In this project you will learn how to use the freelance platform Upwork to find freelance jobs in your area of expertise. Upwork is a platform that will help you get hired for jobs that match your qualifications really easily by having them filtered out for you already. In this guided project you will create a profile in upwork from scratch, you will create a portfolio to show your skills and previous experiences to new potential clients, you will learn everything about billing and getting paid and you will also find jobs and create your proposals to get hired. If you are looking to start your career as a freelancer, Upwork is a great starting point as it's very user friendly, protects you and makes sure that you get paid accordingly. There are no upfront costs for users.
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Taught in English
Instructor: Monica I. Heredia Rodriguez
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What you'll learn
Learn how to use Upwork to start your Freelance career
Work on Portfolios and Proposals for Freelance work
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About this Guided Project
Learn step-by-step
In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
Discover how to kickstart your career as a freelancer using Upwork
Create your first portfolio to show your projects in Upwork
Set up your payment and billing information in Upwork
Optional Practice task: Create a portfolio in Upwork showcasing your skills
Find jobs that match your qualifications in Upwork
Write an interesting and engaging proposal to find a job in Upwork
Optional Challenge Task: Create a proposal
Recommended experience
No prior experience required.
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Practice new skills by completing job-related tasks.
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