Get Your FIRST JOB on Upwork (With This ONE Thing) 

Great professional video without a bunch of false promises about becoming a millionaire from Upwork.

I searched hard for a video like this but there was this short guy from Bali giving awful advice flooding half the search results . Thanks

00:06 Getting the first job on Upwork is difficult. 01:18 Having social proof and visual proof is crucial for freelancers 02:25 To attract clients, offer free projects for testimonials and reviews. 03:27 Starting as a freelancer on Upwork 04:24 Start as a technician or creative freelancer, then transition into consulting. 05:29 I have helped clients grow their audience through my video editing and strategy consulting. 06:35 Creating a portfolio with proof is essential for landing your first Upwork job as a beginner 07:31 Building a portfolio of proof is crucial to getting clients as a freelancer.

I have been accepted by one client that scammed me which was a very bad experience for me, so I came there in order to fully understand how its works, it is so helpful, and appreciated 🙏🙏

Extremely useful and applicable advice, no filler. Subscribed.

Hi Chad! I found your video very interesting because it is different from other types of videos that claim that you will get "1000$" in your first month on upwork but I'll tell you about my particular case... I got my first client about 6 months ago, the job was about a drawing for his swimming team (a mascot logo to be more exact) I did great and I earned 5 stars. With my second client I had a hard time since it consisted in designing a logo which the client didn't like the main sketches and fired me with 3.90 stars something sad since I had already reached 5 stars. My third "client" turned out to be a pirate wanting free work which was not completed without any feedback. But here's the problem... since I don't work I don't have money to buy connects (I live in Venezuela) and then I can only use the 10 monthly connects to get a job which is hardcore considering the rejection rate per proposal. How did you do in your beginnings? did you buy connects or not? And if so how much was your monthly budget? was there any return after spending money on connects? Thank you.

Thank you for this wonderful video. It's really helpful for beginner.

Thank you for a professional concise video that I can put into action item steps. You just earned yourself a new subscriber.

This was gold. Unlike some videos which I found were too clickbaity

Why nobody talks about no “connects”? The free plan “connects” can only allows you send less than 5 proposals…

In just 1 week, I already got the Rising Talent badge but no interviews so far. Even though I already have experience in my niche, this experience was out of UpWork. Now, I know what to do to prove my experience. Thank you so much

Thank you for this video. I am a new freelancer to Upwork with a lot of experience but did not know how to get started with no client review and experience on the platform.

Great overview! This explains why I haven't been getting many replies even though I have lots of experience outside of upwork. I've mainly used upwork for hiring, not for work. When you mention sending coupons, do we do that when creating the contract for the job?

Thanks! I'm working on becoming a freelance web developer but I've dabbled in video editing. I could totally see myself doing what you're doing. I tried to get into freelancing on Upwork a couple years ago but ended up giving up. I have a bit more experience now in developing. It's great to watch videos like the one you made that help me fill in the gaps and overcome my fears of not being able to land gigs. #likedandsubscribed :)

I have 2 testimonials but only ~10 people just view my proposal out of 150… just threw out money every day applying to jobs

Easier for work that can display hard proof. Artwork for instance is easier to proof as opposed to a sourcing job.

Great video new on Upwork so this is great advice.

I signed in on Upwork just yesterday . So I'm very new person . I have no connects to apply jobs ? How I should I do to be able to apply jobs without connects. please answer me. I'm stucking that stage . Thank you.

I had my first job with 100% success and great review. Still i can not get a 2nd job and I keep buying connects and avoid unverified payment and 20+ proposals

I am planning to do perhaps the first few jobs for free?

Proof .....thanks 🙏

Is there a way to find jobs that are expiring? Maybe the client will be less picky approaching their deadlines?

Great Video! Thanks for the tips and tricks!

Hello I just started my Upwork and I got the job. May I ask if it's really necessary to send a refundable linking fee before receiving the payment? May I know if your employer client asks for refundable linking fee upon the pavment procedure?

But what i'm doing on upwork is data entry and writing essays- how am i supposed to find a proof?

As a freelancer virtual Assistant, how do I go about getting a client?

I try up work to apply but you need to pay after you get a job😢

What type of proof should you suggest to show them if I am new and have only customer service experience?

I have a lot of case studies, though I cant get a job from upwork, I’ve been on interviews but what I figured out that most of them were beginners and want to outsource their work and have no money to pay me. How can I let companies reach out to me ? I’m a media buyer

thank you, Chad. The most frank video about upwork

This is helpful thank you.

