Tips for finding that first job

[AndreaG]

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!

[8f7f5256]

Hello I will like to get a feedback on my profile

https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~0124772f1a5b6edd42

[fd4c8c63]

Please help me to earn money 

[gajda_mary]

New to Upwork: Finding Work

Identifying and communicating your value

Creating a proposal that wins work 

Watch these videos. Find the video about making 200 word cover letters.

[94d51ce8]

Hello!
I would really apreciate a feedback of my profile. New here, still trying to make the first job!

[gajda_mary]

In the first 2 sentences on your profile - clients want to see how you can improve their profit.

[1cd653a2]

I am trying to get job but still didn't get any. Please evaluate my profile and let me know if there are any adjustments I need make. I am new upwork can you help me for work

https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~01a7837eed21fbaee3

[gajda_mary]

Check with Hugo in Welcome to Upwork thread.

He is a representative of Upwork.

To all Community Members who have not received a (job) project.

Create your cover letters by remembering how you are able to increase the profit of your client.

Of course you benefit you too.

[e222edc2]

Hello hope you are doing great!

I am trying to get job but still didn't get any. Please evaluate my profile and let me know if there are any adjustments I need make.

https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~0111831023f7f93bdc

[gajda_mary]

Perhaps you could investigate your own profile

Clients will hire you within the 1st (2) sentences

Make sure your profile is All about the client and to help them make $$

[184e1623]

Some to you

[4092484e]

Hi 

Im come new at this site ples help me everybody. 

[ce76cb69]

Here is an edit to your post to make it perfect English:  " My hobby watching English language shows gives me the knowledge base to edit misspelled and mistranslated work and synchronize them perfectly."

Good luck with your efforts! 

Miss Dawn

[33f53303]

Go to school 

[mahrukh001]

Hi Dane,

Congratulations on landing your first work-from-home job as an English and Filipino translator, subtitle writer, and closed captioner! It's fantastic that you're leveraging your skills and passion for editing to kickstart your freelance career.

Feeling nervous before your first interview is completely normal, but remember, you've already demonstrated your capability and enthusiasm through your proposal. Here are a few tips to help you ace your interview:

1. Be Prepared: Take some time to review the job posting and familiarize yourself with the requirements and expectations. This will help you feel more confident and ready to discuss how your skills align with the job.

2. Showcase Your Skills: During the interview, highlight your experience in editing mistranslated and misspelled words and your ability to synchronize subtitles accurately. Share examples of your work or discuss specific projects you've worked on in the past.

3. Communicate Clearly: Articulate your thoughts and ideas clearly during the interview. Speak confidently about your abilities and experiences, and don't hesitate to ask questions if there's anything you're unsure about.

4. Be Professional: Treat the interview as you would a traditional job interview. Dress appropriately, maintain good posture, and be courteous and respectful throughout the conversation.

5. Stay Calm and Positive: Remember that the interviewer is also interested in getting to know you and your skills better. Take a few deep breaths, stay calm, and approach the interview with a positive attitude.

6. Follow Up: After the interview, send a thank-you note to the interviewer expressing your appreciation for the opportunity to discuss the role further. This simple gesture can leave a positive impression and reinforce your interest in the position.

You've already taken the first step by sending a proposal, so trust in your abilities and approach the interview with confidence. Good luck, Dane! I'm sure you'll do great. If you have any further questions or need more advice, feel free to ask.

Best regards,
Mahrukh

[ef80b2bb]

Hello.
I would like to get feedback on my profile.
Thank you.

[9dffec51]

 In fact, I can force myself to write about everything if someone writes to me about everything

[2a25dd50]

u are most welcome

[m_terrazas]

Read Andrea's (moderator) main post.
Start there to create a proper profile. Now yours is nothing. 

Your photo, your face must be seen.
Your description says nothing.
You don't have a portfolio.
- 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...

[2fca8385]

Mam pls check my profile and suggest me.

[m_terrazas]

You must write your profile in English.
You talk a lot about yourself, and little about what you can do for the client. Also, the presentation is a hodgepodge of things you can do.
If you have experience in several things, create specialized profiles.
It is assumed that you have experience in several topics, but you do not have a portfolio of any. "If you want to know a little more about how I work, you can look for my profiles on the internet." This is not how it goes. You must show your work here.
In addition to the links that OP has left, she left you two others:
- 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...

