes-C/b...

[2a49dec1]

Replying to Carlo I

[508bd986]

hi,

I am new to upwork been a couple of weeks now still not able to find myself a client. I see a lot of jobs which I can execute easily but never get an interview invite. What's your advice? 

[5926dcb5]

I have a lot of experience but am new to Upwork I have a lot of projects in my portfolio, how can i attain clients that are legit and super ready to work?

[94083b8f]

https://www.upwork.com/resources/how-to-get-more-jobs-on-upwork

[celgins]

The definition of "a lot of experience" can be subjective, but if you have a lengthy work history, your profile should reveal this experience.

Personally, my definition of "a lot of experience" doesn't start until the 10-year mark. Meaning, a person has spent at least 10 years applying knowledge, skills and abilities to perform specific job tasks, and was paid for that work.

I see you posted in the New To Upwork forum for profile feedback. Good move, because there are things in your profile that you need to work on.

[5926dcb5]

Hello,
Thanks for the review could you please sort them out so that i can correct and work out the updates to my portifolio?

Thanks

[m_terrazas]

Change your photo for a real one of you.

[9dffec51]

I am writer and hard work

Sorry brother,s love 

[edc68c2e]

How can I get the job?

[f7f1a42a]

I get the job I have more experience 

[90803755]

Hi Thank you for sharing tohse 3 links it was very helpful i hope i could get my 1st contract this month.

[f7f1a42a]

Good question. I've done everything they suggested, but it's all for nothing. I just can't afford to spend so much money these days. Nearly £150 pounds for nothing is just too much

[m_terrazas]

Did you do everything they suggested?
Your profile is nothing, it looks like you didn't read what they really suggested to you.
Your photo must be of you, the one you have is not valid, unless it is a child and then you cannot work here.
Your description is copied from an agency.
Do you have experience but no portfolio?

Don't blame others, you haven't done your job.

[c8fbd3e6]

I am a professional  writting and translation but I am not getting any orders. How to get the order?

[461d1617]

hi iam ne this platform

[8fabc08b]

I want start free Lancer service to earn money will serving my skill as Data Analyst. Please help me out.

[38bdaaa2]

Hi i am new

[2297e2bc]

OK we all start new. It would be nice to give us a quick read of your skills and experience. Not the whole Bible please.

[15576048]

I am a creative degioner but I dont under stand how can find my job

[6bc4c31d]

Hello, I would like to get a profile rate and feedback please because i'm facing problems in finding my first job tho i have a good experience as a fresh graduate to the field 

[95d46b6d]

I am new to upwork been a couple of weeks now still not able to find myself a client. I see a lot of jobs which I can execute easily but never get an interview invite. What's your advice?

[7b8bba46]

Hi 

How are you all 

I am new on upwork please help me how to get my first job 

[395ef508]

Hi Everyone,

Can you please help me how to get my first job.

[8f6a3c20]

I have experience in Meta ads manager and Google ads , I can manage campaigns and optimize them. Also, I can manage social media accounts , respond to comments DMs , design posts using Canva, copywriting for ads, and analyze traffic and performance. So, I am trying to land my first job.