How To Get Your Upwork Profile Approved (Even If You Got Rejected 10x)

2/5/2019 How to get your Upwork profile approved (even if you got rejected 10x)
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How to get your Upwork pro le

approved (even if you’ve been rejected
10 times)
DANNY MARGULIES — 76 COMMENTS
According to CEO Stephane Kasriel, Upwork gets 10,000 new signups EVERY DAY.
As the site grows more popular, they’re also becoming more selective with who can
apply for jobs. Lately, I’ve been getting an increasing number of emails from readers
who are having a hard time getting their pro le approved.
I know this can be frustrating. So today, I’m going to share the proven strategies my
team and I have tested behind the scenes to increase your pro le’s chances of
being approved by Upwork.
Before we dive in, it’s important to keep a few things in mind:
1. Upwork’s rejection policy is a GOOD thing. Because it’s the best freelancing site
in the world, a LOT of people want to make an account. Having a screening process
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means that when your pro le does get approved, you’ll face far less competition
and your account will be even more valuable.
2. When Upwork rejects a pro le, it’s not happening randomly or arbitrarily.
When a client searches for freelancers, Upwork uses an algorithm based on a
speci c set of criteria to determine who shows up, and in what order. While the
account approval process may have a human component as well, it’s likely that the
rst “line of defense” is an algorithm similar to what they use to deliver up search
results. If you take time to think about WHAT Upwork is looking for and WHY, you
can take steps to signi cantly increase your chance of being approved. (These steps
will also give you a better shot at being hired and quickly boosting your freelance
career.)
3. If Upwork rejects your pro le, it’s not the end. Even if you don’t get approved,
you can always make some changes and resubmit your pro le. There’s no reason to
stop trying if you’re rejected the rst (or second, or third) time.
Now, without further ado…
How to get your Upwork pro le approved:

1. Show Upwork you’re a serious professional – right from the start
2. Tell Upwork EVERYTHING you can do
3. Never choose just one work subcategory
4. Try your best to list the maximum number of skills
5. Don’t undersell your experience level
6. Let Upwork calculate a personalized “rate tip”
7. Make sure your title isn’t too vague (or too speci c)
8. Go beyond the bare minimum with your pro le overview
9. Yes, you DO have employment history
10. Include ALL your education (not just college degrees)
11. Treat your pro le like a resume
12. Bolster your pro le with a few portfolio pieces (or make some quickly if you
don’t have any)
13. Have your other professional accounts “vouch” for you
14. Prove yourself with Upwork’s skill tests
15. Keep improving your pro le and try again
1) Show Upwork you’re a serious professional – right from

the start
When you sign up for Upwork, you’re not just creating an account. You’re creating a
freelance BUSINESS (or taking an existing one to the next level).
From the very rst step, Upwork makes it clear that they’re looking for people who
take freelancing as seriously as they do.
For example: when entering your email address, Upwork shows a preference for
business email addresses (e.g., yourname@somecompany.com) over personal
emails (e.g., Gmail or Hotmail.)
If you don’t already have one, you can create your own business email through
Gmail for just a few bucks a month (starts with a 14-day free trial).
2) Tell Upwork EVERYTHING you can do

Upwork wants its freelancers to win jobs and earn big money. To help make this
possible, they’re always monitoring the balance between the supply of freelancers
and the demand of jobs.
If too many freelancers are applying for the same types of jobs, it can put a strain on
the market. To preempt this, Upwork may reject your pro le on the grounds that
there aren’t enough opportunities for the combination of skills and work categories
you chose.
One way to prevent this from happening is to give Upwork as much information
about your capabilities as possible to show you’re open to doing di erent types of
work. This way, they can evaluate your pro le against a larger pool of potential jobs.
What NOT to do — this freelancer doesn’t give Upwork much to go on.
3) Never choose just one work subcategory

After you choose a service, Upwork will ask you which “types of work” you’re able to
do. The more of these you choose (up to 4 max), the more jobs you’re telling
Upwork you’re likely to do.
You don’t need to have an ounce of professional freelancing experience to choose

these. If you see something you can do, let Upwork know.
Keep in mind, a lot of job types overlap which can make it even easier to nd
relevant options. For example, if you can do “Article & Blog Writing,” you can
probably write “Web Content” as well (do you know any blog that isn’t on the web?).
If you run out of options, you can always choose the “other” option, which is listed
under every type of service.
Every work category has an “Other” option you can select to broaden the jobs you’re eligible for.
4) Try your best to list the maximum number of skills

