New Freelancer Setup Help

I have just opened my first account on this platform and, to be honest, I’m still finding my way around. What I need now is a patient, experienced mentor who can walk me through every practical step of getting started and winning work here.

Here’s the kind of guidance I’m after:
• Optimising my profile so it looks professional and trustworthy
• Pin-pointing the right skill tags and job categories for my background
• Understanding how the bidding, milestones and review systems really work
• Crafting persuasive, reusable proposal templates
• Clarifying sensible rates, payment terms and basic client-freelancer etiquette

I’m flexible on the format—Zoom, Google Meet or any screen-share tool you prefer—and would like the sessions recorded so I can replay them later. After we’re done, I’ll also need a concise reference document summarising the key steps and tips we covered.

When you respond, please outline:
• The number of live sessions you recommend and their duration
• Any starter templates or checklists you’ll supply
• Relevant mentoring or coaching experience you have on Freelancer

I’m keen to get going as soon as we agree on a plan.