Do you already have your Upwork profile but still having trouble getting some clients? Now, we can help you with how to optimize your Upwork profile for a higher chance of making your client have a second look at your profile.
Upwork is by far the most popular freelancing platform to date. Every day, there are about 10,000 jobs posted in this online job marketplace, which proves that creating a freelancer profile here is a must.
However, having an approved Upwork profile is not all that it takes to make it on the platform successfully. Apart from the necessary skills, you need to have a well-optimized profile to attract clients and make your profile more searchable.
So how exactly do you optimize a profile on Upwork? Here are the steps you need to do:
Maximize the use of every part of your profile
Your profile is broken up into several sections, including a title section, an overview section, and a summary section. Use these areas to help potential employers understand exactly what you can do for them and why they should choose you over other freelancers on Upwork.
Select a professional profile picture
This is one of the most important parts of your profile—and it doesn’t have to be fancy! Choose a photo that shows off your skills and personality while still being professional (think: no selfies or party photos). You want prospective clients to focus on what you can do for them, not how good you look in a selfie.
Use a concise title and a keyword-rich overview section
When you’re writing your title and overview sections, make sure they’re clear and concise so that employers can quickly get an idea about what kind of work you’re capable of doing. And make sure they contain keywords related to the kind of work you’re applying for.
Include your certifications
If you have a certification in a specific field, be sure to include it in your Upwork profile. This will help clients know what kind of experience they can expect from hiring you.
Add your employment history
You don’t have to list every job you’ve ever had, but including at least one or two relevant positions will give clients an idea of what kinds of projects you’ve worked on in the past and whether or not this particular job is within the scope of your expertise. If possible, try to include jobs that were similar enough to what they’re looking for so that they see how much experience you already have in this area; if not, try adding as much detail as possible about how each position relates back to their needs (or lack thereof).
Review your profile carefully
Chances are good that there are still some details missing or things that could be improved upon; keep working until it feels like everything is perfect before posting anything publicly!
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