As a freelancer I&#x27;ve had pretty good luck with Upwork. The art in getting hired is crafting an apt proposal, being personable and accommodating. This might require doing a bit of research on the client (not necessarily easy to figure out), learning about their vertical, understanding what they are actually asking for, etc. A lot of this is common sense but often overlooked.  However, many of these details are gleaned from an initial interview.<p>A few notes<p>- Obviosuly, don&#x27;t apply to jobs you lack skills for<p>- Similarly, don&#x27;t apply to jobs you wouldn&#x27;t be a good fit for<p>- Keep your Upwork profile up to date<p>- Use the Github, LinkedIn, etc accounts integrations. This helps clients verify your experience skill-set<p>- Don&#x27;t be afraid to adapt your profile to the job you are applying for<p>- Be sure your rate matches your experience. If you&#x27;re billing $100&#x2F;hour but can&#x27;t prove your skill-set, experience or the value you provide you won&#x27;t get hired.<p>Since 2010 I&#x27;ve worked from a few hours a week, to part-time and in full-time capacity on Upwork. Its gotten me connected to a lot of great startups (mostly SF) and recurring gigs. However, it was <i>very</i> difficult getting started.<p>All this being said if you&#x27;re based in the US and can verify your skills you have a lot better chance of landing quality gigs than your international counterparts putting in very low bids.