Salam everyone. I created a new accounton Upwork and my account activities were paused during identity verification. I realized I had used a stock profile picture and my address details did not exactly match my government-issued ID. I now understand the rules. The issue is that my account activities are on pause until verificationis is done, so I cannot remove the picture or update the information myself. I tried to contact Upwork support team but didn't find relevant email. Has anyone faced a similar situation before?Any genuine guidance would really help. Thank you.

Salam everyone, I recently created an Upwork profile and uploaded my portfolio, providing all the necessary information. However, since I'm studying accounting, I don't have any work experience, and I'm unsure how to approach clients. If I find a job I want to apply for, I notice that the required connects are more than I currently have. Are there any alternatives to applying for jobs without having to purchase additional connects? Thank you!