What is a specialized profile in Upwork?
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What is a specialized profile in Upwork?
With a specialized profile, you can tailor your unique skills to your audience on Upwork and create variations of your profile that showcase your experience within specific categories. For example, you can separate out the work you’ve done as a mobile game developer from your work as a translator or graphic designer.
What is a specialized profile?
What is a Specialized Profile? Upwork Specialized Profiles, is a way to create customized profiles that let you focus on an individual specialty, complete with detailed sections highlighting category-specific expertise.
How do I change my specialization in Upwork?
The following categories, specializations, and skills are available for specialized profiles and jobs on Upwork. Categories and specializations Accounting & Consulting This Most information on your freelancer profile can be edited by going to Find Work › Profile. Each section has an Edit or Add button.
What are the categories on Upwork?
Current 12 Upwork main job categories as of this writing:
- Web, Mobile & Software Dev.
- IT & Networking.
- Data Science & Analytics.
- Engineering & Architecture.
- Design & Creative.
- Writing.
- Translation.
- Legal.
Can I open two Upwork account?
The Upwork Terms of Service allow only one account per person. However, you can create a specialized profile to allow you to better highlight your different talents. Though you can only have one account on Upwork, you can use that same account as a freelancer, client, and agency.
Can I have 2 accounts on Upwork?
How do I create a profile on Upwork?
As a freelancer looking for work, the correct profile will be Freelancer, so click on the ‘work’ button as seen below:
- Link Your Accounts.
- Add a Profile Photo.
- Add Your Title.
- Add an Introduction Video.
- List Your Skills.
- Assess Your English Skills.
- Add Your Employment History.
- Add Your Education.
What skills should I list on Upwork?
5 must-have skills to become an in-demand freelancer on Upwork
- Microsoft Office. Microsoft Office is one of those things that has refused to go away.
- Cloud tools such as Google Docs & Dropbox Office.
- Online communication.
- Organisation.
- Time management.
What is a specialized profile and how can I use it?
With a specialized profile, you can tailor your unique skills to your audience on Upwork and create variations of your profile that showcase your experience within specific categories. For example, you can separate out the work you’ve done as a mobile game developer from your work as a translator or graphic designer.
How do I Unpublish or delete a specialized profile?
Under profile settings, select the option to Switch Specialty, then confirm with the Unpublish & Continue button. The wizard will guide you through the update. Note: If you only have one specialized profile, you will not see the option to delete or unpublish it. You can always edit the information for accuracy!
How do I send a link to my specialized profile?
While viewing your specialized profile, you can use the Copy link button to send a unique link to your specialized profile. This link is unique to each of your specialized profiles. Was this article helpful? Log in for personalized service and assistance. The Upwork Community team is here to help.
What can I separate out my work from my profile?
For example, you can separate out the work you’ve done as a mobile game developer from your work as a translator or graphic designer. Here’s an explanation of specialized profiles from our Product Manager.