You don’t need to be a world-class expert to say that you have a particular skill. You
just need a basic knowledge and familiarity with the topic. For example, if you’ve
read blogs about using the web to sell products, you can list “Internet Marketing” as
one of your skills.
With that said, be sure to only list genuine skills that are relevant to the service you
o er — even if it means you’ll end up with fewer than the maximum of 10 skills.
(Example: If you want to be a freelance web developer, don’t choose something like
“Microsoft Word,” even if you’ve been using it since you were in elementary school.)
There are too many skills for Upwork to list them all out, so feel free to “go crazy”
and type anything you can think of into the search bar. You never know what may
pop up in the suggested skills.
Another great way to quickly nd ideas is to check out the pro les of other
freelancers who o er the same service to see what’s available.
For example, let’s take my pro le:
These are the exact skills I have on my Upwork pro le right now
As you can see, I didn’t stop after adding just the “Copywriting” skill. I also included:
Other common ways of saying Copywriting (ex: Sales Writing)
Related elds I advise clients on (ex: Internet Marketing)
Fields that rely on copywriting (ex: Lead Generation)
Speci c types of copy I can write (ex: Landing Pages)
And speci c tools I have experience with (ex: ConvertKit)
5) Don’t undersell your experience level

In addition to categories and skills, Upwork asks you to select one of three
experience levels.
As you browse jobs, you can actually see the number of jobs available for each
experience level.
Upwork uses this information to determine which jobs you’re likely to qualify for.
One mistake I see people make all the time is underselling their experience. Just
because you don’t have freelancing experience doesn’t mean you don’t have any
experience at all.
If you’ve held a relevant job with a traditional employer, you should probably
choose “intermediate” or “expert” — even if this is your rst foray into freelancing.
Depending on how much you’ve done, you may also be able to bump up your
experience level from having done lots of work outside of a regular job (like
volunteering, or doing projects for family and friends).
With that said, if you really are entry level, that’s OK too. When I rst started
freelancing, all I had for experience was a few dead-end jobs that had nothing to do
with copywriting. I didn’t let that stop me, and my only regret is that I didn’t start
freelancing sooner.
6) Let Upwork calculate a personalized “rate tip”

A lot of freelancers don’t know this, but when a client posts a job, Upwork shows
them how much they can expect to pay.
An example of the rate suggestions a client sees when posting a job (these numbers are for a
copywriting job speci cally)
Keep in mind, these rates are NOT a hard rule – I’ve proven before that you can not
only win jobs at much higher rates than the average freelancer, but also for much
higher amounts than a client’s budget.
But when you’re rst setting up your account, you should try to start with a rate that
falls within Upwork’s suggestions. If your hourly rate is too far removed from what
similar freelancers are getting, Upwork may think your pro le isn’t competitive
enough.
Luckily, Upwork will show you rate suggestions that match what clients see.
The rate tip that they provide changes depending on the skills, experience level,
and work categories you chose.
If your rate is too low, raise it. Being the cheapest freelancer isn’t just a bad strategy
for winning jobs, it will also hurt your account’s chances of being approved.
If your rate is higher than the suggested tip, you may want to consider adjusting it
for now. You can always raise it later if you’re feeling con dent.
A higher than suggested rate may also be a sign that you’re underestimating your
experience level. Remember: just because you don’t have freelance experience
speci cally, doesn’t mean you have no experience at all. Traditional (and non-
traditional) work experience counts too.
7) Make sure your title isn’t too vague (or too speci c)
As I mentioned above, Upwork tends to give preference to freelancers whose skill
levels are in high demand. If your title section is vague (e.g., “Consultant”), it may be
considered low-e ort.
On the other hand, if it’s too speci c (e.g., “Legal representation for underwater
basket weaving companies”), Upwork may think you’re not interested in any other
jobs.
You can always change your title later, and creating a great one will also be much
easier when you’ve had more time to see what types of jobs and clients are
available.
8) Go beyond the bare minimum with your pro le overview

