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

[@chorizojoe8282]

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

[@ExtoSee]

haha

[@kruna1953]

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.

[@caravanlifenz]

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

[@2danimation3dgameart]

Cool

[@nacquatabryson8365]

That’s the same thing I was thinking. He got a new subscriber because of it.

[@misturamuhammad]

This comment made me watch this lol 😂

[@theworldaroundyou]

It not false, though I'm not a million, but I know someone who is a millionaire on upwork

[@ugurtemel9511]

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 🙏🙏

[@manalelattar567]

I'm sorry you got scammed and I just started looking for UPwork jobs Can you share your experience so I Can take Care

[@KidusGetachew-tw1jx]

Hey I am student plsss help me to start my first job on up work without experience 😢😢😢😢

[@justme-ef3kg]

@@KidusGetachew-tw1jxit sucks so much work and money spent no results I would recommend fiver or contra

[@steamerSama]

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

[@FreelanceFamilyMan]

Glad you liked it! Let me know if there are other topics you want more videos on

[@Nothingimportant1]

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.

[@FreelanceFamilyMan]

You should take a look at my new course that's perfect for beginners, it'll take you even more in depth on how to get those first clients: freelancefamilyman.com/upwork-course

[@nacquatabryson8365]

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

[@FreelanceFamilyMan]

Awesome, thank you!

[@ericcalhoun7202]

Extremely useful and applicable advice, no filler. Subscribed.

[@fashiondesigner247]

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

[@JamesOnachina-uk9zs]

Does it really work

[@mauriciopacheco5346]

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

[@FreelanceFamilyMan]

That's great!

[@GlebKarapish]

Curious. Did proofs help to find clients on upwork? I am struggling getting an interview

[@dailyrolling]

Did it work since its been 7 months? any update?

[@mauriciopacheco5346]

@dailyrolling sure! I started to get interviews in 2nd month and I started to get jobs in 4th month. I could get more jobs even before but I have a full-time job and I decided to start on Upwork as an additional income.

[@estherchisomochi8614]

How do I present proofs as a creative writer or copywriter

[@christoferbastidas2021]

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.

[@FreelanceFamilyMan]

Thanks for sharing your experience. In the beginning, I had to buy connects and I had an employee job but very little money to spend on connects so instead I learned how to get really good at writing proposals and selling myself because I knew I only had so many proposals I could send in a month and within about 2 months I was finally getting a client from every few jobs I applied to and then I was getting money to be able to buy more connects and then my conversion rate kept getting better and then I started getting job invites so I didn't need to use connects. So the best thing you can do when you can only apply to so many jobs is take TIME with each and every proposal you send to make sure it's really good and learn how to sell. I teach a lot how to sell on this channel. Also if you send an example proposal you've written to this form I can review it in an upcoming video: freelancefamilyman.com/contact

[@fareehaaslam6107]

To get Content writing job as a newbie how to get 1st job

[@TheEagleGaze]

did u get any job or not yet@@fareehaaslam6107

[@michaelnorton9715]

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 :)

[@FreelanceFamilyMan]

Thanks! Let me know if there are specific topics you want more videos on

[@Krush0-0]

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

[@chrisdoukiris7132]

Great Video! Thanks for the tips and tricks!

[@muhammadofei]

Great video new on Upwork so this is great advice.

[@Shahbaz_Sayyed]

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

[@lordclemz6111]

Hi Chad, this is really helpful, but i wish i can learn more on freelance

[@din_musaiev]

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

[@KindNetizen]

Thank you so much! I'm your new subscriber.

[@MarlonneWesley]

its important to keep the talking short and get in the account practically to show what one can do. Thank you

[@Grim_Studios_24]

Many thanks that's very helpful. 😇😇😇😇

[@yuriybogun]

thank you, Chad. The most frank video about upwork

[@FreelanceFamilyMan]

Thanks! Let me know if there are other topics you want to see videos on

[@commandacomla9468]

Just started upwork

[@Vipr9]

Did you make any money yet?

[@angelakaminishi9395]

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

[@bleupill5121]

This!

[@abdullahnaeem7275]

like every week or only 5 first.

[@leyoushow320]

Hey pro it's same thing with me , did you solve it 😢

[@littledreamer__]

heyy.. I even didn't get the free 50 first connect. I find the same problems. anyone know why and how?

[@alexwong8851]

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?

[@mirabelngoka5585]

This is helpful thank you.

[@-PhamVuAnhThu-A]

I don;'t know that freelancer have to have an interview with clients before get a job. So what advice would you give for us to prepare for an interview?

[@Mind596]

please tell me that if you have customer service experience for more than 08 years and if you have registered as customer service representative in upwork, what should I do to get an opportunity? PLEASE REPLY

[@OddSatisfaction-r7c]

How this would work with SEO industry? what kind of proof if you are starting off ?