Just started upwork

Thank you, Chad. This is really helpful for a newbie. Getting a job at Upwork is not easy. Can you suggest, that I send an appraisal screenshot from another platform (without showing the names of that platform), as my experience and ability? Do they (Upwork) allow it? Thanks in advance.

How do I get a job as a customer service agent

I felt my heart is uprising after watching this Chad.. I was exhausted thinking I might done something wrong with my Upwork. Now I'm about to fix my profile and portfolio. But if I have multiple skills from recent jobs, like doing graphics design and project management, can both be accept? I only have portfolio in design, but no testimonials in management. So if put management in there, wouldn't it be wrong? Thank You

Very helpful

I don't have anything on my portfolio now. I am a published poet and I could scan some proof on my portfolio, or just put some poetry on for samples. Although I have been published it has been a very long time ago. I joined in 2018 but hardly used my account, but now I have began to use it again.I was given 2 jobs right off the bat, but nothing since, and it has been a few weeks.

How did you get those graphs

Did I hear you say that your first gig was as a video editor? If so, where do you recommend learning? I would love to be a video editor for a living.

Ty 🤜🏾

Thank you for a such an excellent resource!

How do I get connects??????

Hello how would a freelancer interested in data entry be able to get a job with no experience

good information

Guys Sorry for disturb yours, I just wanted to know how to get apply if I don't have much connects?

What can I do to heighten the chances that my profile will even be approved by Upwork in the first place?

Hi Chad! can we use testimonials of people we've worked with on traditional work because I'm newbie on up work...

How do they verify it was my job if I upload my designs as a graphic designer? I don’t have the process but I have the final works uploaded on Pinterest.

Currently have three solid videos that I edited in my portfolio. Is this enough to have a chance, when getting started?

Nice one

Thank you

Thanks Bro, I hope I last my first job from following your amazing tips 😍

So how am I really supposed to show proof as a beginner? Just to invent some proof ? Like, don't get my comment as hate, just want to understand. If I'm a beginner, no one know me, I've never done any job for anyone, where to get that proof ? I am applying to jobs and no one gives me the chance to prove my skills.

Thank you.

So you need PROOF to get that first job. Got it boss!

Please do I have to pay for a connects befor applying for a job

I chat with client trough upwork app but they ask me for mail now to send me stuff to design? Is this OK?

Thank you I'm new there

Does anybody know who this guy is in 0:42

i want clint in architecture please help

Good idea

Hi, Chad... Thanks for sharing this informative and useful video with us ... If you don't mind, can I have one of those attachments that you've been sending to the clients to prove that you know what you are doing? Then I will be able to prepare mine to get my first job... Pls🤝👌

If I don't have a portfolio then how to get Job on upwork?

Can I givemy first order to my cousin?

Hi, What kind of proof to attach for a Translator or a transcriptionist? Thanks

Hi chad am currently dealing with content and copywriting am stuck

Again how to send 100 proposals when you got no “connects”…

How do u message a client that has not accepted your proposal?

00:06

Your name is Chad? In real life? Like Giga Chad and Top G at the same time?

Is there any posibility to contact you?? Thank you! :)

Hey Chad, so I actually did some work with another freelancer on Upwork (he _didn't_ employ me _through Upwork,_ however), he has great reviews on Upwork, and I know he would give me an excellent review himself (we have done 4 projects together and chat from time to time as semi-friends). So I'm wondering how I could use this effectively? How could I get a review from him and more importantly how would I display it to potential clients? I actually even considered finding a project, asking him to bid on it, then hire _me_ through Upwork to do it so he can give me my first review... the first review is the important part I don't necessarily care about the money if it's only a day or 2's work. I think he would do that even, but I don't want to be a pain in the ass if I can avoid it and would prefer to do it on my own. Any advice?

super helpful! agree 100% like n sub! :*

I have a successful RU-vid channel so I have proof but crickets

Your parents did the right thing by naming you Chad! You are eventually a Chad! 👿

Proof for hacking

HEY GUYS, *PLEASE HELP ME, I TRYED MANY PROMO CODES, HOW DO I GET PROMO CODE

Please and please brother help me, my country have not google adsence and paypal account, only Payoneer is possible, I have experience of Content writing, i Create 5k articles,1k cashcow channel videos, but i don't have a site that i will sell my articles and my videos. Sorry 100%

Very helpful

Thank you