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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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Muhammad's avatar
Muhammad A Community Member

Thanks, IIia for your feedback... 💕

Rukhsar's avatar
Rukhsar K Community Member

Yes I need your help
Osama's avatar
Osama G Community Member

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  

 

 

Ahdab's avatar
Ahdab B Community Member

I need guidelines to help me learn how to use upwork. 

Joanne's avatar
Joanne P Retired Team Member

Hi Ahdab,

 

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
Mary Margaret's avatar
Mary Margaret G Community Member

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.

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Barkat U Community Member

 
Joanne's avatar
Joanne P Retired Team Member

Hi Barkat,

 

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
Rida's avatar
Rida K Community Member

Hi, I am writer... 

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Mukesh Kumar M Community Member

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.

Aslam's avatar
Aslam A Community Member

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

Bareera's avatar
Bareera A Community Member

Actually i will send a proposal on Upwork..i want to know that will client message me on whatapp for their work?

Nikola's avatar
Nikola S Retiring Moderator

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 hereFeel free to also check this page to help you stay safe on Upwork.

~ Nikola
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Amena Akter K Community Member

 Thank you for sharing this.

Danish's avatar
Danish K Community Member

Hy I am new user on upward but I am expert this work 

Bilal's avatar
Bilal K Community Member

 

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 

Maria's avatar
Maria T Community Member

This is not the place to apply for a job.
Work on your profile.
I already answered you in another post.

Shoaib's avatar
Shoaib K Community Member

i agreed 👍

Eric John's avatar
Eric John D Community Member

Good evening everyone I'm looking for a cliets that willing to give a opportunity 😇 

 

I'll give my very best shot.

Mafia Hashim's avatar
Mafia Hashim H Community Member

I am new here plz give me some tips so I can learn online work and earn
 
Maria's avatar
Maria T Community Member

Have you even read the main post of Andrea (moderator) and the reply posts of the others?

Mary Margaret's avatar
Mary Margaret G Community Member

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.

Wasif's avatar
Wasif K Community Member

Your discussion is valuable.

Regards wasif 

Chris's avatar
Chris C Community Member

I'm new but I'm not able to find a job

Precious's avatar
Precious A Community Member

Yes am very happy to join