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Lordsagna:
Pls upworker...help me view my profile.... it's been a while on Upwork but I don't know where I'm getting it wrong
https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~01fe4e3a2bed37cdc7?viewMode=1

The problem some budding Upworkers here have is their presentation: they can't sell themselves, even those who are pretty good at what they do.

On Upwork, a freelancer's profile overview is just as important as their portfolio, in my opinion. How you describe yourself and your skills play a significant role in how prospective clients view you.

Here is half of your profile overview:

Professional video editor with range of experience with advanced video editing skills and knowledge of the latest video editing software, tools and techniques. Seeking position to grow personally and professionally in a video editing role.

Honestly, it's boring, bland, and poorly written — red flags that'll make even the worst clients on Upwork avoid you.

Let's go through the bold text:

1.) A professional (noun, not adjective) is adept, competent, and knowledgeable in their practice. If you use the word, you must portray yourself as such.

2.) A range of experience? Explain. How long have you been doing what you do? As Pocohantas asked, what do you even do? Video editing? Animation? If animation, which one — 2D or 3D? Why is the word "Adobe" in your title? Do you use Adobe Reader to edit and/or animate too?

3.) What "latest" video editing software can you use? What "latest" video editing tools do you have? What "latest" video editing techniques do you have? Are you up-to-date with animation, too, or is it just video editing?

4.) Looking to grow? Aren't you already a professional (or, at least, trying to portray yourself as such)? Clients need experts who will come and make an instant impact, either solving their problems or even going steps further to exceed their expectations. No one wants a learner, and you must never portray yourself as such. If you were looking for a plumber to fix your tap, would you prefer a youth who is just learning or an expert?

I know the criticism may seem harsh and even overwhelming, but these are things you should take note of if you want to get ahead of your competitors on the platform.

Good luck.

alikhadija:
Hi all

I've been on upwork since 2020 but I wasn't able to secure a single gig
Can you help me review my profile pls,I'm a writer
https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~01b49350ec3d1495f2

Alikhadija, your profile is private.

Here's how to change your Upwork profile visibility to Public: https://support.upwork.com/hc/en-us/articles/211060298-Set-Your-Profile-Visibility

Yes, hopes are fading fast in Nigeria, but you can't expect to be left alone if you're staying illegally in another country, especially one in Asia.

Karnice600:
Rich is relative, bro.

You can't put Wizkid and C Ronaldo in the same sentence.
Just like you can't put Dangote and Musk in the same context.
With his monthly 500k, that guy can progress through stages of "rich", through strategic planning and investment with time.

But, he is talking about now. Not the future, but now.

I agree that wealth is relative.

The OP's 500k+/month take home may look like a luxury to some, but there are others wealthy enough to lose that money in bank stamp duty and not even notice.

I don't about strategic planning. I was just giving my thoughts on his "Is 500k/month enough for me to be considered rich" question.

DaInferno:
what do you do man?
I'm interested in it

Interested in what I do or the money?

ObosiUkwalla:
So I was arguing with a friend who stays in the states and he keeps saying I am a rich guy.

Current salary is about 512k per month (take home), and has an annual increment of 15% of your take home. This is aside perks of perdiem anytime I travel outside work base (15k per night).

Anytime he wants me to have minor something done in NG on his bahalf, he expects me to use my money and whenever I ask, he tells me not to complain that I am rich (he knows what I earn), I don't have a problem doing those things for him.

I don't see myself rich and pls guys, what can someone earn in Nigeria to be termed rich. Your opinions will count alot as I still find it hard getting the usual daily stuffs we all use.
I am not married and do not have responsibilities. My mom is a retired govt worker and other siblings are all working.

Cc: seun mynd44 pls help us for more audience and opinions

Earning just north of 700k per month here, and I don't consider myself rich. Comfortable, maybe, but certainly not rich.

The truly rich are those buying #100 million presidential forms like pure water, and even to them, there's someone richer.

tolliesexy:
Ok sir, thank you so much

You still have time to edit your number and put your email instead.