Upwork’s algorithm is designed to accept serious and committed freelancers, and
weed out the ones who appear to be taking shortcuts. Even if you’re planning to
come back later and nish, Upwork has no way of knowing that.
People often get tripped up in the “overview” section, since it takes a bit more time
than clicking a button or typing a number.
While your overview doesn’t need to be perfect right o the bat, you can and
should take the time to write a strong pro le overview if you want your account to
get approved. This not only shows Upwork that you’re serious, but will eventually
help you win jobs too.
9) Yes, you DO have employment history
You almost surely have some employment history — even if you don’t think you do.
Even if you’re fresh out of school and you’ve never had a “real” job, don’t assume
you have no experience to share.
For example, if you’ve done any freelancing work in the past, that counts as
employment history even though it isn’t from a traditional 9-5 job. One clever
freelancer did just that, describing her service and listing out recent clients:
If you’ve taken clients before, freelance experience works great as employment history
You can go even further with this and write a separate entry for a few of your most
impressive projects too.
If you’re new to freelancing and haven’t worked at a relevant job in the past, gure
out a way to make your unrelated job relevant. One great example of this comes
from one of my students, Daniel, who seamlessly bridged the gap between his
career as an electrical engineer and his ability to write great copy!
If you can link copywriting to an engineering job, ANYTHING is possible
10) Include ALL your education (not just college degrees)

Include as many education items as you can, and write a detailed description for
each one to show its relevance to your expertise.
I went to college for all of a week, and I still added it to my pro le:
In addition to traditional education, you can also include school projects you worked
on, online courses you’ve taken, mentorship programs you’ve done – even relevant
books you’ve read. Use your creativity.
For example, on my pro le, I mentioned that I took Ramit Sethi’s Zero To Launch
program and related what I learned about building a business to my freelance
services:
Education means more than just college degrees
11) Treat your pro le like a resume

Many recruiters for traditional jobs will instantly reject a resume if they see even a
single typo. You need to take your Upwork account just as seriously.
Proofread each section carefully (including title, overview, education, and

experience) looking for typos, spelling mistakes, and grammatical errors. Properly
capitalize the names of schools, companies, and other organizations.
It can be hard to catch your own mistakes, so ask someone else to help proofread if
you can. Paste your overview into a program with spell-check like Microsoft Word,
or use a dedicated tool like Grammarly to see if you missed anything. If you can use
spell check, so can Upwork’s account approval algorithm.
12) Bolster your pro le with a few portfolio pieces (or make
some quickly if you don’t have any)
This option isn’t actually available during the initial signup, but creating a portfolio
may just put you “over the top” if you get rejected the rst time (the option will
become available after you submit your rst pro le, and you can edit it
immediately).
If you have relevant samples of past work, add it to your portfolio and ll out as
much information as you can. You’ll be able to select a work category and
subcategory, as well as tag the portfolio item with skills. Be sure to write a detailed
description that explains what the sample is and why it’s impressive.
Don’t have any samples? No problem. You can create a freelance portfolio from
scratch in as little as one afternoon (even if you’re brand-new to freelancing).
13) Have your other professional accounts “vouch” for you

One easy way to show that you’re worthy of an Upwork account is to link your other
professional accounts (available under pro le settings).
These accounts won’t be displayed publicly on your pro le, but Upwork uses them
to get more information on what types of jobs you can do.
If you’re a programmer, linking to an active GitHub account can supplement the

skills and work categories you chose. If you’re a graphic designer, you’ll get a similar
boost by linking a Dribbble account.
Of course, if you’re like me and only have a personal Facebook lled with family
pictures, you can always just skip this.
14) Prove yourself with Upwork’s skill tests

Upwork o ers hundreds of skill tests that cover a wide range of elds. Choose a few
that are relevant to your service, and give them a shot. High scores are impressive to
clients, and will look great to Upwork too.
If your score isn’t as high as you’d like, no worries! You get to choose which test
results you want to show the public, so there’s zero risk. Just hide any tests you
aren’t happy with, and you can even retake them after 90 days.
Don’t ask me how I got this screenshot
15) Keep improving your pro le and try again

