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Posted On: November 4th 2026, 01:32 pm
Most proposals get ignored for the same reason ๐
They open with "I am writing to express my interest in this position." Nobody finishes that sentence.
Here's what to do instead:
Lead with them, not you. First line is about their job. Your background can wait.
Prove you read it. Name one detail only someone who actually read the post would know.
One idea, not a menu. Say the single thing you'd do first and why. A list of services reads like copy-paste.
One sample. The closest thing you have to the job, not your whole portfolio.
Make the yes tiny. End with a small question, not a hard pitch.
Shorter than you think is right. Under 150 words beats a page, every time.
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They open with "I am writing to express my interest in this position." Nobody finishes that sentence.
Here's what to do instead:
Lead with them, not you. First line is about their job. Your background can wait.
Prove you read it. Name one detail only someone who actually read the post would know.
One idea, not a menu. Say the single thing you'd do first and why. A list of services reads like copy-paste.
One sample. The closest thing you have to the job, not your whole portfolio.
Make the yes tiny. End with a small question, not a hard pitch.
Shorter than you think is right. Under 150 words beats a page, every time.
๐ฉ Join The Quit Plan Newsletter: link in my bio
๐พ Save this for your next application
โก๏ธ Follow @quitplanco for daily side hustle steps
#freelancing #upwork #sidehustle #freelancetips #quitplanco
Comments (21)
an hour agosent.studio_hq
This is such a good reminder. A proposal should show you understand what the client needs, not just what you can offer.
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