Do you have any skills -- or at least, an interest -- in writing?

Manchester City issued an apology for what the club described as an assault on Aston Villa goalkeeper Robin Olsen during a field invasion by City fans celebrating winning the Premier League title on Sunday.

The incident happened as Olsen tried to leave the field at Etihad Stadium as it became covered in thousands of City fans after the fulltime whistle of the 3-2 win over Villa.

Footage on British broadcaster Sky Sports showed Olsen covering his head as supporters swarmed around him as he was being escorted off the playing surface by a steward.

The Sweden goalkeeper then appeared to engage in a verbal confrontation with a fan before being clipped by the arm of another celebrating supporter. Bowing his head, Olsen was eventually helped off the field by a second official.

Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard had no news of Olsen’s condition in the news conference after the game on the final day of the season.

City said it was opening an investigation and would issue an indefinite stadium ban to the fan responsible.

“Manchester City would like to sincerely apologize to Aston Villa goalkeeper Robin Olsen, who was assaulted after the final whistle at today’s match when fans entered the pitch,” the club said in a statement.

Sky Sports video of assault — https://twitter.com/SkySportsPL/status/1528446811735826433

Source: https://apnews.com/article/soccer-sports-steven-gerrard-robin-olsen-premier-league-af7000a89726b266966fc84a06a05a31

Bosville:
I'm a graphic designer
Am I good to go??

https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~010bca38f9e1583b78

In my opinion, NO.

Your portfolio is great, but other parts of your profile need to be worked on if you're to outdo other freelancers to well-paying clients.

First, read the quote below. It's a review I did for another Upwork freelancer's profile on request. I've left the parts that I think apply to your profile.

N2B2:
I think landing jobs (or, at least, well-paying jobs) will be a struggle for you with this profile.

2.) You used a photo with a filter as your profile picture: unprofessional.
3.) Suggestion: set your work availability [i.e., hours per week] to "As needed."
5.) You outlined just 5 skills (out of a possible 15) on your profile.
7.) Your overview isn't in the best shape: you don't sell yourself or mention anything about the service you purport to offer.
8.) Your profile needs to be proofread. Spelling & grammar errors do great damage to your persona as a professional.

Read these links:
- https://support.upwork.com/hc/en-us/articles/211063208-Sample-Profiles-and-Best-Practices
- https://www.upwork.com/resources/upwork-profile-examples
- h[url]ttps://morganoverholt.com/upwork-profile-examples/[/url]

You can also lookup the top-performing freelancers in your niche and compare their profiles to yours, to see what's working for them that could work for you. I'm not saying you should plagiarize their content (or worse, steal their portfolio), as you can be reported.

Remember: Upwork is highly-competitive; freelancers are constantly trying to outdo each other. So, anyone who can't even sell themselves is no competition and will go unnoticed by clients.

I hope you read all that; it'll help you. You're asking for $25/hr on your profile, but if your profile doesn't look $25/hr-worthy, your chances are shot.

For reference, here's a Nigerian graphic designer on Upwork: https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~0156882b85f6aa7439 See how articulately the freelancer lists his skills and sells himself. You can take a leaf from his book and properly edit and structure your overview.

Good luck!

johnnychuks:
. Bros this one wey you still dey laugh Man with all your teeth been removed, which laugh you go laugh next season, cause you no go see laugh again laugh ooo

What nonsense are you on about?

They can't even win Palace.

Useless is no longer good enough to describe Man Utd with.

tmanis:
Hello bosses in the house.

I'm a graphic designer finding it difficult to get jobs on upwork.
Also, i cant turn on my availability badge, any help please.??

Please help review my profile bosses:
https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~01632362768c8ac92b

Your profile is private.

Here's how to change your Upwork profile visibility: https://support.upwork.com/hc/en-us/articles/211060298-Set-Your-Profile-Visibility

JayReeMai:
Hello gurus. Pls does it mean this client has hired someone for the job already?

