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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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Hasanul's avatar
Hasanul B Community Member

hi.. i'm new on upwork.help me please how to boost my profile to organic way and get a job in a mounth

Vera's avatar
Vera C Community Member

it really challenging trying to land a job, i really need someone to put me through. 🤦‍:male_sign:🤦‍:male_sign:🤦‍:male_sign:🤦‍:male_sign:🤦‍:male_sign:wasted some connects recently

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Lalita P Community Member

Hello Andrea, Thanks for your sharing the recommendations and your help.

Lalita's avatar
Lalita P Community Member

Andrea, please also review my profile, please share the tips to make it grow and point-out the shortcomings. 

Rashmita's avatar
Rashmita P Community Member

Hi I am new on Upwork and placing bids for getting orders, but I am not getting order so what are the tacticles I should to get orders? Can any body help you me.

 

Regards
Rashmita

Saeed's avatar
Saeed I Community Member

AOA.

I m saeed...

I am finding a job on upwork....

Saeed's avatar
Saeed I Community Member

AOA.

i am saeed...

i need job on upwork.

i am content writer,blogger and novel writer.

Joanne's avatar
Joanne P Retired Team Member

Hi Saeed,

 

Welcome to Upwork! I understand that you wanted to learn how you can start working as a freelancer. 
 
On Upwork, your profile is a critical tool to your success. It is a great way to demonstrate your skills and experience. Leveraging it to its full potential may help you differentiate yourself from other freelancers and improve the likelihood of getting hired. Here are some of the items successful freelancers incorporate into their profiles below:
  • Build your profile: This is your chance to showcase your skills and experience to potential clients. Complete your profile, including your work history, education, and a description of your services.
  • Build a strong portfolio: Your portfolio may help impress potential clients with real-life examples of your skills and expertise. Add any projects you’ve completed in the past to help you showcase your skills.
  • Network with clients: Establish good relationships by delivering quality work on time and communicating effectively. This can help you secure repeat business and new opportunities in the future.
  • Bid on projects: When you find a project you're interested in, submit a proposal outlining why you're the best candidate for the job. Make sure to tailor your proposal to the specific project and client.
Still need to figure out where to begin on Upwork? These resources can point you in the right direction:
 
With these steps, you'll be on your way to success.
Good luck!
~ Joanne
Upwork
Sherhana's avatar
Sherhana H Community Member

I'm really hard to find job too here on Upwork it's been 5 months already. But I just try and try and use free connects

Saeed's avatar
Saeed I Community Member

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Erin's avatar
Erin V Community Member

Instead of posting that you need a job in the community 39 times since Tuesday, I suggest you check out the Academy tab to learn how Upwork works and visit the terms of service for Upwork. Given your background as a blogger and content writer, you should highlight your portfolio on your profile. 

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Beharudin M Community Member

Hi, friends! I have work experience in React.js, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, TypeScript, Node.js, MySQL, etc., especially in front-end development. I've applied to many Upwork jobs but haven't landed my first one yet. Could you give me advice or help me secure my first job on Upwork?

Melvine's avatar
Melvine O Community Member

I have win Jo join and I do not have a job 

King's avatar
King V Community Member

Am trying to apply for job but it's not working

Pls what should I do ?

Mary Margaret's avatar
Mary Margaret G Community Member

Perhaps try viewing the videos on the right here on this page towards the top.

The videos are shown with people who have inside tips to make it on Upwork.

Also cartoons that show you what do with simple steps.

Short articles to read.

Do not let the time scare you, sometimes one is able to complete the training very fast.

Give it a try. Knowledge is priceless in your business here on Upwork.

Maria's avatar
Maria T Community Member

I am new to this platform, very interested in getting my first project.

I would appreciate it if you told me if my profile could be attractive.

 

https://www.upwork.com/o/profiles/users/~011835718f414d6133

Maria Teresa Toro
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Fahim H Community Member

I'm new upwork user, start career recently. And I stay improving all the requirement, I shared few of files, but It's haven’t any response. If possible kindly share your tips that would help me to get great deals. @https://www.upwork.com/workwith/fahimh41

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Shimelis G Community Member

i dont know why i frequntly visit upwork community even if i didnt get my first job on upwork.

advice needed

what i understand now its difficalt to get the first job even with the lowest price. any one please help me to find my new job i have skill what i mention on my profile.

when i ask some expert to help they mention to pay. i look and learn different topic regarding finding new proposal success but i couldnt make it.

your help is needed

Jeanne's avatar
Jeanne H Community Member

I suggest you work on your profile for completeness and to attract clients. The first line is all the clients sees in a search. Use it to say why you are better than anyone else in the field, making sure you can back up the claim with hard skills.

"Lowest price" has little to do with winning contracts. The people who tell you to charge nothing to build a profile are wrong and sending you down an ugly path. If you have the skills, charge for them. If you don't, you will be scammed and not earn money.

 

Yes, money is a requirement. Every freelancer has to be able to support their business If you have no money to invest, then employment is a better option. I'm not being mean, I'm telling you the truth.

 

Your skills titles are all over the place...medical...data entry... You have to decide what marketable skills you have, and then write the profile. Use a spell check or a native English writer, with editing skills, to assess your text. If you have real skills in the medicine realm, you will find more clients with better pay, than for data entry.

 

Use the link to the Academy, and go through all the resources. It's up to you to have a professional profile and proposals.

It's not easy to break into freelancing, and with the flood of freelancers, it's more difficult. Most freelancers never earn a penny, spend some money, and leave the platform.

Mary Margaret's avatar
Mary Margaret G Community Member

If this is the way you construct your cover letters...this might be the first problem:

When referring to 'I' do not use small letter 'i'

Be careful in your spelling: their is an editor button on Word document to click - 

Investigate and view the Learning Path videos on the upper right hand side of this page.

The moderator offered many great ones to view. Helpful in designing cover letters that win jobs. Shinning profiles. Many great options!

Zara's avatar
Zara M Community Member

Hello everyone I worked with NGO in rural communities where women are not allowed to go to school,I interpret articls in local natives languages .

Mary Margaret's avatar
Mary Margaret G Community Member

Place the curser on a Word Document in your language of understanding. Find the tab that says 'Read aloud' the built in artificial intellegence will read whatever is on the page to you. 

Investigate and view the Learning Path videos on the upper right hand side of this page.

The moderator offered many great ones to view. Helpful in designing cover letters that win jobs. Shinning profiles.               Many great options!

Kamrul Hasan's avatar
Kamrul Hasan N Community Member

Hi,

I have practical experience in handling bookkeeping and accounting issues but I am new to Upwork. How can I grow my career in this freelancing platform? I am looking for some pro tips from my fellow freelancers. You are requested to visit my profile and suggest to me how to improve my profile and what is the secret to winning the bid.

Regards
Kamrul Hasan Noor

Mary Margaret's avatar
Mary Margaret G Community Member

Hello and Welcome!

Have you investigated and viewed the Learning Path videos on the upper right hand side of this page?

The mideos are helpful in designing cover letters that win jobs. Shinning profiles. Many great options and time well spent! If you click deep in the title suggestions on Upwork it explains skills to list and unique titles.

You are your own boss, you will be doing the work.

Asifa Hasan's avatar
Asifa Hasan H Community Member

Hi

My name is asifa