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[@JoshBurnsTech]

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[@KING-ej5qj]

Hi sir ! How much of SQL experience do I need to acquire a job on Upwork ?. I'm a newbie and I'm wondering how long it will take me to become a SQL developer.

[@clementartist2805]

I need help bro.plz can u help me with my upwork acount.no client accept me i have been so long .. scrolling everday waiting for client 😭😭

[@annishenko]

I have tried to contact their support for 2 weeks already. No phone number and the support just defaults to making a ticket. I have created several tickets and no one ever got back to me. Is this common for everyone Josh? Maybe there's a work around to get someone to email you back ? Penny for your thoughts 😊😊

[@JoshBurnsTech]

@@annishenko Try the Upwork Help twitter account.

[@annishenko]

@@JoshBurnsTech Do I need to have Twitter for that ? I cant handle more logins lol

[@cerilkaalin7364]

The stamps are... 1. 1:45 Add Testimonials to your Profile 2. 3:41 Be Insanely Active on Upwork 3. 5:12 Get Inspiration on Upwork 4. 7:22 Improve Profile SEO (Search Engine Optimization) on Upwork 5. 8:52 Focus on the Client 9:49 Pro Tip 10:05 His Cover Letter

[@FreelanceMVP]

So true about being willing to do things that others are not willing to do. HUGE contributing factor to success on Upwork. Excellent point Josh.

[@davidlitaba]

This is the longest 11 minutes Upwork Tips Video I have ever watched. Its FULL of Wisdom. I had to literally write 90% of the TIPS. Thanks man 🙏 am definitely subscribing and watching more videos under your freelancing playlist.

[@JoshBurnsTech]

Thanks David! Glad it helped you. 😁

[@webizy369]

I took inspiration from you and I honestly thought you are another "KZbinr, take my advice" but I got 2 works right now, and that's unbelievable

[@JoshBurnsTech]

haha! I try to be as transparent as possible, which is why I always show my earnings. Everything on my channel is exactly what's worked for me on Upwork. Glad the video helped you!

[@RichRightMedia]

Can't wait for my first job. It been a month already 🙏

[@jinalsolanki6615]

Hello Josh I got the project on upwork it's a scams n they took my work but didn't gave money asking for linking fee ?? What to do now ??

[@AsadKhan-gd8fn]

@@jinalsolanki6615 never pay for any work to client, these are scams, and stick to submit all your work on upwork, if something wrong then you can report that profile and upwork may guide you further

[@maurinesiele4634]

Hello Web, kindly get in touch

[@naveenkhan395]

Josh, your videos are of a very high quality. I like how smoothly your sentences flow that make the video move so seamlessly.

[@JoshBurnsTech]

Thank you SO MUCH, Naveen! I work hard on the content flow, so that means a lot.

[@proactivechain]

This is gold! 100% worth the listen. I did the exact thing . And it worked! I had to pause my profile cause I was getting more invites and I had to decline the ones that did not align with me perfectly

[@JoshBurnsTech]

Thanks so much! Super awesome to hear that. Most new freelancers don't realize that the most successful freelancers with long-term clients rarely search for new jobs.

[@sandhyaayyasamy4082]

@@JoshBurnsTech sir upwork after registration hav to pay any amount for getting jobs sir

[@proactivechain]

@@JoshBurnsTech exactly its a snowball effect!

[@CarlAshfield]

I just want to say thank you! I watched this video last week and did exactly what you said. Out of 9 proposals sent so far, I have won 2 of them! I was never winning proposals before and I think mentioning their name and following the template helped loads.. and I will win more and more as the reviews start coming in 😊

[@shreejisoftware4127]

Can you give me tips ?

[@codenamemoe9337]

Hey it's been a year now, how have you found it?

