How to write an award-winning proposal on Upwork?

Creating and approving an Upwork account is an easy task but getting your first job is not that much easy.

When your account gets approved, Upwork provides you 20 connects for the first time. This is the point where some people make mistakes and apply to every single job they see on their console. Thus, they waste those 20 connects.

Use these connects wisely and read the job description carefully, only apply when you think that you are eligible for this job.

As a new person in this field, that must be difficult for you to buy connects on Upwork. In this post, I will share a tier 1 strategy to write proposals on Upwork that will surely increase your chances to win that particular job.

While writing a proposal you should keep in mind these 7 tips by Hisham Sarwar. (Also

known as 7 rangi formula)

greetings:

First of all, add greetings at the start of your proposal. Such as Respected Sir, Hello, etc. Avoid words like Dear because as per my experience some clients get offended by these kinda words.

Restate the project:

In the next paragraph, rewrite the project posted by the employer. Explain it in a better way so that the client gets an idea that you are serious about this task.

Your introduction:

In the third paragraph, add your brief introduction. Mention your years of experience in the relevant fields. Add a few details of the brands and companies that you have worked with. In case, if you haven't worked with any brand then don't say anything regarding your previous work.

explain how you can complete the project:

In the fourth paragraph, talk about your skillset, the method you will adopt to solve the task mentioned by the employer.

Add FAQs:

In the FAQs section, you need to add the following questions so that the client gets a reason why he/she should hire you.

Q1. Can you complete my project?

Q2. Why should I choose you?

Q3. Are you an easy person to work with?

Q4. Will you take care of the deadlines?

Also, ask questions regarding the project such as if it is related to WordPress website.

development then you can add:

Exp: Do you have domain and hosting?

Portfolio

Showcase your portfolio in your proposal. If you are a fresher in freelancing then you should build your portfolio by providing free of cost services to your friends or other people.

Free samples

You can offer your client a free sample/mockup. This will increase his trust in you.

Ending remarks.

In the end, add statements like Looking forward to your response, thank you.

This 7 ring formula works magically and as a freelancer, you should try it.