[@littledovecitydust]

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

[@martinalawrence4457]

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

[@FreelanceFamilyMan]

What do you do as a freelancer?

[@christianmeditationcenter1111]

I've not even got my first and I've been buying. I'm going to fiverr

[@zeyadwahid9986]

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

[@keisymendoza9670]

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

[@dejandejanovic472]

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

[@MoonMoon-uf2kk]

Thanx so much .......from pk

[@parthapratimnath7053]

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.

[@FreelanceFamilyMan]

You mean show a portfolio you have on another platform like fiverr?

[@parthapratimnath7053]

@@FreelanceFamilyMan I mean the appraisal messages from other buyers

[@jakelake-u1q]

@@parthapratimnath7053 did you find your first job?

[@muzitheactuary7318]

Hi, How far with upwork, l just got started and l am in web development

[@deankinyua2365]

Proof .....thanks 🙏

[@debradavis9312]

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.

[@FreelanceFamilyMan]

Keep applying to as many jobs as possible and pull together a portfolio with whatever you can find of samples of your work but also testimonials of people you've worked with even if not past clients, and it'll help

[@Uos_Creatives_Media]

​@@FreelanceFamilyManhow do I apply for jobs sir

[@temiloluwaadunniade1084]

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

[@3rNa81]

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

[@FreelanceFamilyMan]

Yes definitely, use testimonials with people you've worked with outside upwork and it'll help you find more clients on upwork, you can actually send a link to past clients off upwork to write a testimonial for you at the bottom of your profile. And you just create a pdf with them to share with proposals.

[@MijdonOdinson]

How to show proof of software testing? my only experience is with a company I'm working in so I can't share my work there...

[@capolot]

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.

[@FreelanceFamilyMan]

Yes that's how I started. Get setup on Upwork and start applying to as many video editing jobs as you can, there are LOTS of them. But have samples of videos you've edited first, even if they're videos you just did for fun or practice. The best way to get freelance jobs as a video editor is to first hone your skills with editing, then create samples, and share those samples to prove your skills.

[@capolot]

@@FreelanceFamilyMan any good courses to take on video editing?

[@FarandYohanes]

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

[@FreelanceFamilyMan]

You can definitely talk about how you can do both but you need to attach them together. You can pitch to clients how you are a graphic designer with project management experience and can help manage the design projects. You don't want to try to go after 2 totally different jobs, keep your profile focused on one thing or a couple things that are all related.

[@panderichthys_rhombolepis]

Thank you for a such an excellent resource!

[@gloriabukachi1]

good information

[@opeyemiakinbobola5551]

How do I get a job as a customer service agent

[@Danimalfacts]

Very helpful

[@ClydeRougeAmbient]

Thanks for this. Slightly off topic but do you offer services for helping YT channels grow with SEO?

[@FreelanceFamilyMan]

Yes I do, you can visit here to see my services: arrowlightvideo.com/ and contact me there

[@Jasonx-uo2mx]

Very helpful

[@cirootube1391]

Good idea

[@chisomezeakunne2451]

Thank you

[@HemanammaHemanamma]

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.

[@graywarden8340]

Did you figure it out?

[@jhonny1805]

Thank you I'm new there

[@edidionginyang4872]

Nice one

[@kalgetachew5577]

How did you get those graphs

[@chahdsadiki3091]

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

[@peteroguntola8760]

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.

[@FreelanceFamilyMan]

They'll just have to take your word for it, if it was work done outside of Upwork. With graphic design clients know it's very rare that a freelancer steals someone else's work and tries to pass it off on their own

[@abrahamoguche4069]

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

[@FreelanceFamilyMan]

Keep at it and you'll find success freelancing!

[@abrahamoguche4069]

@@FreelanceFamilyMan can I send you a personal email sir or DM, I want to show you personal things I've learned

[@FreelanceFamilyMan]

@@abrahamoguche4069 My email is on my website: freelancefamilyman.com/contact

[@FOUAD07SMT]

Hi Abraham! pls can u update us oif u got the first client after 2 months o ut comment - thanks

[@Sarah-oq8tn]

Yeah i want to know also ?

[@t.nemarudethebest5993]

How do I get connects??????

[@theenergiespodcast4074]

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

[@FreelanceFamilyMan]

Yes, whatever you have that you've done is enough, and in time you'll have bigger and better projects to add to your portfolio and it doesn't matter if your initial portfolio has videos you've created for free or for yourself, what matters is that you're proving to the client that you know what you're doing.

[@theenergiespodcast4074]

@@FreelanceFamilyMan Thank you for your feedback. Sending you the best of vibes and wishing you the upmost success always.

