How I Got My First Client On UpWork As An Electronics Engineer

Want to start freelancing as an electrical or electronics engineer, but you don’t know how to get your first clients? In this video, I explain how I would approach freelancing on Upwork as a technical freelancer. This is especially for electrical engineers, electronics engineers, embedded systems people, automation engineers, and anyone working in a technical niche where jobs are not as common as software or design. I talk about why sending random proposals is a waste of connects, how to complete your profile, how to add portfolio projects even if you are just starting, how to filter clients before applying, and how to write proposals that sound natural instead of robotic. I also share one important trick that most beginners don’t use: sending a short video proposal where you introduce yourself, explain your past projects, and show that you actually understand the client’s problem. This is Part 1. Will continue… Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 0:41 Why technical freelancing is harder but higher quality 1:20 Stop wasting connects with random proposals 2:08 What this video will cover 2:20 Complete your profile and add portfolio projects 2:42 How to search and filter freelance jobs 2:49 Payment verified clients and 80%+ hire rate 3:05 Only apply to jobs you can actually deliver 5:03 Don’t write robotic proposals 7:51 Be professional, but still sound human 9:31 The hidden trick: video proposals 10:26 Record a short intro video for clients 11:40 Show that you understand the project 12:23 Break the project into steps and deliverables 13:59 End your proposal with an easy question 15:30 Will continue… If you are trying to become a freelance electrical engineer, electronics engineer, embedded systems freelancer, or automation engineer, this video will help you avoid the beginner mistakes that waste time, money, and motivation. #Freelancing #Upwork #ElectricalEngineering