[@mahnoorfatima9951]

Thanks to your tips that I applied to propose on jobs effectively, I was finally able to land a job after 2 months most of which I wasn't really active sending proposals until recently and I can say it felt like quick success... I finally completed my first job and although the pay is quite low but for now I'm trying to build my profile before I charge higher. I'm also getting more interviews so alot of connects which usually people run out of but I just don't face the scarcity of em anymore and I'm lovin it. SO THANKYOU JOSH for your strategic tips!

[@JoshBurnsTech]

This is so awesome to hear! Keep up the great work and thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment. 😁

[@abdulnafay72]

In which niche are you working? BTW congrats and good luck!

[@viniciussabara2951]

saving this video for lifetime... i didnt watch yet the others, but by far your charisma and knowledge is pure gold, thanks from brazil

[@eddie-hdtv]

needed to hear a lot of what you said. thank you so much!!

[@EditingwithLalit]

Thank you, Josh, you are really great and only because of you and by following your tips and advice, I have upgraded my Profile on Upwork, and it has been two months on Upwork and I got hired on my first job and not only this, I got many interviews and really thankful to you man and respect you a lot. I hope in the future, I got the chance to meet you once in my life.

[@CherylRussell-do7wk]

Josh, your videos are so helpful! Thank you for taking the time to create these. I have been a freelancer on Upwork for some time now and have a few large contracts, so I rarely search for or apply to jobs anymore. Your tips have helped me to improve my profile however, and they have been extremely helpful to my brother who is just starting out on the platform.

[@JoshBurnsTech]

Hi Cheryl! I'm super happy to hear that and thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment. Very appreciated! :)

[@JWinston]

THank you so much for this! I will say this is the only video that I stopped/paused to do what you said! Thank you!

[@JoshBurnsTech]

You're very welcome! I'm so happy to hear that this video helped you.

[@anamatika6322]

This is a video where I don't want to use time stamps. I don't want to skip a second! You are ✨💎✨ !

[@JoshBurnsTech]

Glad you enjoyed it! : )

[@tahaqureshi5264]

Thank you. Your tips helped alot. Specially the tip related to SEO. I figured this thing out last month when I hired another freelancer on upwork that your previous job titles matter alot. 👍

[@JoshBurnsTech]

You’re very welcome! SEO helps tremendously for recommendations.

[@arlene9067]

Just got here, looking for tips on how to win client in upwork. Been with upwork since 2017, however, due I got a full time job, I became inactive in upwork. Lately I realized that I need a part time job and earn extra. Thank you, I will focus, be more active, be patient and fix my upwork profile.

[@NooglerNafiz]

Hi Josh. You always provide high quality videos.❤️❤️❤️

[@JoshBurnsTech]

So glad that you enjoy them! 😁

[@thanushansivakumar5066]

Hi Josh Burns Tech, I work as a freelancer in Sri Lanka. I've recently started watching your videos on KZbin, and they've proven to be really beneficial to me! I subscribed to your channel and will continue to look for more content from you, thank you. 😍

[@randeejones7031]

This is exactly what I needed to see today! Thanks Josh happy to be a new subscriber!!!

[@JoshBurnsTech]

Thanks, Randee! Really appreciate the sub.😀

[@randeejones7031]

@@JoshBurnsTech No problem man! I've been on Upwork for a little over a year and thanks to the things I've learned from your channel, I'm FINALLY starting to get a bit of traction. Thanks again for all your insights!

[@kolematthew4002]

I really appreciate your insightful mentorship, Josh!!

[@JoshBurnsTech]

You're very welcome!

[@TanmayPanchal]

Very informative and insightful information shared! Really very great tips!!! Thank you so much!🤝

[@premraj4539]

A very helpful video man Especially for beginners like me. You've helped me to improve a lot. You are really my inspiration 👍👍

[@JoshBurnsTech]

So happy to hear that man! Thanks so much for the comment! 👍

[@nanokhan3390]

Thank you so much Josh, this is gold. 👍🏻💜

[@JoshBurnsTech]

Glad you enjoyed it, Nano! :)

[@santhoshn3766]

Thank you so much for sharing!!

