Upwork Readiness Test Answers (Updated)

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Upwork Readiness Test Answers 2020




1: How do you earn and maintain a good job success score?



You have 3 distinct clients in a 24-month period
You have good outcomes with your clients- protip: exceed their expectations for an awesome job success score
All of the above


2: Which of the following describes your responsiveness score?

Your responsiveness score is based on how quickly you accept or decline client's invitations to jobs
Your responsiveness score appears on your profile for clients to see
Your responsiveness score will not be impacted negatively if you mark yourself as unavailable
All of the above


3: Which questions do the most successful freelancers have in mind when selecting the right jobs for them? 


Do I have the needed skills for the job?
Do I have time to complete the job in the client's timeframe?
Is the job description well thought out and descriptive of the role?
All of the above


4: What is the safest way to communicate with your clients? 


Upwork messages: it provides chat, voice and video capabilities. It also provides a record of your communication and helps to protect you in case of disputes

Other forms of communication: Skype, Email, Google hangout


5: When is it ok to be paid outside the Upwork platform? 


To satisfy the client

Almost never. Getting paid off platform violates Upwork's terms of service and exposes you to risk of not being paid. Generally, you should be paid through Upwork; to legally take work off the platform, you and the client must wait 24 months or pay an opt-out fee


6: How does Upwork's payment protection for fixed*price projects work (using escrow)? 


The client deposits(pre-funds) a mile stone payment into escrow before you begin working. Upon receiving and approving the work, the client releases the payment to you

You proactively begin working before the client has created and funded a milestone


7: What are tips for submitting a proposal? (select all that apply)


Note: There may be more than one right answer

Write a personal and professional greeting
Describe your relevant experience in key areas listed in the job post- demonstrate you have read it
Outline how you would approach and complete the job
Respond to any screening questions listed in the job post
Copy and paste your proposal to submit as many proposals as possible in a short time


8: As a freelancer, what do you need to qualify for Upwork's payment protection for hourly jobs? 

An hourly contract
Client with a verified billing method
An account in good standing
To log your hours with the Upwork desktop app
To annotate your work Dairy with memos or activity labels that adequately describes the activity performed
To stay within the Contract's weekly limits
All of the above


9: What are the key elements to include in your profile?

Fun fact: 1/3 of jobs on Upwork are posted as 'Invite-only'. Therefore, a good profile is critical in attracting invites from clients. 


A specific overview that includes your skills and type of work you can accomplish for clients
A professional profile photo where you wear business casual attire, with a friendly expression, and a plain background
An accurate title that reflects your job experience and the work that you are looking for
Evidence of past success in targeted skills (e.g skill tests, certifications, portfolio, pieces, education, work experience)
All of the above


10: What items should a reputable client never ask you to do? 


Buy items on behalf of the client and get reimbursed later
Work for free
Provide personal information (e.g bank account, driver's licence, passport)
Click on a link that asks you to enter your login information
Pay to submit a job proposal
All of the above

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