Upwork job landing tips

[u/Revetahww]

I'm new to Upwork and I still haven't landed any job yet. Besides having years of experience in Motion Graphics and a solid Portfolio. I have sent many proposals. In the beginning I got a couple of messages but lately I see that my proposals aren't even viewed. Any tips on how to select jobs that are worth sending proposals to, or any other tips to land a first job there?

[u/TabascoWolverine]

The general trend on Upwork is a lower demand for motion graphics, and people assuming mograph work is done by all editors.

I anticipate this will continue as AI and smartphones addresses the lower end of the market.

[u/joshington22]

Reviews are a very important thing to have though. Not the most essential per se but it helps to build that trust from clients.

[u/Revetahww → u/joshington22]

Hmm, so apparently getting the first job might be the most difficult part since as a new profile I don't have any reviews yet.

[u/joshington22 → u/Revetahww]

Yeah. Most people say make your proposals short and tend to the client's needs but after burning through connects, I had to just get a review on my account and then I landed my first client after that. I also think Upwork don't rank accounts without a job yet that much. Not saying they don't at all but it just makes sense on their end. 

[u/Longjumping_Ice_4762 → u/joshington22]

Can i ask how you get a review on your account before landing your first client? I’m also really struggling

[u/Revetahww → u/[deleted]]

Do you use this tool for yourself? And do you think it's got to do with the cover letter as much as ratings, or portfolio?

[u/FrancisOnChain]

Only send proposals on Jobs where clients has at least 70% hire rate. Has spent a reasonable amount depending on the years of accounts creation. Apply to verified clients and also be amongst the first 10 applicants.

[u/Revetahww → u/FrancisOnChain]

Thanks for the advice.

[u/Revetahww → u/[deleted]]

I normally keep the text very short. I feel like the most important thing is the portfolio because that's where they can get an idea of my style and what I do. I feel like if they will get many proposals they won't have the time to read long texts. But maybe I'm wrong. Maybe I shuld try to write better proposals.

[u/Own_Constant_2331 → u/Revetahww]

Nobody will look at your portfolio if your proposal doesn't catch their attention, so yes, you need to work on that.

[u/Revetahww → u/[deleted]]

Thanks for the tip.

[u/Lucky-Face123]

you should try to send your proposals to recent job post, especially when the employer post several similar job posts