Here are few Tips to get started as a Freelancer on Upwork
✅️Complete your profile Fully
✅️Show your Proof of Work using the Upwork Portfolio
✅️Apply for small jobs using your Connects.
✅️Personalize each Proposal/Application and not generic one.
✅️Price Reasonably when starting out.
✅️Be Professional when dealing with Prospects
Lastly,
✅️Be Patient 😃