Ask How do you get noticed on Upwork in a skill category with thousands of freelancers?

[Brendan]

Trying to find work in a popular category like data entry or writing feels like you are shouting in a very loud crowd. There are so many people applying for the same job that clients might not even see your name at the bottom. I think you need a very special profile or a great opening sentence to get a click. When the competition is this high, what specific things do you do to make sure your proposal stands out from the rest?