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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

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~Andrea

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Engr. G Community Member

Hi !

I'm new as a freelancer. i joined upwork for a long time but did not get any project because: 1. No reply or any action on any project biding 2. when no Connects remaining "DISHERAT" and left upwork. 3. No Deap Knowlege about project hunting and Project winnining It's requsted for guidance, i'll much appriciate your effort.

 

Regards,

Ghulam Rasool

Electrical Engineer

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Caline J Community Member

My name is Caline Jaber, i am an undergraduate law student in Lebanon. I am a determined hard worker and I enjoy helping people to achieve their goals. However, i believe that helping people achieve their own goals will eventually lead me to achieve mine too. I have a very high patience and i am ready to give my time to help students evolve. In addition, I’ve helped several students with their projects and homeworks.

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Mehtab A Community Member

How do I get my first job? I have applied to more than 50 jobs, but I haven't received any responses, and my proposals are being viewed.

William T's avatar
William T C Community Member

Mehtab,

 

If your proposals are being viewed, it means the client isn't finding on your Profile what they are seeking.

 

Please reformat your Summary into four short informative paragraphs and remove the emoticons.

 

 

Mehtab's avatar
Mehtab A Community Member

thank you William for your help!

Aileen's avatar
Aileen B Community Member

Hi! I'm Ayhen and I am new to Upwork. I know that my future learnings and engagement here will help me to build a freelancing career.

Sadia's avatar
Sadia M Community Member

Hello, I recently joined Upwork. I have submitted 7 to 8 proposals, but I haven't found a job until now. How can I find a job? Please help me, thank you

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Hassan T Community Member

You need to keep sending proposals and send quality proposals, Try to be in the top four so the client could see your proposal, and make sure the first two lines should be the attention seeker for the client. Talk about the project or the solution to the client's problem.
Be active in the community. 
Wish you good luck.

 

Hassan's avatar
Hassan T Community Member

I see your profile and you need to add some descriptions that reflect your skills adn use of proper keywords and tags as well. 
Also, upload your own profile picture. 
Add some portfolio. 
content writer but the language level is set to basic. 
There are so many things you need to change. 

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Pradeep H Retired Team Member

Hi Sadia,

 
Welcome to Upwork! We’re here to help you navigate the world of online work. Let’s start with the basics here at Upwork. Below there are a few Upwork Academy courses to help you get started:
 
Additionally, feel free to sign up for upcoming events and webinars to learn more about how you can boost your success on Upwork. We hope you find these online resources useful in your Upwork journey.
 
Thank you,
Pradeep
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Areeb N Community Member

I am new here want to work and earn from this platform. can anyone help me?

 

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Naomi F Community Member

Hi, am Naomi new here hope find some help, thanks.

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Martha U Community Member

I am new, need someone to review my profile and let me know what to adjust to. How to earn my first job, looking for a permanent job or long term job to secure.

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Abida P Community Member

I want to get oder on upwork

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youssef w Community Member

the key to getting your first job is mainly your proposal, you have to learn to write a winning proposal with the right hook so you can grab the client's attention, also the more you learn about the proposal and profile optimization the more you get work

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Abdur R Community Member

hlo mam the key to getting your first job mainly your proposal. please hairing me for your work . i expected  you have proud me 

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Jacob J Community Member

Hello, my name is Jacob and I think I'd be excellent at freelanceing I'm OCD about my words, I'm very articulate about my paragraphs it being told a certainly way that captures the ears and sends a clear message. I'm not the best writer, how do i get work?

 

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Kainat M Community Member

work from home :

so many students looking for ways to earn money's you can't blame your kids for trying a find a way for work from home

 

Working from home. Is. Become  fastest growing field from these days you can become your own boss, and there are so many benefits 

Working from home can be significant  way to make money from home on the. Internet

You can save your precious time from travelling 

If you decide to working from home you can save your traveling and living costs

On the. Other. Hand. 

 

 Working from home. Has. Many disadvantages 

Although it is very convenient  and comfortable to work at home 'it is not appropriate to everyone 

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I am new. To. Upwork any one. Can help me. How. To earn 

 

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Joanne P Retired Team Member

Hi Kainat,

 

Welcome to Upwork! I checked your account, but you have yet to complete it and create a freelancer profile. Please know that before you can apply to jobs posted on Upwork, you'll need a freelancer profile. The Upwork Community is where you can ask and answer questions, search for topics, learn, network with members, and get updates about Upwork.

Let's get you started with the basics here at Upwork. Below are a few Upwork Academy courses to help you get started:
You can also sign up for upcoming events and webinars to learn more about how you can boost your success on Upwork.
The Community is also where members can share feedback on existing features and suggestions for new features. If you have ideas on how we can improve your experience on Upwork, the Community is a great place to share them!
We hope you find these online resources helpful in your Upwork journey.
~ Joanne
Upwork
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Komal K Community Member

I am new to upwoks. I do need guidance from expert freelancers. I am interested in hospital management and consultancy. 

 

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Nahid Hasan N Community Member

Upwork Academy is good for you. If you want to learn 🙂

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Gold C Community Member

I'm a graphic designer and a logo designer, I need work, please how can I get work?

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Baber I Community Member

Hi 
My proposal is getting viewed by clients and still not hired. Any suggestion 

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Mohib Z Community Member

Hello my name is Mohib and I want to do a translation job can you help me

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Kashaf J Community Member