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How can I restart working on Upwork after a long break?
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How can I restart working on Upwork after a long break?
Revive your career on Upwork when returning from a break—refresh your profile first.
Update new skills or experiences you have gathered from time off.
Attach some of the recent projects that display new work and current trends in the industry to your portfolio.
Reconnect with old clients—Let them know you are back to your business senses and very much ready to roll up your sleeves to deal with any new job thrown at you.
Past clients can often provide instant work and sometimes refer you on to others who need expertise, providing in turn some quick wins and momentum.
In addition, you will be very much aware of the current selling space on Upwork.
You want to try and find out what skills are looking for placements and what type of jobs are being posted.
Even if those first jobs that you take upon yourself don’t pay that well, by applying to jobs that your skills match will help build momentum and raise your ratings accordingly.
Network your way back, once in the game.
Join work-groups in Upwork and similar fora set up for work-specific domains.
Keep communicating with fellow freelancers, or even prospective clients, to keep abreast of what is happening and where the sources of different possible new opportunities arise.
Contributing to discussions will make you more recognized and well-regarded within a field.
Finally, ensure that your proposals are of the highest quality.
Wire your proposals in a manner wherein you can sell your service or solution in fulfilling the needs of the client.
Clearly mention experience, value, and the uniqueness of your proposal.
A little profile updating, re-engagement with past clients, following up on the market demand, some good old networking, and a bit of fine-tuning on the proposal game will get you well on your way to successfully rebooting your Upwork career into new success.
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