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6. Verify your skills with tests

As I talked above about that above, taking tests can get you a mark on your skills (not all skills have tests).

it also has a section on its own, showing more details about the score, time to complete and so on.

The beauty of it is that you can hide and retake any test if you got a low score.

7. Your overview is NOT actually about YOU

Most important thing to put in mind when you’re writing your overview is to make it useful to the client.

If you’re writing (I)s more than (You)s, you’re doing it wrong.

As any freelancer could say whatever he wants about himself. Why should the client believe you?

So the first thing I suggest doing is getting a couple of testimonials from clients you’ve worked with outside of Upwork or within it if you’re already working there.

It’ll make your words more trustworthy.

Wether you’ve testimonials or not, follow these 4 tips to create a great overview:

•                                                                                             Do NOT just list your words like you’re writing an article or a resume.
                                                                                              Instead, try wrapping it into a story.Make your potential client know what journey you’ll                                                                                                 take him through.
•                                                                                             Do Not ever look for inspiration on other Top Rated Upwork profiles. You are the one                                                                                                   who knows what makes you a unique freelancer. So start writing your overview now and                                                                                             you can edit it later on when words pop up into your mind.
•                                                                                                As I’m sure you don’t want to push clients away, don’t push away clients with some                                                                                                      specific type of work (I don’t work with WordPress sites) or something like that.
•                                                                                                At the end of your overview, put a call to action (Want Bla Bla Bla? Invite me to your                                                                                                    job right now!)

8. Do NOT lie about your English fluency level

most common thing freelancers lie about is their English fluency level.

As of course if you’re fluent you’ll have a much bigger chance than a freelancer with a conversational level of English.

But the thing is, most clients will be able to figure that out, and they might report your account.

Most importantly, you would miss that chance working with them.

On the other hand, if you’re fluent or native in English do not just set the level on your profile, but also mention that in your overview.

This’ll be a big advantage for you as it’ll be easier communicating with you.

If you’re wondering how to verify your English and get that badge on your profile

here’s how:

•                                                                                                If you are in a native English-speaking country, you will have to submit a certificate                                                                                                       from (Duolingo or Cambridge or IELTS).
•                                                                                                If not you have the above option, or you can only work and after finishing each                                                                                                            contract, the client will be asked to Rate your English proficiency. If 3 or more clients                                                                                                    confirm your self-selected level, you’ll get the badge.

For the full list of details check this Upwork community announcement.

You should also list any other language there, whatever you’re level of fluency in this language.

Some will say, what’s the benefit I’ll get from a basic command of a language?

Guess what? If this language is the mother tong of your potential client, there’s a big chance he could like you as that’s a common thing between you two.

So what do you think if you can talk with him using his mother toung or it’s your mother tong too? bigger chance propebly.

9. Verify your phone number

Simplest step you can do, as it gives you a badge of a verified phone number which adds more trust for clients.

10. Only 2 of freelancers have created introduction videos

I’ve analyzed 100 profile in my main category (Web,
Mobile & Software Dev) and I only found 2 freelancers having introduction videos on their profiles.

Of course, this percentage could vary if your category was animation videos or motion graphic but it’s a chance you should catch.

I know you’re wondering how to make a good introduction video that stands out.

Here are my tips:

•                                                                                                 All what I’ve mentioned above in the profile picture section such as (clean face,                                                                                                           smiling, wearing a good looking outfit and finally a lighting and calm background).
•                                                                                                 Good quality video camera with its stand and high-quality mic.
•                                                                                                 Be different! There’re no rules here. Do a Video in your own unique way and put in                                                                                                       your mind that when any client watches it, he should be able to know what exactly are                                                                                                 you doing and are you the right freelancer for his project or not.
•                                                                                                 Watch and remake other videos (I’d suggest not scripting and just speak as you do                                                                                                     with a friend) and you have unlimited times of tries till you come with your perfect                                                                                                         introduction video.
•                                                                                                 Re-name it to (your name – title ) and upload it to Youtube.