Is it necessary to create an Upwork profile video?

Upwork Profile Video is about presenting yourself and your skills visually to potential clients. At some point, it can also enhance your hiring rate.

For this video, you should highlight the skills that best describe your professional experience. Do not just repeat the things that are already written on your profile. You have the opportunity to explain your skills and work passion aloud!

But first, do you need to make the profile video?

There are some professional fields where it could be beneficial.

Some of the areas where Upwork profile video is helpful are:

• if you work in a language that is not your native
• if you work as an admin or customer support
• or if you work as a sales consultant

If you are a programmer or designer, there are portfolios and other ways to highlight your skills besides the Upwork profile video.

Some of the professional videos that you can make and upload on Upwork are:

• Me talking about my skills and experience
• Visual samples of my work

How to create efficient professional video?

It would be best if you make a short video of about 1 – 2 minutes. Make a brief introduction containing:

• The type of service you offer
• Type of projects you worked on
• Skills that you learn
• Achievements you gain
• Client testimonials

Record the video with a digital video camera or smartphone camera.

Make sure to have good lighting. Record indoors with plenty of light in front of you.

Have everything written in short about what you want to talk about. In that way, you will not get confused during recording.

Make a test recording to check if everything is ok. Some of the tips for recording a professional video:

• Make sure to speak clearly
• Do not have a background noise
• Make sure that your face looks clearly on camera
• If someone else is recording, check that the camera is not shaking!

You can upload your video on Youtube. Use Canva for creating custom thumbnail for Youtube video. 

Do not forget to disable monetization for the Youtube video (no ads on the Youtube video).

After uploading, place the video link in the – Add video – field. Add video field appears after you click on – Video introduction – on your Upwork profile. After clicking Submit, the video will be published immediately and available on your Upwork profile.

Some of the good examples of Upwork Profile videos are:

• Czarina de los Reyes-Guevara – Customer Service Manager
• Chris Warren – Motion Graphics Artist