Learn why completing your Upwork freelancer profile to 100% matters, how to check your progress, and which required and optional sections help you reach full completion.
Why should I make sure my freelancer profile is 100% complete?
One of the most important tools for success on Upwork is your profile. The most successful freelancers have profiles that are complete, accurate, and paint a compelling picture of their services, skills, and accomplishments. It's your opportunity to market your business to potential clients and your first chance to communicate and start building relationships. Plus, you need a 100% complete profile to be eligible for achieving Rising Talent status, Top Rated status, and more.
How do I know if my freelancer profile is complete?
You can find your profile completion percentage on the right-hand panel of the Find Work page under your name and title.
What am I required to add to my freelancer profile?
How you complete your profile is up to you, there's many different combinations that can be used to achieve a 100% complete profile. However, some things are required. See below for guidelines:
These required items make up 50% of a completed profile. You can’t achieve a 100% complete profile if you’re missing any of these items.
| REQUIRED PROFILE ITEMS | VALUE |
|---|---|
| Profile Photo | If all four items to the left are added, your profile will be 50% complete. |
| Profile Overview | |
| At least one Employment History item | |
| At least one Skill tag |
Any combination of the following can be used for the remaining 50% of a complete profile.
| OPTIONAL PROFILE ITEMS | VALUE |
|---|---|
| Portfolio Item | 5% each (max 20%) |
| Additional Employment History item(s) | 10% each (max 20%) |
| Additional Skill tags | 10% |
| Education | 10% each (max 20%) |
| Profile Video | 10% |
| At least one other Linked Account | 10% (max 10%) |
| Certification | 5% each (max 10%) |
| At least one Other Experience item | 5% (max 5%) |