As someone who’s had a ton of success on Upwork, the number one question I get is about how a freelancer can increase their odds of getting hired. It’s a great question, and I can understand why the question comes up so often. It’s tough out there.
As more and more people flock to the platform, the competition is only getting tougher. I find that the majority of people that struggle to get hired are making key mistakes in two main areas: their proposals and their profile.
You can follow all of these guidelines even if you have zero work history on Upwork.
Some people think clients choose freelancers based solely on their qualifications and experience.
But is that really the way it works? When you look closer at how the hiring process unfolds, a different story starts to take shape…
For example, the other day a designer posted a comment on my blog about how a client chose her over a more skilled freelancer…because she cared more.
Don’t underestimate the power of making a personal connection in your proposals. Freelancing is a people business — not a resume game.
Some great ways to quickly build rapport in your proposals: