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Crazeworld:
This is a nice suggestion. We should find a way to create one.

Cc Codedboy95 Emmaxy9

Nice idea, i will go on and create a thread

Crazeworld:
This is a nice suggestion. We should find a way to create one.

Cc Codedboy95 Emmaxy9

I have created a new thread here https://www.nairaland.com/6413405/official-upwork-thread-questions-advice#99018824

Codedboy95:
Getting first job on upwork is not always easy.

These might be some of the Reason, you don't make it to interview.

1) You are probably applying to big jobs: as a new freelancer on upwork start by applying to smaller, quick jobs ( $5 ,$10, $15 ). The reason because nobody will trust a new freelancer with little or no review on a big job over freelancers who have a lot of reviews, feedbacks. So start with small jobs, reduce your hourly rates as time goes on you can gradually increase your hourly rate and also apply to bigger Jobs

2) You haven't added portfolio, relevant skills or your bio isn't well written: you should take hints from other freelancers in your niche to make your profile, add relevant skills and also take upwork readiness test ( to get a rising talent badge which will increase your chances of getting a job)

3) You are probably applying to jobs which have a lot of applicants: I always advice new freelancers starting up on upwork to only apply to jobs which have less 10 applicants. It's a complete waste of time applying to a job with 20 or more applicants, chances of getting the job will be very low. Free tip always be the first 5 to apply to jobs and for me most of the jobs I have gotten is when the indians are asleep (midnight )

4) Client is already interviewing someone on the job you applied to: This is another tip don't apply to jobs that shows that the client is already interviewing someone, in my experience with upwork I will say that there is a 70% chance that a client will hire someone s/he is already interviewing. So applying to such jobs is a complete waste of time.

5) Applying to jobs which the client has a low hire rate: this is another thing to look out for on upwork, some clients there just post jobs without having motive of hiring anybody. Some of them just think of an idea and create a job posting but they never come back to that job. So my advice is to always check clients hire rate before applying. For me, I apply to jobs which shows that the client has an hire rate of 40% above.

6) Applying to job that have clients with unverified payment method: Okay you can take this advice if you want to, in my years working with upwork I have never gotten a job from a client with unverified payment method, to me most of them are not serious, if they were, they will have added a payment method, don't get be wrong I didn't say it's a waste of time lol, I actually know a friend that got a job from a client who didn't add a payment method, so I am not saying it's useless applying to such jobs but for me it's useless :|

7) Your niche is too competitive or not favourable for your Nigerian Flag: example of niche which new freelancers may have difficult time succeeding at is anything that deals with writing, most clients on upwork believe Africans can't be good writers, my advice for people on this niche is get jobs offline, ask your offline client to hire and give you a good review on upwork, by the time you have 3-4 reviews your chances of getting jobs with be higher. This also applies to people on other niche, if you are having a hard time getting job do what I said above, that was how I got my first job on upwork.



I hope I will be able to help someone with this, sorry about the typos it's been long I typed this long on my phone

Great tips. Thank you very much.

Codedboy95:
I hope I will be able to help someone with this, sorry about the typos it's been long I typed this long on my phone

Hello am into data analyst/science, i want to if that niche is competitive?

Kenny242:
Hello am into data analyst/science, i want to if that niche is competitive?

I can’t say as I don’t know anyone in that niche. Try it out and see

Codedboy95:
I can’t say as I don’t know anyone in that niche. Try it out and see

i have been on upwork since early this year but i haven't had any success.

Kenny242:
i have been on upwork since early this year but i haven't had any success.

I feel
Upwork don rein pass.

Truth!

Even linkedin.

LikeAking:
I feel
Upwork don rein pass.

Truth!

Even linkedin.

Na which one dey reign now?

Codedboy95:
Getting first job on upwork is not always easy.

These might be some of the Reason, you don't make it to interview.

1) You are probably applying to big jobs: as a new freelancer on upwork start by applying to smaller, quick jobs ( $5 ,$10, $15 ). The reason because nobody will trust a new freelancer with little or no review on a big job over freelancers who have a lot of reviews, feedbacks. So start with small jobs, reduce your hourly rates as time goes on you can gradually increase your hourly rate and also apply to bigger Jobs

2) You haven't added portfolio, relevant skills or your bio isn't well written: you should take hints from other freelancers in your niche to make your profile, add relevant skills and also take upwork readiness test ( to get a rising talent badge which will increase your chances of getting a job)

3) You are probably applying to jobs which have a lot of applicants: I always advice new freelancers starting up on upwork to only apply to jobs which have less 10 applicants. It's a complete waste of time applying to a job with 20 or more applicants, chances of getting the job will be very low. Free tip always be the first 5 to apply to jobs and for me most of the jobs I have gotten is when the indians are asleep (midnight )

4) Client is already interviewing someone on the job you applied to: This is another tip don't apply to jobs that shows that the client is already interviewing someone, in my experience with upwork I will say that there is a 70% chance that a client will hire someone s/he is already interviewing. So applying to such jobs is a complete waste of time.

