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!
Sep 15, 2023 04:41:13 AM by Digital Monster A
Please, dear employers,
assist me in this matter. I have over 20 years of experience, and I have recently joined Upwork. However, when I send proposals with special offers, I do not receive any acceptance from clients. What strategies are important to you for acquiring clients? Please share your insights with me
Sep 15, 2023 09:56:02 AM Edited Sep 15, 2023 10:36:13 AM by Prashant P
First use your real name. Second attach a real photo of yourself.
It is also a fact that Freelancers who present themselves like you don't make any money on the platform.
Sep 16, 2023 06:19:54 PM by Eman K
1. Change profile name to original name
2. Change the picture to your original image, not some logo, etc
3. Upload more samples in the portfolio. your profile states 20 years of experience if you really have that much experience you would have plenty of recent work to upload to your portfolio.
4. Lessen your hourly rate a little at the start. Search about profile optimization and work on your profile.
Good luck with your freelancing career.
Regards,
Eman Khalid
Graphic Designer 😊
Sep 17, 2023 05:59:07 AM by Mayureshwari A
I have applied the above 25 projects still I am not receiving any single project work. Prrvious month I have purchased the plus plan apply the lot of projects still not receving any work. Maybe you not provided any single work to new upwork members.
You need to reslove any workaround on this issue. Please check and let me know.
Sep 17, 2023 06:44:42 PM by Masum B
I bit jobs, but I can't succeed. No clients responded to my proposal. How can I get my first job in my profile?
I am a video editor.
Please help.
Sep 17, 2023 08:56:00 PM by William T C
Masum,
Only apply to jobs that are an exact match to your profile and keep the cover letter to less than 100 words. Click the Academy link on the top of this page for success ideas.
Sep 17, 2023 06:50:28 PM by Waleed H
I am a new memeber. I want some work and need direction.pls guide me
Sep 18, 2023 02:00:52 PM by Mary Margaret G
Suggestions:
Sep 21, 2023 06:09:24 AM by Yanna A
Hi I am new here but I'm used to writing a novel hope I can find here
Sep 17, 2023 06:56:52 PM by Jarvis K
I send proposals, but I still don't get any clients. I wonder if there's someone who can guide me.
Sep 18, 2023 01:50:13 PM by Mary Margaret G
Feb 19, 2024 12:04:16 AM by Corine R
Hello everyone,
I'm Corine and I'm new to Upwork. I'm looking for work as a Freelance Proofreader. If anyone has any advice on where I can start looking for jobs, please let me know. Thank you! 🙏
Sep 17, 2023 11:45:15 PM Edited Sep 17, 2023 11:48:54 PM by Favour N
I don't really have tips, but I opened Upwork since January till now, I haven't been able to secure any job, I've gone through some of the Upwork academy courses, done the right things yet no job. Most at times my profile will be set private. Please Upwork team help me set my profile public and equally help me secure my first job.
Best regards.
Sep 18, 2023 03:21:33 PM by Mary Margaret G
Hello Favour,
Perhaps Favour you might have to write easier direct sentences. Most of the clients use Algorythms to discover freelancers with SEO key word search options. Are you sure you have done the correct things step by step -reviewed with Upwork representatives in the threads such as 'Hugo' in the 'Welcome to Upwork thread?'
If your profile is set at 'Private' - this means you have not paid Upwork the connects to be 'active' and live to be searching for a job (project). Good Luck.
Sep 18, 2023 08:22:17 AM by Kartik K
Thank you so much for sharing this useful information with us. I will follow this to make get jobs on Upwork.
Sep 18, 2023 08:50:57 AM by Huma A
Hi,
I'm a Professional translator english to urdu or any other language
But i did not find any client
And my project is still pending when it appprove
please tell me
Sep 18, 2023 10:29:59 AM by Momenul I
Hi,
I'm a Professional Social Media marketing expart
But i did not find any client
i need client for my survival
could you please Help
Sep 18, 2023 03:06:15 PM by Shirley M
Hi,I would like some feedback on my profile and also ask what I can add to attract clients since am new here.
Sep 18, 2023 11:38:41 PM by Naveed A
Hello
I'm new here I don't know work on Upwork please help me this platform
Sep 19, 2023 03:37:53 AM by Annie Jane B
Hi Naeed,
Sep 19, 2023 01:02:33 PM by Arjay M
Hi Naveed,
Thank you for reaching out and raising this query. Project Catalog is where you let clients come to you. When you create a project, it displays as a listing that clients can open to learn more. Clients find you by searching for the skills and services you offer. Prospective clients can easily browse projects, discover the details, message you with questions, and start working with you—all directly from your project.
You can learn more about Project Catalog in this help article to help you decide if creating one fits your interests.
Sep 19, 2023 10:22:48 AM by Kanza F
Hey I'm new to Upwork. I'm interested in content writing and promoting small businesses but unfortunately i have no experience so far and I don't know how to make work samples without getting any actual work. Any tips on improving my profile are welcome. Kindly guide me how to build a portfolio as a beginner and land my frst job.
Sep 19, 2023 12:53:11 PM Edited Sep 19, 2023 03:04:55 PM by Arjay M
Hey guys! i have been in Upwork since 2022 and until now i didn´t find my first job, can you guys please help me?, i have a Microsoft Office Specialist Master
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Sep 20, 2023 02:11:26 PM by Abdullahi S
hi all i hope you are fine.this is my first time to join this work and idon't have experience i need support from u
Sep 21, 2023 05:42:04 AM by Joanne P
Hi Jarvis,
Sep 21, 2023 09:08:10 AM by Jordan A
Hello there,
I'm finding it hard to get views on my profile. I've implemented quite a number of suggestions, such as; turning on the availability badge, suggestions from Upwork academy, sending job proposals while following suggestions from Upwork academy on creating proposals that win works (very informative).
I've been really patient, but I've seen little to no progress. Are there other suggestions I can implement or corrections I can make? I believe if my profile is been viewed enough, I'll eventually start getting steady jobs.
Hoping to get a response,
Jordan.
Sep 21, 2023 10:34:48 PM by La H
Hi Everyone,
I'm new here and I don't know how to start or find a job. Can anyone give me some advice on how to do it? I'm open to doing basic tasks like data entry.
Sep 22, 2023 03:01:06 AM by Shaik M
Dear Pradeep,
I have applied for many proposals and hardly I am getting any projects out of those proposals.. please help me or provide some leads or some freelancers who are flooded with lots work so that I can support them and earn some money.. please help me out
thank you in advance and have a great day
Regards
Shaik Mushtaq
Sep 22, 2023 10:23:31 PM by Novie B
Hello Im new to Upwork. Some suggestions to where can I start. What possible steps would I take to become a virtual assistant?
Sep 23, 2023 12:08:10 AM by Abdul Qadar S
I'm health instructor and freelancer i need help to get his first work
Sep 23, 2023 04:10:27 AM Edited Sep 23, 2023 04:14:32 AM by Areeza T
Im new to upwork but i have learned much more things due to upwork community.But i think i should learn more to do a good job.i don't want to have interviews cause i can't attend.i can do my work passionately. I need a job .will you help?