[@JoshBurnsTech]

You’re welcome! Thanks so much for the comment. 😁

[@ansarqazi4377]

The content is so great! I appreciate that!

[@JoshBurnsTech]

You're very welcome! :)

[@Creophagous]

I am starting now on upwork.

[@user-sl6sg5bf3z]

I'm excited to learn from a PRO like you and I know I will be there too someday.

[@JoshBurnsTech]

Keep that mindset!

[@moveit1183]

Thanks Josh!! This really helped me.

[@JoshBurnsTech]

Glad it helped!

[@mullarknight6546]

Thanks so much for this tips

[@shy_donut8307]

I just got my second gig but the pay is low and I'm getting tired of it. I least my client is really nice and passionate about what they want to do. I got my second gig after about a month, but haven't gotten an responses from my proposals lately. As a broke college student, I really need this video😭😫

[@JoshBurnsTech]

Stay positive and keep improving! I really hope this video helps you. 👍

[@stephaniesylla4413]

Thank you , I'm a beginner on Upwork and I'm not gonna give up thank u for those tips

[@JoshBurnsTech]

You're very welcome Stéphanie! :)

[@annishenko]

Very helpful. Thanks Josh !

[@JoshBurnsTech]

You’re welcome, Ann! :)

[@ghostlyverse2722]

Love your experience man got insight what is going wrong and what to fix thank you so much

[@JoshBurnsTech]

You’re very welcome!

[@ghostlyverse2722]

@@JoshBurnsTech i have a question too bro do community help? Can it be part of this tips too?

[@Dr.shraddha15]

I recently joined Upwork as a resume writer and noticed that you're also active in this field. I've been navigating fixed-price projects, such as resume writing for $15, but I'm finding the multiple revisions quite challenging. It would be incredibly helpful to connect with someone like you to learn how to handle these situations more effectively. Would you be open to connecting and perhaps sharing some insights or tips? I would greatly appreciate your guidance. I look forward to the possibility of connecting!

[@ralfsbanders6108]

Amazing in info! Thanks for sheering ;)

[@JoshBurnsTech]

Glad you liked it! :)

[@satishchakma7555]

I watched this video, read the comments and thought "this is just another youtuber". But somehow i followed your instructions and got my first hourly contract. 🙂 i have been trying upwork for a long time, but failed. I can't thank you enough for your videos. If you ever visit my country BANGLADESH, i would be happy to have you as my guest. Take love ❤️

[@JoshBurnsTech]

This is so amazing to hear! I'm so glad that my video helped you on Upwork and thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment.

[@willfowls2400]

super helpful, will give this a shot!

[@JoshBurnsTech]

Hope it helps you!

[@UrbanetRadiolive]

Great Video! Josh, have you considered separating the mic from the table so it does not move? TY for the info!

[@JoshBurnsTech]

Hey! Watch one of my newer videos. I haven't used that mic in a long time.

[@maryb3357]

You're my Idol. I wish to have my Profile upgrade from Top Rated to Top rated Plus. Will follow all your tips. I always watch everything in your video and never skip! 😉

[@JoshBurnsTech]

Thanks Mary! :) New video coming tomorrow!

[@JosePineda-tt4jw]

Súper useful information!

[@JoshBurnsTech]

Thanks so much, Jose! 😁🙏

[@wanjaukevin3212]

YOUR MIC IS INSANE BRO. THANKS FOR THIS TIPS 💌

[@JoshBurnsTech]

LOL Got a new mic now and currently building out a new KZbin set :) You're welcome!

[@Dr.shraddha15]

Loved your content 🎉 I started getting projects on upwork. Thanks ❤

[@JoshBurnsTech]

I'm glad you found my channel! :)

[@rendivs925]

i am 18 years old with MERN stack skills, i started now

[@samsonmaluki2940]

very informative. i am starting on upwork and with no any recent testimonials..!! wish me luck

[@JoshBurnsTech]

Thanks, Samson! If you have anyone that you've worked with professionally in the past, contact them and see if they would be willing to give you a testimonal.

