Tips for finding that first job

[#1]

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!

[#2]

My name is Awais Qarni i need work

[#3]

Hello i am louie a lowkey graphic artist for years i am just new to this platform please help me find my first client...some of the jobs posted are like not reliable, some clients dont view or just seen proposals even if its just a minute later they post the job. I am searching for my first client i dont ask for so high price. Let's be friends 😊

[#4]

hello,i am Ephy  i am very new in this plattform. my qestion is what is the meanning of connect like 20 connect what is the meaning of it?

[#5]

I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to share my experience on the Upwork platform and to kindly request any guidance or suggestions you may have to improve my account's performance.

I have been an active member of Upwork for [duration] now, and while I appreciate the opportunities the platform provides, I have yet to secure any projects. I am eager to contribute my skills and expertise to clients' projects and build successful working relationships. However, I believe there might be some aspects of my profile that could be enhanced to attract potential clients.

I would be extremely grateful if you could review my profile and provide feedback on areas that may need improvement. Specifically, I would appreciate insights on the following:

1. Profile Overview: I have tried to craft a compelling and concise profile overview that showcases my strengths and services. If there are any suggestions to make it more impactful or targeted to my niche, I would love to hear them.

2. Portfolio: I have included my best work samples in my portfolio. If there are any tips on how to present my portfolio more effectively or suggestions on the type of work that might resonate better with clients, please let me know.

3. Skills and Keywords: I have listed my skills, but I am open to refining them or adding new skills if it could increase my chances of being discovered by potential clients. Additionally, guidance on relevant keywords that are commonly searched by clients in my field would be greatly appreciated.

4. Proposal Writing: I have put effort into tailoring my proposals to each project, but I am open to learning new strategies to improve their effectiveness in capturing clients' attention.

5. Certifications and Tests: If there are specific certifications or skill tests that I should consider taking to bolster my credibility, please advise on which ones are most valuable for my line of work.

I value the Upwork community and want to make the most of the platform's potential. Any insights you can provide would be immensely helpful in my journey to secure projects that align with my expertise.

Thank you for taking the time to read my message and consider my request. I look forward to your feedback and suggestions, and I am eager to implement any improvements that can lead to better opportunities on Upwork.

Best regards,

samahat

https://www.upwork.com/workwith/samahats

[#6]

Hi. I am new here and looking for voice-over/audio narration work. I am lost. 😅

[#7]

How can i find a job as a freelancer .. 

[#8]

I'm Akash Pandey, I joined the upwork community 6months ago. I managed myself to be regular here despite of the whole I haven't get my 1st job yet

[#9]

Hi Akash,

Thank you for reaching out to us. I checked your profile and have a few recommendations that might help you.

As you can on your stats page, in the Analytics and Profile Views section, you've had 7 profile views in the last 24 hours alone. However, your profile might still need further optimization as none of the clients who viewed your profile sent you an invitation. You would also need to submit proposals to jobs that fit your skills and work experience in order for you to potentially land your first job.

I've pulled a few resources that would help you in this area. Check out these articles to help you create a profile that stands out and improve your profile title and overview. For some great tips on writing proposals that win jobs, check out this article.

Don’t hesitate to visit the  Academy and sign up for upcoming events and webinars to learn more about how you can boost your success on Upwork.

Good luck!

[#10]

Where do u start

[#11]

Hello... I’m new to upwork and need someone to coach me till I can stand on my own. Please if you don’t can you help me out?

[#12]

I am a best English writing notes.

[#13]

Hi I'm Adnan this is my first work from home job as English and Filipino translator. Though I don't have experience, I do have a knowledge to edit some of the mistranslated and misspelled words and synchronized it perfectly.

I'm new in upwork community and someone invited me to look at the job he posted. I've already sent a proposal but I'm little bit nervous about the interview. Any advice since this is my first interview from work from home job. Thanks

[#14]

Hi everyone. I am new here at upwork and i am confused how to get a job here. It seems like it takes knowledge and experienced in this website to get the job done. Can someone enlighten me or maybe guide me all the way. Your response is more appriciated. Thank you

[#15]

Hello and welcome to Upwork! Go to the  "find job" section on Upwork. Use the search bar to look for jobs related to your skills . You can also browse through various job categories to see what opportunities are available. Good luck 👍

[#16]

Hi Joy,

Welcome to the Upwork Community! 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:

• How to create your profile
• Finding work
• Profile Title & Overview
• Building Your Portfolio
• Submitting Proposals

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.

[#17]

hi everyone. i am here for you if someone new here and need help. feel free and ask me anything in your mind. . . thanks 🙂

[#18]

Hello Im new here in Upwork Im a translator mainly Japanese to english and Im wondering how can I get clients here.

[#19]

Hi Edcel,

Welcome to the Upwork Community! 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:

• How to create your profile
• Finding work
• Profile Title & Overview
• Building Your Portfolio
• Submitting Proposals

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.

[#20]

Hi i am new here can you tell me how can i get a job

https://www.upwork.com/fl/~016293ee198a1aaccc

its my profile give me some feedback

[#21]

Can job opportunities be sent on a regular basis to my email address?

[#22]

Hii, I am Content Writer, and I don't know How to get Job and Get Paid😪

[#23]

I am a professional English Content and Blog Writer but I am not getting any orders. How to get the order?

[#24]

Hi I'm new here. I'm a native Urdu speaker. I can write,speak and translate Urdu. Can you help me to find jobs . I'm very thankful to you 

[#25]

you ar emost welcome

[#26]

Hi everyone

I'm new to Upwork. I'm applying for jobs but I'm not getting any responses.

Will any of you help me get the job?

Or give guidelines to complete a task?

Hope you will encourage newbies.

thank you.