When you send proposals (AKA cover letters) to clients on Upwork, you will often be one of 10 to 20 or even 50 people or more applying to that job. So let’s start with a look at my hiring process so you have an idea of how a client might make a decision about who …
Upwork Tutorial Day Four – How to Build Your Portfolio
Right after clients look at your overview, they scroll down and check out your portfolio. While your overview tends to tell them what you can do, your portfolio shows them. If your portfolio sucks or doesn’t exist at all, then you’ll probably get passed over for the next person. So today I’ll show you how to build one even …
Upwork Tutorial Day Three – How to Write Your Profile Overview
Yesterday we covered your title and tags and before that we helped you get approved and set the stage for a positive mindset. Today we’re digging into your Upwork Overview so you can stand out and get noticed even if you’re brand new. Despite what many people say, your overview is EXTREMELY important. YOU Focused Proposals (which …
Upwork Tutorial Day Two – How to Pick Your Profile Title and Tags
Once you get approved on Upwork, one of the first things you want to do is update your title and tags, unless you plan to perform the skill you got approved with. So that’s what today is about. Your Title – Keep It Short and Don’t Get Cute… Do a quick search for most skills …
Upwork Tutorial Day One – How to Get Approved on Upwork 2019
Day 1: How to Get Approved on Upwork 2019 The best way to get approved on Upwork is to make it happen on your first try. That isn’t to say all hope is lost if you don’t get it on your first try. Only that your first try is the best chance you’ve got. After …