[@Owais_kalyar]

I am a level 2 seller on Fiverr and new on Upwork, I am so impressed with the way you work on Upwork and honesty sharing useful tips. Thank you, dear

[@JoshBurnsTech]

Awesome to hear that you're starting on Upwork! I think it's important to try all the major freelance platforms.

[@Owais_kalyar]

@@JoshBurnsTech yes, I have sent over 40 proposals on Upwork but the job winning ratio is very low, can you suggest me some tips, please

[@umair5807]

@@Owais_kalyar Dear, I am also new on Upwork, have sent over 12 proposals, 1 interviewed with 0 job wins. What are the hidden tips which we are missing? Is there a need to imporve our skill or send proposals regularly to get job ?

[@achiwijaya1015]

Josh. When i watch this.. I'm on crying cause it feels like.. I'm nothing. I am a social media manager who dont get a job in over 3 months. And u make spirit comes in. Thanks.

[@JoshBurnsTech]

Hey! Do your best to stay positive and consistent. Improve something every single day :)

[@TheWritingBeingg]

Thank you for this

[@JoshBurnsTech]

You’re welcome!!

[@artofayaz]

Thank you , new on Upwork this video 📸 helped Alot

[@JoshBurnsTech]

You're very welcome! Glad to hear that it helped you on Upwork. 😀

[@juliareyes9919]

NEW SUBSCRIBER HERE AND DECIDED TO SWITCH PATH FROM BPO INDUSTRY to FREELANCING from the Philippines😁

[@rohmanatasi1771]

What do you think about accepting jobs that are not related to your skills? ( As a beginner )

[@lonelyredwolf4608]

Josh thank you for insight. I'm coming to Upwork to put in some work .

[@JoshBurnsTech]

You're very welcome!

[@ONEdesignALL]

I am new to upwork. I did sit for hours looking for jobs in upwork then I finally noticed I have only 9 connects.

[@marcosoria83]

Thanks for your tips! God bless!

[@JoshBurnsTech]

Anytime Marco! 👍

[@jyjy50]

I have been patient since 5 years

[@Sappien]

Thanks, Good video.

[@JoshBurnsTech]

Super glad that you enjoyed it! 🙏

[@evertars]

Great video!

[@JoshBurnsTech]

Thank you so much, Yanet! 😀

[@DigitalPartner1]

Thanks 👍 your support 💕

[@JoshBurnsTech]

You’re welcome!

[@krishnaraj3531]

Love to hear your simple tips for Wining the job on #upwork Hope it will help me to get job as I started it for digital marketing services. Thanks again Josh

[@JoshBurnsTech]

You're very welcome, Krishna! Thanks so much for the comment.😀

[@djamiladerdour5675]

Hi Josh, what do you think about a powerapps developer and has he a good place in the freelance market? Thanks for your videos

[@nike_thumbnail11]

Your videos inspire me lot.

[@JoshBurnsTech]

I'm happy to hear that! :)

[@suman121069]

Thank you so much for your information and skillshare code. its means a lot to me. thank you so so sooo much

[@favoureugene6262]

Please what is the code help me please 🙏

[@user-cd4tr9w]

I have 2 years on upwork, and I did not get any job until now

[@mahrukhbutt9161]

This is a great video.

[@JoshBurnsTech]

I’m really glad you think so! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment. 😁

[@note_07]

Claiming this 💖

[@ajibademotunrayo8453]

I once asked for a testimonial from a former client through LinkedIn but it wasn't approved. Any idea why?

