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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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Njoku's avatar
Njoku M Community Member

Ok. Many thanks. I'll take note of that

Sein's avatar
Sein M Community Member

*Samer

Njoku's avatar
Njoku M Community Member

Alright, thank you

Sein's avatar
Sein M Community Member

First 2 lines very important, speaking to clients needs / post requirements, clear communication avoiding fluff.

 

Also as Sammer said, research and watch videos. It can give fantastic practical insights. It takes time and continuely effort but well worth it. Studying marketing and topics in your niece also hugely helpful. 

Sein's avatar
Sein M Community Member

Also, avoid using templates or AI. 

Njoku's avatar
Njoku M Community Member

Sein M.  You've been really helpful. I'll put all you've said into practice. Thanks again!

Sein's avatar
Sein M Community Member

Hi Njoku, 

 

Thank you, I'm happy this helped. All the best with your efforts. 

Mahin's avatar
Mahin S Community Member

As a fresher, how can I get good clients or orders on Upwork?

Mohrusda's avatar
Mohrusda H Community Member

I  want Virtual Assisstant's Job. I hope to get it soon

Muhammad's avatar
Muhammad A Community Member

I always make my proposals client-focused, highlighting how I can solve their specific problem. I also attach relevant portfolio samples to demonstrate my skills. What works for you?

Tamuna's avatar
Tamuna A Community Member

help, I'm new here and I'm trying so hard to get some jobs but have not success. I'll be happy if I get some Data entry or MS Office jobs, I have a good experience working in MS Office. I also can PDF conversion. 

Ivygail's avatar
Ivygail J Retired Team Member

Hello Tamuna,


Thank you for reaching out. I appreciate you sharing your skills in the community. Before you submit a proposal, Please take the time to check out these recommendations first:

 

 

~Ivy
M Asad's avatar
M Asad K Community Member

Hello i am finding for work. i am professional in that

Rosemary's avatar
Rosemary O Community Member

why is Upwork platform not supportive of new freelancer landing a job/gig?

Having submitted proposals, yet no messages or calls

 

Ivygail's avatar
Ivygail J Retired Team Member

Hello Rosemary,

 

Welcome to Upwork. I am sorry to hear about the challenges you are having in landing a job. I reviewed your profile and believe there are some opportunities to enhance it and make it even more appealing to potential clients. Showcasing your skills and sharing how you can assist clients with their projects can really make a difference! We have also put together some recommendations for you to check out first:

 

 

~Ivy
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Bethel E Community Member

 
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Simple W Community Member

 
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M A Anik I Community Member

 
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M A Anik I Community Member

I need a work 

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Sailyn N Community Member

Hello there!

I am new to this and have a question about something that just happened to me. My proposal was accepted and I received a message from the job poster with a word document link. When I opened it was requesting me to contact somebody via an outsider platform. Is this normal? How do you guys identify when something is not real?

Monika's avatar
Monika T Community Member

hlo mam

 

Anu's avatar
Anu C Community Member

I am experienced digital marketer and new on upwork please help me to get my first work here!

Nalin's avatar
Nalin B Community Member

Hi everyone. 

I am nalin buddhika pathirana and I am searching Upwork for few months. I have submitted various proposals. But didn't receive any job. Some of them are cancelled. Why is this so hard to find a job. Is this useless? Please help me.

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Fahad M Community Member

Bro even me. But i didn't sign up had to first go and google the standardstate trust bank but its only their links that come up..

 even went to you youtube but only got standardbank videos ... but I knew it when upwork closed the job post for violation of communication rules...sorry bro we together in this 😂

Ivygail's avatar
Ivygail J Retired Team Member

Hello Nalin and Fahad,

 

I saw your post in the community, and I am sorry to learn about the challenges you are experiencing in landing a job. You may visit this post for tips on finding your first job here at Upwork. I will also be moving your post to the same thread and hopefully, other members will also engage and share their best practices. 

 

~Ivy