If your pro le isn’t approved the rst time, don’t panic. You can submit it again after
making some changes.
Try adding more experience and experimenting with di erent skills, subcategories,
and rates. Make sure to keep track of the various combinations you’ve submitted in
the past and take into account any feedback that is provided by Upwork.
Remember, there’s no limit to how many times you can submit your pro le on
Upwork so don’t get discouraged. Continue to add new skills to your repertoire
whether it comes from a book, your job, or by taking advantage of all the free
information available online.
Get ready to start winning

Getting your Upwork account approved is only the rst step in a much bigger online
freelancing journey.
Once you’re ready, be sure to check out my Ultimate Guide to Getting Your First (Or
Next) Freelance Job so you can start winning clients, earning money, and building a
lifestyle you love.
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Reader Can someone pls help me with my pro le

https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~01fa3cd806c576b42a.
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sohan singh 
Hi, i have completed all the steps but still not approved
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Jinal 
Hi Danny,
Reader I’ve done all tips mentioned in your article. However my pro le is rejected. Please help.
https://www.upwork.com/o/pro les/users/_~01dc814704b6f09025/
 Reply  2 months ago
James 
I noticed some folks are asking each other how to help get approval from Upwork. Why not just follow
Reader Danny’s article? No one will hold your hand or write it for you. Be willing to work for it!
Thais 
Thank you, Danny! Following your advice, my account was approved in the rst attempt! I can’t wait to
Reader start some jobs. I’m sure I’m going to take your courses in the future.
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Arsalan 
Thais! plz inform me whats process to approved a account in pakistan. i try more time but account
Reader can not be approved…….
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Rashid 
Nice Advice’s, Thanks a lot. Continue your posting

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tomarGreat article thank you so much 

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Gabriel Lombardo 
Thank you for the great article and tips about Upwork. I am new to their platform, and have yet to get
Reader my pro le approved. Could someone kindly view it and give me feedback? I have included a lot of
information on it, and done a variety of the upwork skills tests. Thanks!
https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~019c1aa7cac9d32d76
Alicia 
Hey Danny, thanks so much for this post! While I’ve never had an Upwork application rejected
Reader previously (mostly because I’ve been too nervous to even submit it for review), I found your tips
extremely helpful! Using them I nally nished a pro le I am proud of, one I believe will speak to
potential clients, and submitted it for review… ngers crossed!
Rob Fournier 
Hey Danny, I just wanted to let you know about my Upwork journey so far. I have been reading your
Reader blog posts and letters that land in my inbox for several months now, absorbing all of the rich
information you o er about getting approved on Upwork and how to win freelance jobs. This morning, I
nally decided to take the plunge and sign up for Upwork. Using your techniques, tips and tricks, I took
the time to ll the application out completely. I included some of your writing strategies in my overview
and other areas such as my education and… Read more »
Sally 
On a mission to get my darn Upwork pro le approved and this wee comment and article has me
Reader super motivated!
I will let you know how I get on
Isa khan 
Surely gonna attempt all such stu .

Reader
Isa khan 
It’s really helpful for me. Surely will attempt all such changes.
Reader
Dave 
On my third try, I got approved!

Reader I didn’t even need to do all the things like you suggested.
I adjusted my categories so I was more spread out (without lying) and beefed up my pro le with true
abilities that I have that I wasn’t really thinking about.
I also added some more work experience.
I actually enjoyed the rejection process, it was almost like Upwork asking me, “Is that the best you can
do?”
It forced me to put together a better pro le and representation of myself.
Thanks for your article.
arvind 
hello sir, can you help me for approved my upwork pro le,
Reader
Rudel 
Good Day Danny,

Reader Thank you so much for the comprehensive article. I have meticulous followed your instruction. Even
gone as far as to do some refresher courses on Udemy and added that to my pro le as well but I still
get declined. Seeing that freelancing is my only source of income I’m desperate in getting my pro le
approved and believe my experience level and skills should be adequate. Any advice you can provide
me will be greatly appreciated. Please see my pro le below:
https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~01bba879de3040fda0?viewMode=1
Thank you so much.
Tracey 
You, my friend, are a legend! I’ve been trying (unsuccessfully) to register. I went back and made a
Reader number of changes to my pro le based on your article and I got in! Digital nomad life, here I come 🙂
Max 
can you do it for me, it didn’t work for me.