[@speakstheobvious5769]

I was doubtful about you videos at first. I was very pessimistic when I spent a couple months without getting good clients or jobs on Upwork. I watched your videos and poo-pooed them. Well, within 4 months of using some of your tips, I have a 100% JSS and I'm Top Rated Plus. I'm getting jobs and sometimes I'm getting jobs at a higher rate than other bidders and wining contract that have upwards of 20 proposals. I don't know how, or why, but the clients are picking me.

[@ssmeditation1704]

I want to be a SQL server developer like you and I started only from today😔. Can you suggest me the syllabus I need to study for this? Please help I have no idea.

[@mzuhairyounis2415]

Best tips💯💯💯💯

[@JoshBurnsTech]

Thank you! 🙏

[@balewgizem]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH Josh for sharing your experience and tips. Keep it up. I came back today to prove it WORKED 100%. It had been a month since I got my first $100 job which was completed with 5 star review. I (re)watched your videos and try to be client centeric in everything. For those of you who don't get your first job, just watch the videos again and again, try to apply on your profile, proposal and communication with clients. Good luck!

[@JoshBurnsTech]

Thanks so much for sharing! I’m so glad that I was able to help you. 😁

[@johnpauladimonyemma]

Nice video Joshua

[@JoshBurnsTech]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@monzonxshian4055]

Thank you

[@JoshBurnsTech]

You're very welcome! 👍

[@five6754]

Upwork is literally either filled with time wasting / tire kicking employers who ghost you, scam accounts, and people who want premium services for sweat shop rates. It was great a year ago, now it sucks.

[@JoshBurnsTech]

You’re focusing on the negativity my friend. What you just described are problems that exist on every freelance platform. You just have to do your best to filter those accounts out by using advanced search and putting more time into your job search process. After you land long term consistent clients, those problems disappear.

[@untukmuguru]

Hi Josh Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge about Upwork. I first got to know Upwork from a friend and he immediately recommended your KZbin Channel. Then I joined one of the Upwork groups in Indonesia and it turns out that many people find this channel helpful. If allowed, I would like to make Indonesian subtitles for your videos so that more Indonesians can jump into Upwork and learn from your KZbin Channel. At least it will be useful for those who are new to Upwork and not very proficient in English. I will not charge for this subtitle. Everything is free as a form of my thanks to you and also for more people to watch this channel and learn Upwork here. Thank you for all the knowledge and I am waiting for your reply to my request. Best Regards Nana

[@Hitlyfe]

When started upwork in 2021 I didn’t have a specific skill. I watched your videos and learned from you. I am now learning sql and I have made 500$ already this year

[@JoshBurnsTech]

That's so awesome to hear! Are you learning admin or dev?

[@Hitlyfe]

@@JoshBurnsTech admin, do you have any suggestions on what’s best

[@JoshBurnsTech]

@@Hitlyfe If you're asking what track is best (admin or dev) then either. Both pay well and have demand. I went the admin route because I enjoy doing it the most. Best thing to do is try both and see what you like.

[@DanishMalik-im1sf]

I have the same book for python "Automating the boring stuff with python". i just started it so let me know if it will actually help.

[@IFA_BunnyDrawings]

I've just graduated, my only experiences are the internship projects and one 2-weeks project, others don't have any relation to my skills, also, they don't have LinkedIn profiles. What do I do? Please help 🥺🌺

[@heisfigo]

I have no client yet how would I now get the testimonials

[@jeancoleman2757]

I am a voice over artist. When I was trying to sign up, I couldn't find a listing for voice over. Am I missing something?

[@jinnmi251]

I sent my 1st proposal on upwork and recieved a response also what to do next

[@Mochore_Ruth]

Hello Josh what if you have no past work experience...where can you get the testimonials and reviews from???

[@JoshBurnsTech]

They have to come from someone who you've worked with or worked for. Testimonials are reviews of work that you've done.

[@wixonlinesales-wixNspace]

GOOD JOB

[@JoshBurnsTech]

Thanks!