5) Applying to jobs which the client has a low hire rate: this is another thing to look out for on upwork, some clients there just post jobs without having motive of hiring anybody. Some of them just think of an idea and create a job posting but they never come back to that job. So my advice is to always check clients hire rate before applying. For me, I apply to jobs which shows that the client has an hire rate of 40% above.

6) Applying to job that have clients with unverified payment method: Okay you can take this advice if you want to, in my years working with upwork I have never gotten a job from a client with unverified payment method, to me most of them are not serious, if they were, they will have added a payment method, don't get be wrong I didn't say it's a waste of time lol, I actually know a friend that got a job from a client who didn't add a payment method, so I am not saying it's useless applying to such jobs but for me it's useless :|

7) Your niche is too competitive or not favourable for your Nigerian Flag: example of niche which new freelancers may have difficult time succeeding at is anything that deals with writing, most clients on upwork believe Africans can't be good writers, my advice for people on this niche is get jobs offline, ask your offline client to hire and give you a good review on upwork, by the time you have 3-4 reviews your chances of getting jobs with be higher. This also applies to people on other niche, if you are having a hard time getting job do what I said above, that was how I got my first job on upwork.



I hope I will be able to help someone with this, sorry about the typos it's been long I typed this long on my phone

Thanks for the information. Regarding Number 7, is it possible to register with a different identity please?

Codedboy95:
Getting first job on upwork is not always easy.

These might be some of the Reason, you don't make it to interview.

1) You are probably applying to big jobs: as a new freelancer on upwork start by applying to smaller, quick jobs ( $5 ,$10, $15 ). The reason because nobody will trust a new freelancer with little or no review on a big job over freelancers who have a lot of reviews, feedbacks. So start with small jobs, reduce your hourly rates as time goes on you can gradually increase your hourly rate and also apply to bigger Jobs

2) You haven't added portfolio, relevant skills or your bio isn't well written: you should take hints from other freelancers in your niche to make your profile, add relevant skills and also take upwork readiness test ( to get a rising talent badge which will increase your chances of getting a job)

3) You are probably applying to jobs which have a lot of applicants: I always advice new freelancers starting up on upwork to only apply to jobs which have less 10 applicants. It's a complete waste of time applying to a job with 20 or more applicants, chances of getting the job will be very low. Free tip always be the first 5 to apply to jobs and for me most of the jobs I have gotten is when the indians are asleep (midnight )

4) Client is already interviewing someone on the job you applied to: This is another tip don't apply to jobs that shows that the client is already interviewing someone, in my experience with upwork I will say that there is a 70% chance that a client will hire someone s/he is already interviewing. So applying to such jobs is a complete waste of time.

5) Applying to jobs which the client has a low hire rate: this is another thing to look out for on upwork, some clients there just post jobs without having motive of hiring anybody. Some of them just think of an idea and create a job posting but they never come back to that job. So my advice is to always check clients hire rate before applying. For me, I apply to jobs which shows that the client has an hire rate of 40% above.

6) Applying to job that have clients with unverified payment method: Okay you can take this advice if you want to, in my years working with upwork I have never gotten a job from a client with unverified payment method, to me most of them are not serious, if they were, they will have added a payment method, don't get be wrong I didn't say it's a waste of time lol, I actually know a friend that got a job from a client who didn't add a payment method, so I am not saying it's useless applying to such jobs but for me it's useless :|

7) Your niche is too competitive or not favourable for your Nigerian Flag: example of niche which new freelancers may have difficult time succeeding at is anything that deals with writing, most clients on upwork believe Africans can't be good writers, my advice for people on this niche is get jobs offline, ask your offline client to hire and give you a good review on upwork, by the time you have 3-4 reviews your chances of getting jobs with be higher. This also applies to people on other niche, if you are having a hard time getting job do what I said above, that was how I got my first job on upwork.



I hope I will be able to help someone with this, sorry about the typos it's been long I typed this long on my phone

Thanks.

I am new to upwork. What does it mean when I am told " INSUFFICIENT CONNECTS TO SUBMIT PROPOSAL FOR THE JOB?"

wonyi:
Thanks.

I am new to upwork. What does it mean when I am told " INSUFFICIENT CONNECTS TO SUBMIT PROPOSAL FOR THE JOB?"

You're of connects

qtguru:
You're of connects

What should I do please?

qtguru:
You're of connects

Please what should I do?

wonyi:
Please what should I do?

Buy connects that's the unfortunate thing about Upwork, you have to be careful about connects.

qtguru:
Buy connects that's the unfortunate thing about Upwork, you have to be careful about connects.

Bro please can I talk to you off nl, don't have a job for you just some questions about tech space

Yourprick:
Bro please can I talk to you off nl, don't have a job for you just some questions about tech space

Yeah sure

qtguru:
Yeah sure

just sent you a mail

Yourprick:
just sent you a mail

replied

wonyi:
Thanks.

I am new to upwork. What does it mean when I am told " INSUFFICIENT CONNECTS TO SUBMIT PROPOSAL FOR THE JOB?"

Upwork allows freelancers to bid for jobs using connects. The connects are sometimes gifted to the freelancers as a bonus, but most times, you'll have to purchase the connects to be able to apply for jobs.

