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Upwork according to me. I get asked questions about Upwork often, and here are my sayings about it. Firstly, I would like to mention that everyone has a different experience, so take my words with a grain of salt. Getting your first job on Upwork is difficult. I started applying for jobs on Upwork in November 2024 and got my first job in January 2025. Technically, it wasn't through Upwork. I found the job on LinkedIn, and we initiated the contract on Upwork. So the key takeaway from here is, if you are already working for a client off Upwork, ask the client to transfer it to Upwork. Yes, Upwork takes some percent of the payment from you as a service charge, but if you want to build your Upwork profile, that's one thing you can do. So then I had USD, bought connects, and started applying for additional jobs. What do I look at when I apply for jobs? 1. Where is the client from? If the client is from India, Pakistan, Indonesia, or the Far East in general, it's usually a red flag. Most are scammers out there. They abuse you with payment. The work they give and the payment are not balanced. Especially if it's a fixed payment type, run away from it. There may be good clients from there, but they are rare. 2. How much has the client spent, and when did they join? If the client has been on Upwork for a long time and has hired many freelancers before, but their total spend is low, it means they don't pay much. They either hire you and become inactive for a while, or they pay a very low amount. If you are looking for your first job, this may not be a luxury you need to have. 3. When did the client join Upwork? This is debatable. If the client joined recently and they are posting their first job, it may be because their account was blocked previously because they did something malicious, and they are joining with a new account. Or it could really be a new joiner who has none of that history. So maybe you should gamble and apply for the job if the client's location is in Europe or the West and the job description is well written. 4. Number of proposals If the job has 50+ proposals already, I usually skip applying for it. This may not always be right, but I don't gamble my connects for the rare chance that my application will be looked at. If you are rich, you could bid, but usually the bid will also be higher. 5. What type of freelancers has the client hired before? I go through the client's previous freelancers and check out the profiles of their previous hires. If it's a mix of different countries and different ratings, it's a green flag. But if they are always hiring from a specific location or only hiring a specific type of rating, like Top Rated Plus, it's a red flag. I will skip it. 6. The client's rating and the ratings the client gave to freelancers I look at the client's rating and the comments given by their previous freelancers. If it's below 4 stars, I don't dare apply. I also look at the ratings the client gave to freelancers. If it's always 3 or 4 stars, it's a red flag because I will probably not be any different and end up getting the same rating. I think it's enough for now. Again, this is based on my experience. People who are already on Upwork, the comment section is open for you to share your experience.

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If I had to build my LinkedIn personal brand from scratch, here's exactly what I'd do. ⏺Don't use the "Open to Work" banner. Instead, start posting about the problems you see and the solutions you can provide. Let your work speak before your profile does. ⏺ Build the right network. Connect with people who share your interests. Don't just connect with everyone focus on hiring managers, founders, CEOs, recruiters, and professionals in your field. ⏺Don't send cold DMs. Engage with their content first. Leave thoughtful comments, share your perspective, and create value. When you finally reach out, they'll recognize your name. ⏺Invest in your profile. Use a professional photo, a clear headline, and a banner that reflects your expertise. Remove unnecessary details and make your profile easy to understand. ⏺Create a strong presence. Consistency matters more than going viral. Keep sharing what you learn, what you build, and how you think. People remember those who consistently add value. Your personal brand isn't built by saying you're looking for opportunities. It's built by giving people a reason to come looking for you. Note: This is for individuals who genuinely want to build a professional network on LinkedIn and believe in the significance of personal branding. Based on my experience, I have observed that startups, companies, accelerators like YC and Techstars, and other venture-backed organizations request LinkedIn profiles so that your profile can serve as your portfolio before your resumes are even considered. You can send me a connection here.

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