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The pace of raising your rate

Aim to gradually reach your full desired rate within a year. After that, you can negotiate and optimise further.

For example, charge $30+ per hour within 6 months and $40+ per hour within 1 year.

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Use your Upwork profile to boost your career

An impressive Upwork profile will draw opportunities.

Link your Upwork profile to LinkedIn. It goes a long way when you're applying for work elsewhere, and gives you a good negotiating position.

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Set your profile up

Set your profile up

  • When you build your profile, set your rate to a reasonably high number.
  • List any and all of the things that can differentiate you from other workers. 
  • Ensure to do a grammar check.

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Make yourself competitive

  • Start by bidding well below your normal price to get good reviews and get your profile ranked higher.
  • Ensure your clients think they're getting a good deal by hiring you at half of your normal rate.
  • Accept tasks you don't care for, and ensure you do an excellent job.

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Keep your clients happy

  • While you are building a reputation, you are not in a position to be pushy about what you think the solution is to a problem. 
  • Even if you know your proposal is better, keep in mind that you are in this for a great review.

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