The number of connects you need to apply for a job depending on the level of the job, so if it's telling you insufficient connects, you likely don't have enough connects to apply for that job

cleverseo:
Upwork allows freelancers to bid for jobs using connects. The connects are sometimes gifted to the freelancers as a bonus, but most times, you'll have to purchase the connects to be able to apply for jobs.

The number of connects you need to apply for a job depending on the level of the job, so if it's telling you insufficient connects, you likely don't have enough connects to apply for that job

Thanks .please which bank gives dollar ATM card? Because I need a dollar account to buy connects

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CNYoA_OdcI?si=GHsIg6W0rRN_lpCU

Codedboy95:
Getting first job on upwork is not always easy.

These might be some of the Reason, you don't make it to interview.

1) You are probably applying to big jobs: as a new freelancer on upwork start by applying to smaller, quick jobs ( $5 ,$10, $15 ). The reason because nobody will trust a new freelancer with little or no review on a big job over freelancers who have a lot of reviews, feedbacks. So start with small jobs, reduce your hourly rates as time goes on you can gradually increase your hourly rate and also apply to bigger Jobs

2) You haven't added portfolio, relevant skills or your bio isn't well written: you should take hints from other freelancers in your niche to make your profile, add relevant skills and also take upwork readiness test ( to get a rising talent badge which will increase your chances of getting a job)

3) You are probably applying to jobs which have a lot of applicants: I always advice new freelancers starting up on upwork to only apply to jobs which have less 10 applicants. It's a complete waste of time applying to a job with 20 or more applicants, chances of getting the job will be very low. Free tip always be the first 5 to apply to jobs and for me most of the jobs I have gotten is when the indians are asleep (midnight )

4) Client is already interviewing someone on the job you applied to: This is another tip don't apply to jobs that shows that the client is already interviewing someone, in my experience with upwork I will say that there is a 70% chance that a client will hire someone s/he is already interviewing. So applying to such jobs is a complete waste of time.

5) Applying to jobs which the client has a low hire rate: this is another thing to look out for on upwork, some clients there just post jobs without having motive of hiring anybody. Some of them just think of an idea and create a job posting but they never come back to that job. So my advice is to always check clients hire rate before applying. For me, I apply to jobs which shows that the client has an hire rate of 40% above.

6) Applying to job that have clients with unverified payment method: Okay you can take this advice if you want to, in my years working with upwork I have never gotten a job from a client with unverified payment method, to me most of them are not serious, if they were, they will have added a payment method, don't get be wrong I didn't say it's a waste of time lol, I actually know a friend that got a job from a client who didn't add a payment method, so I am not saying it's useless applying to such jobs but for me it's useless :|

7) Your niche is too competitive or not favourable for your Nigerian Flag: example of niche which new freelancers may have difficult time succeeding at is anything that deals with writing, most clients on upwork believe Africans can't be good writers, my advice for people on this niche is get jobs offline, ask your offline client to hire and give you a good review on upwork, by the time you have 3-4 reviews your chances of getting jobs with be higher. This also applies to people on other niche, if you are having a hard time getting job do what I said above, that was how I got my first job on upwork.



I hope I will be able to help someone with this, sorry about the typos it's been long I typed this long on my phone

Pls they are asking me for tax ID on upwork... How do I get that

Hmmm

I see a lot of comments here.

Why don't you guys develop a telegram or whatsapp group to game the system.

As a group some of you can apply as service providers and other will apply to them for work and get paid between 5 and 10 dollars for the jobs.
This way it helps build your review and thus builds your presence and that of those you work with. (win win for all parties (add me to the group if you develop it 08085833799)

Secondly,
I noticed something on upwork and other freelancing sites, most of the people seeking freelancers are actual people, meaning they live somewhere, thus if they are real then they have a name, an email address, are on social media or linkedin.

Also usually they provide the links to a document with further details about what they want done, which may usually have details you can search online to gather more personal details that make it easier to reach out to the person who posted the job. (i have actually done this before to get ahead of over 80 people applying for a job on freelancer).

Finally Step beyond upwork and use google to find the jobs you what- a google old google dork can sometime get you what you want
example enter this in google search and check out the results
site: "react.js developer" AND "apply" OR "Send resume"

Change the first keyword according to your speciality

Thank you for sharing

Cactus:
What some service providers end up doing is asking friends to post projects probably on projects less than 500 usd which they will bid on and win, so their money is basically coming back to them with upwork deductions. So they get high ratings, great comments and after a couple of these, they become established and no longer new service providers.

I guess you can figure out the remaining part of the process.

Insightful format..
But isn't it fraudulent?

Guys beware of this scam on Upwork . Please don't fall for it .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CNYoA_OdcI

Thanks for the info!

Nice thread

denvers:
I registered on upwork and my account got approved within a day but my challenge has been getting clients but I believe with more well detailed and appropriate applications to clients, I'll break the jinx.
It's all about the numbers...

Getting clients on upwork can be a herculean task for new freelancers. This is why you'd have to upload as much projects as possible to your profile so that prospective clients can know that you have an idea of the contract you're applying for.