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How to Write a Killer Proposal on Upwork
Tips to help you land clients like a pro
Alright, so you’re trying to land more clients online as you start your freelancing career and you keep getting ignored. Here are a couple of tips I’ve learned myself while writing proposals and cover letters that brought me my best clients.
I’ve even added examples and snippets from my own successful proposals for you to take notes from. Alright, here we go!
Make it Brief, please!
Nobody likes reading through a pile of resumes and cover letters. If you write a huge monologue it’s definitely getting tossed aside. If you’re afraid that they will think you are lazy, you can preface it with the fact you’re trying to save them time.
I know you have to read a lot of these, so let’s get right into it.
Be Specific about your Experience.
Don’t just tell them the generic facts about why you’re a good fit. Bring relevant and unique details to connect with the job description. If they are looking for a writer, then it’s obvious you should be able to write. If they are looking for a cocktail blogger, then you will definitely want to let them know you used to bartend (or are at least an…
