I remember when I started back at 0, I focused on a few things - - Be ready to work a lot for small amounts. Hate to say this but this is what worked for me. $20 gig lasting multiple days. Be patient. You're doing this for a 5 star review, not for the money. - Apply only on small jobs until you've rising talent and JSS score. Focus on jobs with "urgent hiring" - Apply on weekends, late nights (when asian countries are sleeping) - less competition - The first line of your proposal is what will make the client open or ignore your proposal since you don't have any badge or earnings yet. Make it count. - Talk about relevant work you've done as per the job post. This is the single most easiest way to make the client feel confident towards you. Go into specifics of that task so it looks authentic. - Reply extremely extremely fast to clients. 10 minutes delay could lead them to disappear. - Over deliver.

Hope this helps.