Yes

alikhadija:
Pls help me review my upwork profile
https://www.upwork.com/ab/messages/rooms/room_f5593603996a07d679ddfd6e01d468fb?companyReference=1267050062172975105&sidebar=false&pageTitle=Upwork%20Events%20%26%20Webinars

That's not a link to your profile. Check again.

alikhadija:
Pls I'm a writer and I've an upwork account for over two years but I wasn't able to secure a gig. Can someone help me please?

Well, you can post your profile link here and ask resident experts to review it.

JayReeMai:
Hello guys. I joined upwork last week. Still setting up my profile however i cant seem to hit 100%. I’ve added all the data i could think of in my disposal. Pls if you can help review my profile and see if its okay to start applying for jobs, I will appreciate it a lot.

I’m into Virtual Assistance -Data Entry

https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~01229826a6d99146d1

I think landing jobs (or, at least, well-paying jobs) will be a struggle for you with this profile.

1.) Your profile needs to be "Public" before it can start appearing in Upwork's search results.
2.) You used a photo with a filter as your profile picture: unprofessional.
3.) Suggestion: set your work availability [i.e., hours per week] to "As needed."
4.) In your employment history, you said you have just 1 month of actual data entry experience.
5.) You outlined just 7 skills (out of a possible 15) on your profile.
- Some of those skills you outlined have nothing to do with data entry.
6.) Your "site assistant" work experience has nothing to do with data entry. I'll advise that you take it out.
7.) Your overview isn't in the best shape: you don't sell yourself or mention anything about the service you purport to offer.
8.) Your profile needs to be proofread. Spelling & grammar errors do great damage to your persona as a professional.

Read these links:
- https://support.upwork.com/hc/en-us/articles/211063208-Sample-Profiles-and-Best-Practices
- https://www.upwork.com/resources/upwork-profile-examples
- h[url]ttps://morganoverholt.com/upwork-profile-examples/[/url]

You can also look up the top-performing freelancers in your niche and compare their profiles to yours, to see what's working for them that could work for you. I'm not saying you should plagiarize their content (or worse, steal their portfolio) as you can be reported for that.

Remember: Upwork is highly-competitive; freelancers are constantly trying to outdo each other. Anyone who can't even sell themselves is no competition and will go unnoticed by clients.

JayReeMai:
Hello guys. I joined upwork last week. Still setting up my profile however i cant seem to hit 100%. I’ve added all the data i could think of in my disposal. Pls if you can help review my profile and see if its okay to start applying for jobs, I will appreciate it a lot.

I’m into Virtual Assistance -Data Entry

https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~01229826a6d99146d1

Your profile is private.

Here's how to change your Upwork profile visibility: https://support.upwork.com/hc/en-us/articles/211060298-Set-Your-Profile-Visibility

ahmedsaniadamu:
I'm really having hard time getting my first client and someone recommends me to change my location.
please I want to know the pros and cons of doing so.

Don't do it.

If Upwork finds out you falsified personal information, even if it's your address, they'll perma-ban you, instantly.

ahmedsaniadamu:
Top rated freelancers take a look at my profile what's wrong please ?
I can't get any client invitation since the time I joined for the past two months.
I had submitted not less than 5 proposals
but all in vain really painful.

here is the link to my upwork profile: https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~017974c82cc64483b8?p=1514963536989466624

You may have the skill, but you aren't selling yourself well.

To start with, your Upwork overview section needs proofreading.

Then, you'll need to check the profiles of top freelancers in your tech niche for inspiration and customize your pitch to match, or supercede, theirs.

OmodavidoX:
Good morning. please I want to know if this 50+ means m0re than 50 people has applied for the job

Yes, that's what it means.

pafo:
Who will pay a 37 yr old 500k p/w?

No one. That's something Ronaldo will have to consider as well, though I doubt he needs the money.

Honestly, I don't think Ronaldo should stay.

