After the title comes the overview. This is your chance to tell prospective clients a bit more about yourself. You get to sell yourself in a few more words, make it count.
Express the unique skills that you possess that will be of value to your clients in a professional and concise manner. Focus on your niche-specific skills
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Quick tip: Start with the most important information first because only the first two or three sentences of your overview are visible in search results and other Upwork pages. At the end of your overview you can include soft skills related to your area of expertise such as reliable, good communication skills, fast learner, attention to details etc. When creating your overview, have these things in mind:
1. Type of work you want to do and the industry you want to work in
2. Years of experience you hold
3. Your proficiency with systems and industry-relevant software.
4. Accomplishments you’re proud of.
5. Languages you speak and are proficient working in
When writing all of the above, always remember to highlight how your skills and accomplishments can help the client reach their business goals. After all, you have to prove your value to them.
Finally, proofread your overview to ensure that there are no spelling or grammar mistakes because nothing will make a client drop you fast like poor grammar. This is a perfect example of a well written overview:
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