Not every job on Upwork is worth your time—and chasing the wrong ones can waste hours and kill your confidence. To land your first client (and your next), you need a smart strategy for finding the right gigs and standing out with a killer proposal.

In this module, you’ll learn how to spot high-quality, beginner-friendly jobs, steer clear of red flags, and write proposals that get responses. We’ll also cover pricing strategies and how to position yourself—even with no reviews—as the obvious choice for the job.

What You’ll Learn in This Module:

✅ How to search for legit, low-competition jobs that are great for beginners
✅ Red flags to watch for so you don’t waste time (or get scammed)
✅ How to write proposals that hook clients from the first sentence
✅ Smart pricing strategies when you’re just starting out
✅ Tips to stand out—even if you don’t have any reviews yet

By the end of this module, you’ll know exactly where to find your ideal clients and how to win them over—without working for pennies.