Upwork Crash Course: Landing Your First Freelance Job

about the course

Kickstart your freelancing career with my Upwork Course, designed to guide you through building a successful presence on Upwork.Learn to identify in-demand skills, create a standout profile, set competitive rates, and gather testimonials. Discover strategies for job searching, proposal crafting, and interview preparation. Our tutorials provide hands-on guidance for optimizing your profile and landing your first job.

about THE INSTRUCTOR

Hosam Hassan is a customer support agent turned freelancer turned entrepreneur. In 2018, he started freelancing on Upwork while working a full-time job. Before he knew it, he was working with clients like Snapchat, Blockchain.com, and SimplyHired. Eventually, he quit his job, built a six-figure one-person business, and sold it for multiple six figures. Now, he helps other freelancers achieve financial freedom.

what you'll learn

  • Lesson 1: Meet the instructor

  • Lesson 2: Freelancer mindset and availability assessment

  • Lesson 3: Introduction to finding a niche

  • Lesson 4: Identifying your niche

  • Lesson 5: In-demand freelance skills

  • Lesson 6: How to find your niche in-demand freelancing skill (tutorial)

  • Lesson 7: Introduction to building your profile

  • Lesson 8: Setting your rate

  • Lesson 9: The importance of testimonials

  • Lesson 10: Getting good reviews

  • Lesson 11: Standing out with certifications

  • Lesson 12: Optimizing your Upwork profile (tutorial)

  • Lesson 13: Introduction to landing your first job

  • Lesson 14: Strategically searching for jobs

  • Lesson 15: Crafting a proposal

  • Lesson 16: Preparing for an interview

  • Lesson 17: Asking for feedback

  • Lesson 18: Landing your first job (tutorial)

  • Lesson 19: Congratulations on becoming a freelancer

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