[@winson2999]

Join platform that rewards with simple tasks and learn about their app which surely brings you the benefit as rewards while watching KZbin

[@ibrahimhararwala]

How do I set my Upwork profile availability to On? I haven't earned any money so far.

[@egyptiansoldier6535]

Is there any freelancer KZbinrs without bots swarming their comment section

[@zubairahmed6908]

Hi, Josh you're great. I need some advice from you as I am Web developer in the past I used to full stack developer(you know coding part) so I leave that niche and started my career as a Squarespace developer and I am earning good(although I am trying to improve it), so my query is as I know MySQL and I have knowledge in it(intermediate level), now I'm thinking to improvise this skill as SQL dba developer so MySQL and SQL are same? Can I learn this skill in 3 months, of course, I will practice it? Can you suggest me skillshare course regarding this skill? PS: I leave my earlier niche because I was bored

[@JoshBurnsTech]

MySQL is a RDBMS, like SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, etc. It could take you 3 months, it could take you 6 months, it could take you a year, it could take you 2 years, etc. The time it takes to learn a skill is 100% dependent on the person learning the skill. Just go to skillshare and look at the courses with the best reviews. 👍

[@zubairahmed6908]

@@JoshBurnsTech Yes I know thanks for the advice, btw I am from CS background

[@abhijiths.m4389]

Brother ,Can youe Please Upload " Various Category of Upwork Badge and Freelancers requirements to get those Badge "

[@JoshBurnsTech]

Thanks for the recommendation! I will definitely keep that in mind.

[@Trendingshorts2k23]

Hi Josh, I need your ideas to start on Upwork. Please help me

[@waheedadegbite9170]

I'm sorry man, I couldn't stop laughing at 0:18 🤣😂🤣. But overall great video and great tips. Thanks

[@JoshBurnsTech]

That was obviously a joke man LOL Not a real cover letter.

[@HarshSharma-qq9bl]

Brother, I am rated 5 star on Fiverr, But till today I haven't got even a single job on Upwork, Don't know what to do

[@louistazvivinga1713]

Thanks a lot Josh

[@JoshBurnsTech]

You're very welcome, Louis!

[@risperndinji7116]

What about as a beginner

[@AkashRoy-np8id]

Can I get a job within a week..? Please guide me here.... I am absolutely new here in Upwork...

[@fishbarbeque8540]

For All my muslims here!!! MAKE TAHAJUD!!!!! MAKE DUA!!!!!! Thank you Josh this is great content!

[@chrisbenn]

Can someone from EU, Denmark get jobs on Upwork? Some KZbinrs say it is US Only? But there are some looking for danish writers and translators! I do not get it!

[@Fantaisma116]

What if one never worked before any trying to start from hete ?

[@Surya-qx5vl]

Superb speech Joshua Sir. I’m a transcriptionist in Upwork and I finished 10 jobs and earned 200$+

[@kingofyoutube9318]

Wow. How do you write proposals?

[@Surya-qx5vl]

@@kingofyoutube9318 By your format only Sir. Client name has to be involved and clearing their doubts regarding in the description At last attaching my experience. Now I’m getting invites from other clients also. Your videos helped me a lot. Thanks Sir 😊

[@kingofyoutube9318]

@@Surya-qx5vl Thank you for your response. I'm not the guy in the video.

[@Surya-qx5vl]

@@kingofyoutube9318 I know

[@JoshBurnsTech]

Thanks so much! HUGE congrats to you! Keep up the work. 👏

[@johnsonbianca5374]

What are ghost writing But I’m new and don’t know how to go about it

[@sakshiasare3623]

hey Josh, is Digital marketing a in demand skill?

[@JoshBurnsTech]

Absolutely! There's a lot of successful freelancers on Upwork with that skill set.

[@sakshiasare3623]

@@JoshBurnsTech Thank you!

[@favoureugene6262]

Please someone should help me with testimonial 🙏 I have been on Upwork no job I need help. Thanks 😊