Reader
Reply  5 months ago 
James 
Just follow what the article says.

Reader
Upwork 
You please tell me how to get rst job to me on upwork.

Reader
Alex 
Thanks Danny great article. A very comprehensive and detailed. I really appreciate it. Although, with
Reader little search you can nd pro les in which the content of the overview hardly refers to the main title
meaning the main skillset. But in my case I think Upwork is unprofessional and discriminative (unless
there is an automatic (robotic) reviewing of the applications). I don’t know how Upwork functioned
previously and I’m aware that there are so many freelancers on certain/same subject, but I cannot look
di erently except as an act of discrimination at my case of being declined access to Upwork as I… Read
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Adam Gusky 
Thanks, this helped me after getting denied 2 times!

Reader
wajahat 
I don’t know how to thank you. after rejected about 7 times today i got approved. thanks a lot..
Reader
siva 
bro how can i get approved just quickly discribe that

Reader
Max 
Can you help me ?

Reader
arvind 
can you help me, sir

Reader
bexcode 
Is there a way to get your pro le back when upwork suspended you.? My account is suspended before
Reader 2 years I want to Rejoin the upwork. I am able to log in and passed WordPress, SEO and CSS exams. All
are top 10%.
All Completed Upwork readiness exam, Us English, Uk English Spellings. Total 7 exams I have given.
wajahat 
bro how can i get approved just quickly discribe that

Reader
Priyanka 
Hi
Reader I have tried lots of attemp to get my pro le approved but no luck. Is it possible for you to review my
pro le and suggest few tips for fas approval.
https://www.upwork.com/o/pro les/users/_~01251b379cb727c897/
Thanks
Priyanka
Priyanka 
Hi
Reader I have tried lots of attemp to get my pro le approved but no luck. Is it possible for you to review my
pro le and suggest few tips for fas approval. T
Thanks
Priyanka
Samiul Haque 
Hi Danny,
Reader i have tried serveral times but my account got rejected. could you please have a look to my account
and suggest me what are the changes need to be done
https://www.upwork.com/o/pro les/users/_~01ac9d51eb99655eef/
Thank
Sami
Laszlo 
Hey Danny,
Reader I tried all your steps except for the busyness email and I still can’t get my pro le approved. Is this
preference with a busyness email a make or brake factor? I tried registering a busyness email at the
link you provided but it requires me to purchase an internet domain name, something I just don’t have
the funds for since I’m so broke I can barely put food on the table. Is there any way to get a busyness
email without a domain? I tried googleing it but haven’t come across anything worthwhile.
Daniel 
Perhaps you should learn how to spell rst… then you might get a better shot at getting approved .
Reader
Busyness should be Business
Toms 
Hi Laszlo, I think I can help you with that.

