Tips for finding that first job

[#1]

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!

[#2]

Hi,

    I am a Graphic Designer and have expertise in Illustration, Graphic Motion, Web Design and UI Interface. I am also a Content writer and trying to upskill more on Creation and Imagination for developing more in this field.

[#3]

a very useful topic. a lot of useful things to read here.

[#4]

Thanks it's really helpful and valuable informations regarding proposals

Regards wasif

[#5]

Good day my fellow upworkers,

I have been spending money on connects to apply for various jobs as a Photo Editor, a Customer Service assistant or as a Data Entry Specialist but I have not been lucky so far. I don't know if there is something I am not doing right, please I need assistance.

Thanks,

Ernest Ogwe

[#6]

Hello,

My name is Maureen Anyango , I am new to Upwork. My profile is 95% complete, still trying to get to 100% but just a few touches to get there. I would really love to get work, secure clients and get their referrals. I would appreciate any assistance how to go about get gigs, securing clientsand earn something.

Kind Regards,

Maureen Anyango

[#7]

I Haven't gotten an clients for years now and I submit good proposals and I apply for gigs always. I don't know what's wrong

[#8]

You have been applying for gigs for years but have never got a client?

Who told you your proposals are good?

[#9]

Hi, my name is Sharifah. I just did a project before in translating, but I guess it was a scammed because he asked me to go linking my bank account. May I know the right way to get paid? and may I know what is freelancing agent actually? (Worldwide freelancing agent)

[#10]

Starting page?

[#11]

How to work ? 

[#12]

Hi everyone,

I am a new freelancer at Upwork. I created my profile a couple of years ago but was working well on Fiverr. But unfortunately, I lost my Fiverr account last year. And then I tried to work on upwork but didn't get even a single job. I am a freelance digital marketer and social media expert. Can someone help me to reach any potential clients? Or if you have more work then we can collaborate. I am open to any valuable suggestions. Please review my profile as well and let me know how to optimize it. 

Thanks

New Member @howtogetprojects

[#13]

Hi, i'm Ardi, this is my first time using upwork. I'm looking for a job in data entry and retype, but I'm very afraid of the scams that occur on upwork, because I almost got scammed and fortunately I read about the experiences of people who use upwork.

[#14]

Hiii

[#15]

Hi..so about these clients redirecting you to their telegram.

They give the job from telegram and insist to pay after they check

Can they be trusted?

[#16]

Hi Carol,

Thank you for your message. I checked the job post you were referring to and it appears that it's already been taken down because it was in violation of Upwork TOS. Taking communication outside of Upwork before the contract is considered a TOS violation.

Please check out this course for more tips on staying safe on Upwork and please use the flag option found on each job post or message anytime you’d like to report a violation.

Thank you,

Pradeep

[#17]

How to a land a job here in upwork given my status as new to freelance world?

[#18]

I'm new in upwork community and someone invited me to look at the job he posted. I've already sent a proposal but I'm little bit nervous about the interview. Any advice since this is my first interview from work from home job. Thanks

[#19]

I am a professional graphic designer but I am not getting any orders. How to get the order?

[#20]

Thanks for your cooperation  I am new one in this platform . I have vast knowledge in the Accounting ,Auditing & Taxation sector  with acheiving Professional Degree ( Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh ) Partly Qualified . Now I am looking  Internal Audit department at JMI group which is situated in Bangladesh . I have available time to performing any assignment related this sector . I am very much capable to do this activities .  

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Community Member

[#22]

I'm a content writer.And I can write about everything.

[#23]

Hi, I am Nina, I am new to UpWork.

[#24]

This is not the place to promote yourself.

Your profile text is an amalgamation of things you say you can do. If you have different skills, create specialized profiles.
Separates sentences or paragraphs, it reads very badly.
You say you have experience in several things but you don't have a portfolio.
Start by reading this, everything, links included:
- https://community.upwork.com/t5/Freelancers/To-all-freelancers-looking-for-help/m-p/1222058#M731117
- https://community.upwork.com/t5/Community-Blog/Top-Red-Flags-for-Scams-From-Community-Member-Wes-C/b...

[#25]

Hey, I'm Seline from Kenya and im trying for a Customer service and Virtual Assistant Client but no success.

I'm always outbidded.

Thank you.

**Edited for Community Guidelines**

[#26]

I can't see your profile because it's private, I leave you a couple of posts to read, everything, links included:
- https://community.upwork.com/t5/Freelancers/Para-todos-los-freelancers-buscando-ayuda/m-p/1222058#M7...
- https://community.upwork.com/t5/Community-Blog/Top-Red-Flags-for-Scams-From-Community-Member-Wes-C/b...