[@Protectorification]

Ty 🤜🏾

[@RelationshipRendezvouz]

Thank you.

[@Lizzytv6887]

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

[@oluwabummy]

Yes, you'll pay for connects.

[@Mr_Inomov]

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🤝👌

[@FreelanceFamilyMan]

email me and I'll send it freelancefamilyman.com/contact

[@ungordosimpatico5876]

Wonder how i show proof if im a translator.

[@wolfie-o4i]

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?

[@FreelanceFamilyMan]

That's a scam! You should never deposit money to a client to begin working. They should be the one depositing money to you in Escrow with Upwork for flat rate projects. Cancel that contract and report them to Upwork

[@uzairakbar3584]

Can I givemy first order to my cousin?

[@FreelanceFamilyMan]

Yeah you can give an order to anyone

[@apalavra-x7h]

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

[@benardettossgay4408]

buy connects

[@savvyfreelancer4553]

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

[@FreelanceFamilyMan]

Showing that you have expertise in the area you're applying for, so having a strong portfolio of anything you can find to prove that you are worth hiring, also some freelance jobs like writing are harder to get approved for because of how saturated that type of freelancer job is on Upwork.

[@HMBLOSSOMS]

Thank you

[@tumusiimegracemary2491]

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

[@juliosalgado956]

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

[@moezvibes]

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

[@FreelanceFamilyMan]

For a job like that you could just show the transcription document and link to an audio file that you transcribed and make a note of how long it took you.

[@moezvibes]

@@FreelanceFamilyMan Thank you

[@JhonLloyd_75]

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

[@hime6935]

No you don't. Don't fall for the scums.

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[@XageArenaTv]

Can i see some of your videos

[@fareehaaslam6107]

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

[@FreelanceFamilyMan]

I've made many videos where I discuss how you can turn any experience you do have into an initial portfolio, you don't need paid client projects to have a portfolio. Find anything you can to prove you have the skills you say you have even if it's just free projects you did for fun

[@SageMetin2Ro]

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.

[@FreelanceFamilyMan]

What do you do as a freelancer? For many freelancers you need to create a project you do for yourself, not a paid client to create proof. For me, I was a video editor and all I had as proof when I first started was videos I edited for fun or from school and that was enough to provide my skills

[@iioo187]

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

[@FreelanceFamilyMan]

you can send me a message here: freelancefamilyman.com/contact

[@iioo187]

@@FreelanceFamilyMan I will thank you very very much! :)

[@FreemanCoral]

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[@karatinaTv]

Hi chad am currently dealing with content and copywriting am stuck

[@FreelanceFamilyMan]

Have you had any responses yet to proposals for interviews?

[@spiderman8632]

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

[@NatiArch]

i want clint in architecture please help

[@FreelanceFamilyMan]

That's a great niche, what type of architecture do you offer?

[@G_dawgtv]

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

[@FreelanceFamilyMan]

You can't, they can only message you and once they accept the proposal and open up an interview then you can message them

[@G_dawgtv]

@@FreelanceFamilyMan Oh yes. Learnt that the hard way. Give an example of a great proposal please

[@noeramirez2907]

Does anybody know who this guy is in 0:42

[@NicholasGodfery-r1d]

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[@angelakaminishi9395]

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

[@FreelanceFamilyMan]

Yeah you can only send what you can afford to buy in connects but that's why practicing proposals and getting really good at creating quality will allow you to submit less and get more work, I always say to prioritize quality of proposals over quantity, but it's only through writing many that you get the practice, so. I would spend some time writing proposals to real jobs to practice but not actually sending them and using connects.

[@ssaajjkkoo]

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

[@FreelanceFamilyMan]

Once you're in contract you can share email unless they need your email to help you scope out the project

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[@cgnomad2197]

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?

[@FreelanceFamilyMan]

I recommend not trying to go through someone else's profile to get those first reviews, it won't really do you much good in the end, just try to find smaller projects for smaller clients with small budgets where you can look really competitive because your skills are just above that which they're asking for and finish the project quickly and ask for that review. Make sure to communicate with client during project to deliver until they're satisfied, even if that means walking away with less money because you ended up putting in more time to really impress the client.

[@cgnomad2197]

@@FreelanceFamilyMan Thanks man, I appreciate you answering that's good of you. So basically take the loss for the first project to get a good review?

[@TiffanysBunnyGang]

I have a successful KZbin channel so I have proof but crickets

[@DadundddaD]

Chad G.? Are you GigaChad?

[@realraycrimestories]

00:06

[@cheekymonkeygirl3378]

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

[@isaacmunachimanthony4870]

Proof for hacking

[@CerfCraft]

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

[@Absolutechannel1]

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%