I need Advice from the experienced members of the community
Hello everyone, I am seeking guidance from experienced members of this community and would really appreciate your practical advice. My Background & Skills - CMA (Pakistan) student from ICMAP, currently in the final stage of qualification - Strong interest and confidence in working with data - I have Practical skills in: Microsoft Excel | Power BI | Data cleaning, shaping, and transformation | Data analysis and visualization | Turning raw data into meaningful and decision-useful insights. What I Want to Achieve: My short-term goal is to earn USD 1,000 in a single month by using my data analysis skills ethically and by adding real value to clients. I want to achieve this specifically through Upwork, but at the moment, I have zero practical knowledge of client hunting. Where I Need Your Guidance: I would really appreciate step-by-step or experience-based advice on: - How to position myself on Upwork as a data analyst (Excel / Power BI) - What type of services or niches are more realistic for a beginner to target - How to find the right clients who actually need data analysis and dashboards - How to approach proposal writing when starting from zero - How to price my services initially while working toward the $1,000 monthly target My Mindset: - I am not looking for shortcuts or quick money - I want to earn by solving real problems for clients - I am willing to learn, test, fail, and improve consistently - My aim is long-term growth, skill building, and client trust If you were in my position today β with strong Excel and Power BI skills but no client-hunting experience β what exact steps would you take in the next 30 days to reach your first $1,000? Any guidance, frameworks, personal experiences, or honest advice would mean a lot to me. Thank you in advance for your time and support.