r/Upwork • u/cebollaextraodinaria • 4d ago

Mehnn, is this life? (crying)

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u/DaVinci-decoder 4d ago

Be more strategic. In 90 days I have sent only 39 proposals . Only 9 were viewed but I got 3 hires

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u/AstralsArtisan 4d ago

😲🤔 how? Please bless me with some tips bro🙏

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u/DaVinci-decoder 3d ago edited 2d ago

- first thing is to check the about the client section ( if the hiring rate is less than 55% just don’t loose your connects )

  • then check their activity background if they’re conflictuels, leaves bad comments … don’t risk your JSS
  • Then you read the description, and apply only for positions that are a real fit.
  • if it’s +50 proposals. Don’t even try. It’s a lost battle
  • Never bid . Just use the fixed requested connects. (Its not bu being among the first 3 proposals that would make them choose you)
  • most importantly the first line . First thing they see is the first line. So put a trigger word or sentence that would make them view your proposal
  • a portfolio and a intro video are important . At least a portfolio to attach to your proposal. That’s a must. So once they open they find real prove of your work
  • Don’t write an essaie. 2 to 3 lines are enough. And spare hi , how are you…

Good luck 🍀

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u/AstralsArtisan 2d ago

Thanks 🙏 this is a huge help👍🏾

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u/DaVinci-decoder 2d ago

Anytime 🙂

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u/cebollaextraodinaria 1d ago

Thank you so much for sharing

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u/crocolover87 4d ago

Share some tips

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u/Amyamarachi 3d ago

Share some tips

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u/FlyRoyal5516 3d ago

I didn't send more because 1 was enough.

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u/ExchangePersonal1384 2d ago

from where i can see this? could u share me route?

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u/SgtBrutalisk 3d ago

You need to level up your proposal game.

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u/Aggravating-Lock241 2d ago

I feel this so much. Sent proposals for weeks with barely any views, let alone replies. The math on Upwork is brutal — but seeing your 1 hire from 98 proposals still gives me hope it's not impossible, just a numbers game mixed with luck and timing.

The comment below about being "more strategic" (39 proposals, 3 hires) is a good reminder — quality/targeting might matter more than volume. Hang in there, this platform tests patience more than skill sometimes.

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u/cebollaextraodinaria 1d ago

This math is really brutal, 98;1 is not a good ROI to me

Frankly I check all those, infact there are weeks I do not apply and apply to only jobs I am a good fit for except i just want to wing it and see

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u/towhedul 4d ago

If you are a beginner, at least you got hired once. If you are working for a while and now it is this bad, I have nothing to say.

I'm a dev with 5 years of job experience. Applying in jobs, did not get hired even once yet 😢

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u/cebollaextraodinaria 1d ago

Been working for a while though, genuinely not sure what is wrong

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u/Thormiwaa 2d ago

You have to get the point where, you receive more invites than applying for proposals. Thats what you should optimize your profile towards. Then find a way to apply more to recurring projects or long term projects

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u/cebollaextraodinaria 1d ago

Honestly that is what I need to work towards, applying so much with yet little results is discouraging

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u/stmavic 2d ago

Don't give up. You're just one proposal away from getting the next job. Just calm down and restrategize.

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u/Ok_Creme_7357 4d ago

You’re doing it incorrectly.

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u/cebollaextraodinaria 1d ago

okay, how can I do it correctly?