Submitting a Proposal on Upwork for Novice Freelancers

Common Reasons for Inability to Submit

There can be various reasons why you might be experiencing difficulties in submitting your proposals on Upwork. Here are the most common ones:

• Insufficient Connects: To submit a proposal for a job on Upwork, you have to utilize connects. If you do not have enough connects left, you may not be able to apply for a new project.
• Profile Approval: If your profile hasn’t yet been approved by Upwork’s team, you won’t be able to submit any proposals. Make sure your profile is complete and meets Upwork’s requirements for approval.
• Financial Account Suspension: If you’ve any dues or financial discrepancies, your account might be temporarily suspended. It restricts you from submitting a new proposal.

What to do Next

Always ensure that you have enough connects, your profile is approved and there are no pending dues which could lead to financial suspension.

1. Buy More Connects

If your connects are insufficient, you have the option to buy more.
In your account settings in Upwork, there is an option to buy more connects as per your needs.

2. Optimize Your Profile

Getting your profile approved can sometimes take some time. I would suggest you to optimize your profile more precisely, describing your skills, experiences and past projects. Make sure your profile is 100% complete.

3. Resolve Any Monetary Issues

If your account is temporarily suspended due to financial issues, make sure to resolve them promptly. Contact the Upwork support for solutions if you have any problems resolving it.

Hopefully this answers your question and makes things clearer.