How to Use Upwork as a Freelancer for Beginners: The COMPLETE Upwork Platform Overview in 2021

How exactly do you use Upwork as a freelancer in 2021? In this tutorial, I'll show you exactly how to navigate the Upwork platform, how to search for jobs, how to apply for jobs, how to submit proposals, how to use connects, how to set up payments and billing and MUCH more! I am a top-rated plus freelancer on Upwork and have earned over $70,000 USD since I became a freelancer on the platform a few years ago. There are thousands of jobs available for entry, intermediate and expert level freelancers and Upwork is an excellent platform for getting started freelancing and making money online. This video will teach you how to navigate the Upwork feed and dashboard and you'll learn all the ins and outs of Upwork. It can seem overwhelming at first, but it's actually quite simple once you get used to it. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:30 - How to Search for Talent/Projects/Jobs 02:02 - How to Find Work 02:15 - How to Use the Job Search Filters 03:12 - How to Save Custom Searches 03:50 - How to Edit Categories/Main Services You Offer Clients 04:02 - What are Talent Clouds? 04:22 - How to View Profile and Change Profile Visibility/Work Availability 04:48 - What are Connects and How do You Use Them? 05:17 - How to Save Jobs/Delete Saved Jobs 05:57 - How to View Proposals/Offers/Interview Invitations 06:22 - How to Edit Your Profile 06:44 - How to Check Your Upwork Stats 07:39 - Upwork Readiness Test 08:18 - My Project Dashboard 08:52 - My Jobs: How to View Active Job Contracts 09:02 - What is a Milestone? 09:43 - Payment Requests 10:34 - Work Diary 11:08 - Reports: Checking Your Upwork Earnings Progress 12:40 - Upwork Messages System 13:00 - How to Attach a File/Upload a File to Send to a Client 13:08 - Help and Support/Community/Disputes 13:15 - Upwork Notification Bell 13:37 - How to Adjust Upwork User Settings 13:56 - How to Change Your Membership/Buy Connects 14:37 - Billing Methods 14:58 - How to Get Paid on Upwork 15:34 - Payment Methods 16:39 - How to Change Password 16:44 - Notification Settings Check out my full list of Upwork tutorials here: ▶ How to Sign Up to Upwork and Create a Freelancer Profile:    • Upwork Tutorial for Beginners: How to Crea...  ​​ ▶ How to Apply to Jobs and Create a Winning Proposal:    • How to Apply to Jobs in Upwork & Create Wi...  ​​ ▶ How to Reply to an Upwork Invitation to Interview and Sample Cover Letter:    • How to Reply to an Upwork Invitation to In...   ▶How to Accept Job Offers, Start Contracts, and Give/Get Feedback:    • How to Accept an Upwork Job Offer, Start/E...   Note: I am not affiliated with Upwork in any way, nor have I been sponsored to create this video. These are simply my personal opinions and experiences using Upwork.com as a freelancer. #upwork #makemoneyonline #workfromhome #jennifermarievo