With how terrible Man Utd has been all season, I'm starting to doubt if Ten Hag can turn things around; not because he isn't a great coach, but because the current squad is rather miserable.

Even the teacher, Ralf Rangnick, has struggled with that team. It just doesn't seem worth it, but I hope I'm wrong.

It is a GNLD Job offer, Ovo200.

"[any number] Opebi Road, opposite glass house by Salvation bus-stop, Opebi, Ikeja, Lagos." is a venue often used by these fraudsters, so don't bother.

mywells:
Man U was the cause of their defeat,how can you Field three defender against a Liverpool team,five midfielder and place elenga and that shoe shiner rashford as top striker,shame at the highest order.

They changed to a back 4 in the 2nd half and still conceded 2 goals.

Chelsea played Liverpool with 3 CBs, and Liverpool struggled. Why? Because Chelsea is built different. Even if Man Utd plays with 15 players vs Liverpool's 11, they'll still lose.

Phil Jones - failed, Maguire - embarrassment, Lindelof - take your mind off. No confidence, no coordination, and no strategy.

Score Chelsea one goal and they'll increase their tempo and finish you. But if you score Man Utd first, you go knack them well well. 0 confidence.

Many of the players want to leave. They think they'll be hot cake in other clubs (but dunno they're wrong).

TLona1:
Lana1 how far?

Is ManYoo still abbig club?

Source: https://www.statista.com/

Irrespective of their thinking, embarrassing, and gawd-awful form over the past years, Man Utd still has the 2nd largest fanbase in England. So, yes, they're still a big club.

Visit the authoritative source I linked and type "Most popular Premier League clubs in the United Kingdom in 2021" in the search bar.

prinsam30:
I know buh he also made some costly mistakes too, just like today's game, ur playing a defensive game without proper placement of players, abeg the man fvck up jare

There was nothing wrong with playing 3 central defenders, but, guy, see the defenders Rangnick has to work with -- Mcguire, Phil Jones, Lindelof.

All failed players!

Look at the midfield -- Matic is old and has said he'll leave at the end of the season; Pogba is slow, can't tackle, and can't defend; and Bruno Fernandes has 0 morale and no activity levels.

Look at attack: Failed Rashford, who also wants to leave at the end of this season, and Elanga, a small boy that just came from the youth team.

If it is you, do you think you can win anything with these players? Rangnick doesn't even have the players to play the style of football he wants. Man Utd just employed him to make sure that the club stops conceding too many goals, and he did that.

Rangnick is not the problem.

sript:
..


In hindsight,,, Michael Carrick would have been far better off than this fraud.. father of gengen pressing ..klopp and touchel tutor

He's not a fraud, and you can verify his accomplishments anytime.

The problem is the Man Utd squad: no matter the spices you put on poo, poo will always be poo.

That's why Ten Hag was smart to negotiate for control before accepting Utd's offer.

prinsam30:
bunch of useless players with a retired gengengpressing coach, Carrick would've done beta than this confused one

If they give you the Man Utd manager job now, will you take?

Rangnick took them in when they were failing. No signings, no nothing. Just 3 months to try and turn those scrap players into a team that won't concede that much.

Peppysco:
All the nonsense about how Ragnick abi wetin be hin name mentored Klopp and Tuchel must end today.

It's not his fault.

Man Utd hired him as a caretaker manager, and all they allowed him to do was bring a few coaches with him. That's it.

No signings, no nothing. He still has to manage Ole's crappy players. It's not in 3 months that a team that has been playing thrash for years will suddenly change.

It's not the man's fault.

I pity any United fan that's watching tonight's game. Don't give yourself nightmare.

Final score prediction: 6 - 0

Yes, tell her to do her prayer with the Alfa before or after work hours.

Give people a finger and they'll try to take the entire arm. Haba!

If you let this one go, tomorrow it'll be another thing. How can you leave your own shop for her to pray? Put a stop to it now.

Hat trick!