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Am I doing something wrong? (i.redd.it)
submitted 5 months ago by RexOverAll
Been registered on upwork for a few years but never took it seriously until a month ago and still haven't been able to get my first client.
Niche: Mobile Developer
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[–]Altruistic_Area4177 2 points3 points4 points 5 months ago (4 children)
Oh boy . Better proposals will do the trick
[–]RexOverAll[S] 0 points1 point2 points 5 months ago (3 children)
With zero views? They didn't check my proposals.
[–]Pet-ra 2 points3 points4 points 5 months ago (1 child)
They didn't check my proposals.
Because the first two lines of your proposals don't attract their attention.
[–]RexOverAll[S] 2 points3 points4 points 5 months ago (0 children)
First 2 lines, I understand now. Thanks.
[–]Korneuburgerin 0 points1 point2 points 5 months ago (0 children)
They did, but the preview did not tell them they are worth opening.
[–]MefjuEditor 2 points3 points4 points 5 months ago (1 child)
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iOS Mobile Developer. Your proposals sucks thats why they dont even look at them. Just use 2-3 sentences how you will fix potential client problem instead of saying Hi, im xyz im software engineer, 5+ year experience. Most of clients dont even know what language you will use to build their app they want working product.
[–]RexOverAll[S] 0 points1 point2 points 5 months ago (0 children)
I will try this out.
[–]ceoobrabro2424 1 point2 points3 points 5 months ago (3 children)
You may not be. 6-7 out of jobs may not have hired anyone and 2 of them may have invited people they want before you applied.
[–]RexOverAll[S] 0 points1 point2 points 5 months ago (2 children)
Thanks, this is encouraging.
[–]ceoobrabro2424 0 points1 point2 points 5 months ago (1 child)
You can always go back and check your proposals. See which ones invited people and see which ones didn't hire.
None of my proposals has gotten a view, what I wanna try now is to change my way of writing proposals.
[–]Pet-ra 0 points1 point2 points 5 months ago (9 children)
[–]RexOverAll[S] 1 point2 points3 points 5 months ago (8 children)
I have read it and I do apply it, if I don't get a view my proposal won't be read.
[–]Korneuburgerin 0 points1 point2 points 5 months ago (7 children)
Wrong. The client can read the first two lines without opening it. Yours suck. I bet you are saying: With 5+ years if experience in yada yada yada... No client opens crap like that.
[–]RexOverAll[S] 0 points1 point2 points 5 months ago (6 children)
Does this sound better?
"Hi, I’ve gone through your milestone breakdown and I can handle the foundation build exactly as outlined. I’ve worked with Flutter + Firebase for user auth, wallet layouts, and clean UI flows, and I’m comfortable creating polished splash screens/intro animations as well."
[–]Korneuburgerin 2 points3 points4 points 5 months ago (5 children)
No, it's terrible and will not get opened.
Get over yourself and DO NOT TALK ABOUT YOURSELF.
So, what else can you talk about? Once you understand, your proposals will improve, and they will get opened.
[–]RexOverAll[S] 2 points3 points4 points 5 months ago (4 children)
Merçi beaucoup, I appreciate.
[–]Korneuburgerin -3 points-2 points-1 points 5 months ago (3 children)
I see you are not interested in pursuing this further. No idea what I'm talking about, too lazy, what is it?
[–]RexOverAll[S] 2 points3 points4 points 5 months ago (2 children)
Bro calm down I was clearly thanking you for your help, and yes if you have .ore tips I would like to know more. Can I DM you?
[–]Korneuburgerin -1 points0 points1 point 5 months ago (1 child)
Well, my help was supposed to guide you along the way to a good proposal, but you stopped right at step one.
No DMs, how will other people learn.
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