You might have heard that a 100% profile on UpWork leads to more job opportunities. While this is true, it’s not the only thing that can help you land a high-paying job. Anyway, today, we will focus on how to complete the UpWork profile 100%.
Most beginner freelancers get their profile completion score at 95% or 90%, even after fulfilling all the requirements. What most people miss out on here is the “introductory video”, which costs them the remaining 5-10% score.
Apart from discussing how you can get a 100% completion score on your UpWork profile, I will also provide pro tips throughout the article to help you get that big fish. Give it a thorough read so you don’t miss out on something you may regret later.
How To Get 100% UpWork Profile Score In Two Steps
Achieving a 100% profile completion score in two steps makes it easier to understand. The first 60% is easily achievable, and almost everyone gets this score. The remaining 40% is where most people need help. Let’s start with the first 60% score.
Get The First 60% Score.
This list of items will help you achieve the first 60% score.
- Profile Photo
- Title
- Overview
- Employment History
- Skills (minimum 2)
Remember that adding an employment history contributes 10% to your profile competition score, and you can add up to 3 employment histories. This way, you can get a 30% score for your profile.
Though you can get a score of 60% by just filling in these sections, it is mandatory to do it professionally. Read “How to set up a good upwork profile” to get the most out of this section.
Achieving the remaining 40% Score
Here’s a bucket list for getting that “100% complete profile” badge on your profile.
- Each Skill Test +10% (max 30%)
- Each Certificate +5% (max 10%)
- Each Employment History +10% (max 30%)
- Education +10%
- UpWork Readiness Test +10%
- Other Experience +5%
- Introductory Video +10%
- Each Portfolio item +5% (max 10%)
We recommend completing skill tests, as they not only improve your profile score but also assure clients of your proficiency. Moreover, an introductory video might seem challenging, but it is the best way to build trust among your clients.
CEO of Web Emperors, Foysal Ahmed, has a 100% complete profile. You can see how Foysal utilised the above-mentioned items wisely to complete his profile in the best way possible.
Conclusion: How To Complete UpWork Profile 100 Percent?
This is how you complete an UpWork profile 100 percent in just two simple steps. I tried to keep it short and simple. However, it’s not the end. Your profile must be properly optimized, and each step should be taken with care to keep you ahead of the competition.
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