Reader
Maxx 
Hi Danny,
Reader Hope you are doin Good,
Despite many submissions and changes into my pro le, iam unable to get my pro le aproved by
upwork, every time i submit i get email explaining that there are already many users with same skills.
Can you please criticaly review my pro le.
Below is the link to my pro le
https://www.upwork.com/o/pro les/users/_~01d163b15741b1982c/
Fares 
Hello, thank’s for this helpful blog
I have tried every thing but my account haven’t been approved for a lot of time.
I’m facing another issue, I wish you could help me.
Reader
I nd a client and they like to work with me on Upwork,
But they can’t hire me. The system showed them this message
“This freelancer is not available for job invitations.”
https://www.upwork.com/o/pro les/users/_~014bd23e73d56a2994/
Dmitrii 
Hi Danny, I wonder if you’ve ever been in a situation where you’ve tried every key that you’ve got (and
Reader surely you have no less than that Merovingian from Matrix), and that beautiful green door with a “Pro le
Approval” plate on it is still closed? I’ve followed each and every recommendation in the above post
and get rejected again. Now I’m trying my last little key – could you please have a look at my pro le
and tell where I’m blinded and what needs to be ne tuned? Here is a link:
https://www.upwork.com/o/pro les/users/_~015b9d06d2c7d9a3d1/ Dmitrii B. P.S. Catch all the
positive… Read more »
Anthony 
Hi Danny. I signed up to Upwork a couple of times about a year and a half ago, but never really
Reader bothered with it and deleted my accounts both times. Just recently though, over the last few months,
I’ve tried to sign up again many times, listing di erent skills and writing great pro le overviews, and
each time I’m turned down. They say there isn’t the demand for the skills I’ve listed. It’s annoying that I
never just kept one of my old accounts open. When I registered a year and a half ago, it was so easy. In
fact, I… Read more »
Maxine 
Hi Danny, I’ve only recently come across your blog and am already hooked on everything you say, your
Reader content is A1! I used the tips from this article and the one on creating a rockstar pro le to make my
Upwork pro le and was accepted rst try so thank you so much and keep doing what you’re doing!!
Joy Morales Europa 
Hi Danny, Can I ask help from you? My upwork was being disapproved and I really want to get in to
Reader upwork.
QUEENIE 
hello danny.. my problem is I don’t have a work email. I tried to make the 14day trial
but It looks like not working because I didn’t receive emails from upwork to verify my acct. I would like
Reader to use instead my usual email that I always using.. is it okay? or does it really a ect more for my pro le
to be rejected again?
Nnenna 
Thanks for the great piece.

Reader I don’t have a professional email, would this change everything.
Himanshu Gaud 
Best post ever! I have rejected 3 times by upwork but with the help of this article I hope that my next
Reader submission will be selected.
THANKS AGAIN.
Danny Margulies 
Good, and keep in mind there are other sites you can use too if need be.
Author
allen 
sir, can you please name other sites

Reader
Biju 
Could you please suggest other sites like upwork

Reader
Naveen Kumar 
Sir can you please name the safe sites for earning money through working part time on
Reader online.
code 
hello can you make a working upwork pro le for me please?
Reader
Bianca 
Danny, i just want to say a huge THANK YOU. This blog post helped me get my upwork pro le
Reader approved, after 8 rejections. not only did this post MOTIVATE me – it also gave me properly useful info.
THANKS
Danny Margulies 
Awesome! Thanks for letting me know. Congrats and welcome to Upwork.

Author
Nnenna 
Wow congratulations.
Reader
I have been rejected severally too. I hope this attempt would yield positive
Abdul Rafay 
Hello Danny I Am Abdul Rafay only 15 Years Old From Pakistan I am A PHP and Mysqli developer i have
Reader done work on facebook and other social networking sites your articles on upwork great keep up the
work and can you post articles for web developers.
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Danny Margulies 
Thanks, nice to meet you!

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Partha Sarathy 
my pro le was rejected again and again, what should i do ? kindly guide me…. my job title : Data entry ,
Reader Analysis and admin support Overview : Hai, i am Partha Sarathy. i am a graduate and i am working
various organisation , i am specialized in data entry , data analysis, mail handling and all type of admin
supports. i am familiar in using MS o ce such as word, excel, power point, spread sheet and google
documents and mail handling. i am looking for an opportunity in this area being as a freelancer skills :
Data Entry Data… Read more »
Nader 
Thank you,
Reader Your advices enhance me ????
Brian 
Upwork rejected my account and it was my rst time. Thank you for your inspiring advice, will try again.
Reader
Danny Margulies 
Good hearing from you Brian. Keep in mind it can take some diligence, e ort and persistence —
Author see Bianca’s comment above about getting her pro le approved after 8 rejections.
Yvette 
Thank you for this, Danny! I’m nding your articles both practically very helpful, and also inspiring. I’ve
Reader just made some changes to my pro le for Upwork thanks to this. Fingers crossed!
Danny Margulies 
Good for you for taking action. Hope to hear from you again soon.
Author
Chris 
Hello danny I dont have any portfolio to show to the client any tips?
Reader
Celest 
Hi Danny, I got a message from Upwork that my account has been suspended. Unfortunately, I have
Reader been caught up in some stu but I would like to get back and work online. How Can I get my account
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Wilma 
This site really helps a lot. My account has been suspended, I will try to create a new one
and apply these tips.
Reader Thanks Danny 🙂
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Kingsley Usa 
Hello Danny! Thanks for this but I don’t understand this statement: “If you don’t want to lower your rate,
Reader it may be a sign that you’re underestimating your experience level”. Could you please shed more light
on it that?
Tim Larsson 
He probably meant raise.

