₦airaland Forum

😎😎

Just in. Another interview in the bag. LFG!

Just need to close this deal and add this to my list of clients.

Waiting on feedback from the last interview I had.

Still looking for the really big wins but I'll be patient. One step at a time.

😎😎

Just in. Another interview in the bag. LFG!

Just need to close this deal and add this to my list of clients.

Waiting on feedback from the last interview I had.

Still looking for the really big wins but I'll be patient. One step at a time.

Ayrastarr:
Share with us, sir.

What would you like me to share?

On my way to bite off more than I can chew.

You can't make this thing up.

Expect this number to increase to 4 hires in the next 7 to 10 days.

I sure know how to wow clients.

🏃🏻‍♀️

Lemme goan apply for more jobs.

Teel012:
Pls i need help opening an upwork account, and the best gigs to start with.
(Modify)

I wrote a thread about it a while ago:.

https://www.nairaland.com/share/108824227

Hot skills: AI creation and automation, book marketing, book designs. At least, these are some of the ones I noticed in my niche which is writing.

Vectormike:
please how do I buy connects? No card works

Open a Chipper account. That's what I used for a long time before switching to First Bank Mastercard.

Or get a virtual card from Geegpay. You can also try Alat (Wema)'s virtual card, but I don't have experience with that.

When a client says "great cover letter" right off the bat. And then they choose to interview only you out of 20 people... yeah, I think I'm doing something right.

This one hasn't reflected my latest job offer yet, but that's okay.

Don't apply for every job, even the ones that look juicy. Don't waste your connects. Set yourself up for success.

Do the ones nobody will do. When you've built up your account to $10K, then you can name your price.

✌🏻

Just keep pushing. You never know where your next break is coming from.

Oluwatobiloba07:
Thanks for this sir


I don't know if I can have your contact

You can check it out on my profile.

Lol. Nairaland won't let me share short responses. Funny people.

Oluwatobiloba07:
Dear prolific client,

I hope you're doing well!

I came across your job posting for a Social Media and Client Management Assistant in your plant-based nutrition and fitness business, and I couldn’t help but smile. Not only because I'm deeply passionate about health-conscious communities, but also because the structure and soul of this role align so naturally with what I’ve been doing for the past few years.

As a seasoned content writer and virtual assistant with over four years of experience managing blogs, social media, and client communication for health, wellness, and tech brands, I bring more than just skills; I bring dedication, initiative, and a people-first mindset.

Here’s a snapshot of how I can support your vision:

✅ Client Relationship & Organization: I’ve built CRM lists, led onboarding processes, and maintained seamless communication with clients, ensuring they always feel seen and supported. My attention to detail and structured workflow means no file goes missing, no follow-up gets delayed, and every plan stays updated.

✅ Social Media with Soul: From crafting content calendars and designing engaging posts (with captivating captions and on-brand hashtags) to moderating communities and building genuine connections, I make social media feel human. On Upwork and Fiverr, I’ve helped brands increase engagement by up to 60% by aligning content with what the audience truly cares about.

✅ Administrative Backbone: Managing emails, scheduling client calls, and keeping digital spaces tidy? That's my sweet spot. I thrive in creating order and giving business owners the peace of mind to focus on what they do best transforming lives.

Working remotely with integrity, staying ahead of deadlines, and communicating with clarity are not just buzzwords for me they're how I operate daily.

I’m excited by the long-term nature of this role and would be honored to contribute to a mission that aligns with wellness and intentional living. Let’s discuss how I can help you make more impact with less stress.

Warmly,
Olutola Solomon

This was the last I sent

Sorry I'm just replying. There's quite a number of things wrong with this proposal. Just go through it and check out how many times you used "I" and "my" compared to how many times you used "you" and "your".

People are selfish, especially someone who could potentially be your client. They don't really care about you, but what you can do for them and how capable you are of doing the job.

You can talk about yourself, but only after demonstrating that you understand what the client wants and that you can carry it out successfully.

Secondly. The proposal is too long. You can shorten it quite a bit and still get your message across. I'm not saying you should get write a tweet-sized proposal, but don't add in too much explanations.

Your client would have a lot of people applying for this job, so let your proposal be skimmable.

I also like to start my proposal with a hook. That's, something that grabs their attention ASAP. Something quite interesting.

Here are some proposals that got me contracts:

Oluwatobiloba07:
Please can we collaborate, I've been on Upwork but not making sales. If you can help I'll really appreciate.

Their must be something I'm doing wrong

What's your niche? Send your last three proposals.

If you're on Upwork, make sure you are writing proposals that get viewed.

Make sure you're applying for jobs that get you hired.

Error401:
How did you land your first contract please. I have 120 free connects. Now remaining 90 cos Im scared to even apply for jobs so I don't waste them. I've applied for 3 jobs with 20 connects without any feedback

I'd advice you go for low competition jobs. If you don't have rep on the platform, then don't go for the big jobs yet.

Remember, I said low competition not low price though sometimes the low competition comes with low prices. A lot of the time, though, they'll be weird jobs nobody can do.

But if you can do them, that's money in the bank for you.

Search for your niche. Choose the filter "less than five".

Find a job you think you can handle. Save it.

To validate whether it's really low competition, don't apply for the job yet. Wait for five to ten hours and then come back to check how many people have applied.

If it's still less than five, then it's truly low competition.

You can save many jobs like that then leave them for a while and come back to check.

Next, check if the client is a serial poster without hiring anyone. If a person has 3 to 5 jobs and hasn't hired anyone, that's not a good sign.

Check their previous job posts to know how many people applied and if they interviewed anyone.

If they just post for fun, they're not worth your time.

Remember. All this research is before applying so you don't waste your connects.

Next, check when last the client viewed the job.

If there has been a 24 hour gap and the client last checked recently, like an hour ago or three hours ago, then you know they're actively looking for talent to carry out the job.

That means they really need the service.

After all this, if the job meets these criteria, then write the proposal of your life. Write a killer proposal. Show workings. Share proof of what you can do.

Make sure you show past work that's as similar to the job as possible. If you do this, there's an 80% chance your proposal would be viewed.

If you have set up your profile well and your proposal is really good, then you're likely going to get an interview from that. After that, it's your job to lose because there's not many people applying for the job so they can't be very picky.

It takes time to find good prospects, but it saves your connects and as you know, those are quite expensive.

Anyway, that's my two cents

✌🏻

I didn't cook it, but I'm definitely eating it. My babe's handiwork

qtguru:
Private Feedback hurt me, but I still have existing clients with high earning, meaning anything above 600$ and long-term client so that helped me

Wow. That's crazy, man.

qtguru:
Luckily my JSS grew back to 69% and it might likely move above 70% since I've gotten some new gigs, so I am grateful that worked out for me.

Lol. That's crazy. How did it drop so much and how are you building it back?