Jun 1, 2023 01:37:19 PM Edited Jun 1, 2023 01:41:10 PM by Andrea G
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!
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Mar 14, 2024 10:33:49 AM by Andrea G
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!
Jun 13, 2023 08:04:10 AM by Bushra M
Hi everyone! I am new to upwork. I just got my rising talent badge and have been working on my profile. Can you help me to find my first job or client?
Thank you in advance.
Jun 20, 2023 09:34:30 AM by Faraz A
Nice profile. Some more attactive things should be included.
Regards.
Jun 13, 2023 08:23:54 AM by Faraz A
How the connects impact your first job ? These are important to getting first job, but new ones are struck due to these limited connects. Is there any relaxation for the new joiners or how they can get more connects?
Jun 20, 2023 01:24:10 PM by Mary Margaret G
Hi Faraz,
When you join the Upwork platform as a freelancer, they will give you 60 free connects,-I believe.
The trick is: not all jobs projects ask for the same number of connects.
If you run out of connects, you won't be able to submit any more projects unless you buy more connects. (It's important to gauge and watch your connects deplite.)
You can buy more connects: In your Upwork account dashboard. The cost of one connect ranges from $0.15 to $0.30, depending on your country of residence.
I hope sincerely this helps you!
Jun 13, 2023 09:57:58 AM by AN N
You should create a strong profile and write a good proposal when you apply for any jobs. As for a job, you have to define what is your major and which aspect you want to work on so that you can present your strength to the clients.
Jun 13, 2023 01:22:28 AM by Govind S
i am new here and i always take participate on bidding but no one is hiring me
Jun 13, 2023 02:01:17 AM by Shahzaib R
I don't know why but from last 2 months I didn't find my first client. I deleted my 2 years old account and make new one to build a profile from zero but still didn't work can some help me out
Jun 20, 2023 01:26:25 PM by Mary Margaret G
Perhaps review the Academy video's they have some news in there that might help.
I heard you need to change the look of your profile frequently.
Jul 19, 2023 10:32:44 AM by Muhammad Kashif K
Jul 18, 2023 03:36:54 PM by Ilia M
Hey Muhammad,
I looked at your profile and my suggestion for you is to focus on specific skills and areas that are your strongest. As you know Web development is such a broad and massive category with so many technologies and skills. I think if you make your profile less general and focus on more specific technologies and skills, it would help you land better jobs at higher rates. Yes you might not be able to apply to all jobs with a focused profile but I think you'll have a better chance of landing the job.
I'll have to say I'm not an expert on this but that's just my general opinion and mindset.
Good luck!
Jun 13, 2023 03:19:12 AM by Osama G
Hi
Iam new here and my need to get my first job if any one can help me and tell me what to do
Iam a fourth year dentistry student
Jun 14, 2023 12:08:53 AM by Joanne P
Hi Ahdab,
Jun 20, 2023 01:29:27 PM by Mary Margaret G
Ask the bot on UpWork where the Academy videos are.
You can learn so much in there. I have been on UpWork since 2018 and love learning new things.
Jun 14, 2023 12:09:21 AM by Joanne P
Hi Barkat,
Jun 14, 2023 01:17:28 AM by Mukesh Kumar M
Hi! I am Mukesh kumar mandal new in upwork.I am a computer science and engineering student currently studying in 2nd semester at khulna university bangladesh.I have a skilled of microsoft word,microsoftpowerpoint,articles,c programming ,canva logo design etc.here is some ms word power point, examples-; that i have sumbmit as my assingement in university.
Jun 14, 2023 06:44:24 AM by Aslam A
Am a professional graphic designer but I am not getting any orders. How to get the order? Thank you
Jun 14, 2023 07:29:44 AM by Bareera A
Actually i will send a proposal on Upwork..i want to know that will client message me on whatapp for their work?
Jun 14, 2023 09:15:14 AM by NikolaS N
Hi Bareera,
Please know that sharing contact information before a contract has started is against Upwork’s Upwork's Terms of Service and that all communications prior to the contract starting must take place on Upwork.
I encourage you to let us know if a TOS violation has happened by using the Flag as Inappropriate option throughout the platform. You can learn more about user reporting here. Feel free to also check this page to help you stay safe on Upwork.
Jun 14, 2023 10:00:18 PM by Bilal K
Hi
I am Bilal khan I'm new here on Upwork...hoping that someone out there wants to give a project and I'll be grateful to work with you... hope that you'll give me a chance to earn for my family thank
Jun 17, 2023 01:15:04 AM by Maria T
This is not the place to apply for a job.
Work on your profile.
I already answered you in another post.
Jun 14, 2023 11:25:39 PM by Eric John D
Good evening everyone I'm looking for a cliets that willing to give a opportunity 😇
I'll give my very best shot.
Jun 15, 2023 06:39:48 AM Edited Jun 15, 2023 07:31:45 AM by Andrea G
Jun 17, 2023 01:15:57 AM by Maria T
Have you even read the main post of Andrea (moderator) and the reply posts of the others?
Jun 20, 2023 01:40:12 PM by Mary Margaret G
Hello Maria,
I agree with you very much! No one looks at the moderator or other answers to post in the community.
I answer the same 3 questions daily-to help people in the community.
Beginning to feel that they do not want to view the learning path videos in the Academy at all.
I have to watch them all the time. Right now, I even had to send customer support 'screen shots' for proof that I viewed them so that I could earn badges.
This isn't fair. I wish others would review the entire threads for advice, rather than wanting things spoon feed just for them.