Reader
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Danny Margulies 
I xed that section to make it more clear — thank you!

Author
Reply  1 year ago
Joy 
My Upwork pro le is being rejected for the nth times. Thank you, Danny, for this wonderful tips. I will
Reader take actions and will follow your tips. I’ll let you know what will happens next 🙂
Danny Margulies 
I hope it all works out for you.

Author
Margaret Paton 
Fabulous overview. Thanks for sharing the good oil, Danny.

Reader
Danny Margulies 
Author You’re welcome, thanks for reading.
Paul 
Thank you, Danny. I sent an email a few weeks back after being rejected on Upwork and was feeling
Reader pretty discouraged. I originally signed up for writing but I’ve been learning web design now because it’s
pretty fun (I’m a coding type of guy.) Now I’m ready to tackle Upwork again with what your article
taught me.
Danny Margulies 
Happy to hear things are looking up for you!

Author
Martin Ceisel 
Thanks for this. Been on the platform nearly a year now, with a good degree of success. I share this
Reader because I basically cherry-picked all of your free FTW strategies for pro le optimization, proposals, and
nding clients, which in no small way (I have to believe) helped me stand myself up as a viable
freelancer on Upwork.
So, thanks.
PS Love the emails.
Danny Margulies 
Congrats and thank you for letting me know.

Author
Yoian 
I was about to write you a comment like this Danny. I would not change a word. I am one year
Reader strong too, and I place 85% of my success on your free info and emails. Thank you so much!
P.S. My next big step will be to take your course. I am saving for it!
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Danny Margulies 
This is exciting to hear, thank you for checking in. More continued success to come I am
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How to get your Upwork pro le

Before we dive in, it’s important to keep a few things in mind:

Now, without further ado…

How to get your Upwork pro le approved:

2. Tell Upwork EVERYTHING you can do

3. Never choose just one work subcategory

4. Try your best to list the maximum number of skills

5. Don’t undersell your experience level

6. Let Upwork calculate a personalized “rate tip”

8. Go beyond the bare minimum with your pro le overview

9. Yes, you DO have employment history

10. Include ALL your education (not just college degrees)

11. Treat your pro le like a resume

13. Have your other professional accounts “vouch” for you

14. Prove yourself with Upwork’s skill tests

15. Keep improving your pro le and try again

1) Show Upwork you’re a serious professional – right from

2) Tell Upwork EVERYTHING you can do

What NOT to do — this freelancer doesn’t give Upwork much to go on.

3) Never choose just one work subcategory

You don’t need to have an ounce of professional freelancing experience to choose

4) Try your best to list the maximum number of skills

For example, let’s take my pro le:

Other common ways of saying Copywriting (ex: Sales Writing)

Related elds I advise clients on (ex: Internet Marketing)

Fields that rely on copywriting (ex: Lead Generation)

Speci c types of copy I can write (ex: Landing Pages)

And speci c tools I have experience with (ex: ConvertKit)

5) Don’t undersell your experience level

6) Let Upwork calculate a personalized “rate tip”

8) Go beyond the bare minimum with your pro le overview

9) Yes, you DO have employment history

If you can link copywriting to an engineering job, ANYTHING is possible

10) Include ALL your education (not just college degrees)

Education means more than just college degrees

11) Treat your pro le like a resume

Proofread each section carefully (including title, overview, education, and

13) Have your other professional accounts “vouch” for you

If you’re a programmer, linking to an active GitHub account can supplement the

14) Prove yourself with Upwork’s skill tests

Don’t ask me how I got this screenshot

15) Keep improving your pro le and try again

Get ready to start winning

(Creative Commons images via ccPixs.com and Bill Selak)

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Reader Can someone pls help me with my pro le

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Nice Advice’s, Thanks a lot. Continue your posting

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I will let you know how I get on

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Surely gonna attempt all such stu .