[276ca400]

Hi Maria,
I would like to get feedback on my profile.
Thank you in advance.

[c8fbd3e6]

anyone how get first project on upwork. I am a new freelancer on upwork

[himanshurawat164]

thank you for this post.

[mohsinizm]

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

[fd672589]

I m sehar i am writing jop how to get the order plz

[m_terrazas]

Have you even read Andrea's (moderator) main post?
Start there to create a proper profile. Now yours is nothing. You won't get a job that way, just maybe some scam.

[dfccf857]

can you do some suggestions on my profile?

[b5293a9a]

Hi 

[PradeepH]

Hi Jawad,

Welcome to Upwork! Feel free to go through the main post by Andrea to help you get started. Let us know if you have any questions.

Thank you,

Pradeep

[b8855899]

I just learned copywriting  and digital marketing.  Signed up newly but don't know how to go about it applying for a job. I mean the best my requirements can look

[322014ac]

Ok You are very good person and I new in upwork

[9dffec51]

I'm a writer, I can't make a face on every conversation, please, job

[a234cec6]

Hi all,

My name is Carlo, I am an award winning Creative Director just gone freelance. Can anyone give advice on bids? I've bid for so many and not one person has gone for my proposal.

[m_terrazas]

Your experience sounds impressive, but it doesn't even occur to me to read beyond two lines. It is a pediment of words that throw you back.
Also, you talk and talk about yourself, you don't really say anything about what you can do for the client.
And you don't have a portfolio.
Read the links that Andrea (moderator) left in the original post to find out how to create a profile that can be attractive to a client.
Also these two:
- 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...

[ac98d50f]

yes i have 3 portfolio. check my profile 
Mohammad R. - Web designer|Web developer|UI designer|Data Entry|Figma - Upwork Freelancer from Patua...

[m_terrazas]

I mentioned the portfolio issue to Carlo.
I have looked at your profile.
The presentation is an AI text, right? Quite uncomfortable to read, all in a row, without paragraphs. Plus you talk about yourself all the time and you have to talk to the client, what you can do for them.
Is your level of English really FLUID? If the text is AI, we cannot know and there are some errors and misuse of capitalization in the rest of the information. You must review it.
The portfolio. If they are web pages that you have created, you should put the links (except the one that is about you). They are just images and also cropped. You can't know what they are like.
Others, regarding UI design, are not very good images, you should make a good selection.
If you have that much experience, you should have more information in the portfolio. Explain a little about what you did in each job.
I leave you these two posts that will be useful for you to know how to create a profile, be safe from scammers and know how this works:
- https://community.upwork.com/t5/Freelancers/To-all-freelancers-looking-for-help/m-p/1230482#M734358
- https://community.upwork.com/t5/Community-Blog/Top-Red-Flags-for-Scams-From-Community-Member-Wes-C/b...

[2a49dec1]

Replying to Carlo I

[508bd986]

hi,

I am new to upwork been a couple of weeks now still not able to find myself a client. I see a lot of jobs which I can execute easily but never get an interview invite. What's your advice? 

[88396c1a]

Finding clients on Upwork can sometimes be difficult, especially when you're just starting out. Here are some tips to improve your chances:

Make sure your Upwork profile is complete, highlights your skills and experience, and demonstrates your expertise.

Take the time to customize your proposals for each job you apply for. Show that you've read and understood the client's needs, and explain how your skills make you the best fit for the project.

If you don't have a lot of previous work to show, consider taking on a few small projects initially or offering discounted rates to build a portfolio.

Connect with other freelancers, join relevant groups, and actively participate in discussions.

Finding customers takes time, so don't get discouraged. Keep improving your approach, applying for relevant jobs, and improving your skills.

Remember, success on Upwork comes with persistence, continuous improvement, and the ability to effectively demonstrate your skills to clients. good luck

[1e1c2513]

Anyone here can help me find a job? I'm new here in Upwork

, and I don't have any idea how to use it.