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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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Shafique's avatar
Shafique A Community Member

update your profile, be active 

Shafique Ahmed
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Kousalya K Community Member

Hello everyone! I have spent 100 connects in upwork. but not received any jobs . As a new graphic designers its really hard to survive.. Help me someone for a job or other platform for graphic design work. TIA

Shafique's avatar
Shafique A Community Member

do comprehensive research pn buyers before applying for the job

Shafique Ahmed
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Asif N Community Member

Hello,

 

I'm very new to freelance work and wanted to start putting myself out there for some work. I'm interested in doing Accounting / Data entry / taxation work. I just wanted to know if anyone could give me tips or sample cover letters for applying to voice talent jobs (at the beginner level) that would be very appreciated.

 

I don't have any work that pertains to Accounting / Data entry / taxation work so I can't use any as attachments or for a portfolio. I really am just a beginner to freelance work.

 

Thank you very much for your time!

 

Asif Nadeem

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Fathima S Community Member

I am new to upwork. How to apply for the job. Where it is available??

 

Shafique's avatar
Shafique A Community Member

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Shafique Ahmed
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Fahad A Community Member

How to Find work and how I can done work 

Shafique's avatar
Shafique A Community Member

search job posting on upwork

Shafique Ahmed
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Sijal N Community Member

I am new on Upwork but i am not getting any job from here, already submitted 50+ proposals. I am good in proposal writing.

Review My Profile Should I promote my projects on social media? 

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Shafique A Community Member

do comprehensive research on the buyer before applying, and check buyer statics, etc. Be smart and send proposals to be pointed on the job. don't add unwanted things to the proposal. provide them solutions to their post in the proposal.

Shafique Ahmed
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Sijal N Community Member


Shafique A wrote:

do comprehensive research on the buyer before applying, and check buyer statics, etc. Be smart and send proposals to be pointed on the job. don't add unwanted things to the proposal. provide them solutions to their post in the proposal.


can you share some exmaple?

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Innocent C Community Member

Hy everyone am new to Upwork for any typing and marketing related work 

Monica's avatar
Monica K Community Member

Hi, everyone i am Monica Steve new to this platform, can you guide me on how to make money easy and fast in this paltform.

Daniel's avatar
Daniel N Community Member

I don't think there's an easy or fast way though but you just gotta continue putting in your best

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Hasmatara B Community Member

I'm new to upwork market place. I have earned rising telent bage and pass 5 weeks. But I did't get any job. I have only 3 connects. How can I get my first job in a short time. can any one visit my profile and give direction to improve my profile?. It's a great plesure for me if anyone help me.

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Danish F Community Member

same here

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Sijal N Community Member

You must have to buy connects to apply for na new job. Don't wait for clients to come to you. Be proactive and apply for jobs that match your skills and expertise. Make sure to tailor your proposals to the specific job requirements and demonstrate how you can add value to the project.

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Mariel R Community Member

Hello, I am also new here in the platform, I ran out of connects. Nobody has contacted me, what do I do?

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Sijal N Community Member

You must have to buy connects to apply to a new job. Don't wait for clients to come to you. Be proactive and apply for jobs that match your skills and expertise. Make sure to tailor your proposals to the specific job requirements and demonstrate how you can add value to the project.

Darrell's avatar
Darrell H Community Member

Hi All,

I am looking to connect with some IT Project Managers or Project Manager managers in general. What are recommendations or tips you can share that you have used to be successful on your upwork journey?

 

 

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Neeti M Community Member

Hi, please help me to get my first job

 

Tafeeq's avatar
Tafeeq A Community Member

Hello my friend, you are required to prepare an attractive profile

D's avatar
D R Community Member

Hi Andrea, I'm interested in a job offered on the site but have a question for the agency/job offerer.  I was told I could use the "ask a question" button.  Unfortunately, I'm new to the site and can't locate that button - any suggestions?

Thank you.

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Shamikh A Community Member

hello dear 
                hope you are fine there and healthy im new here so i want to get first job and im suffering from hard working only but not getting any kind of job please reply me as soon as possible and help me thank you

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Fayyaz A Community Member

How can I create proposal which affect my profile and getting first job I don't understand why I am not getting the first jo I have expertise in my skills