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Freelance Proposal Writer for Upwork and Similar Jobs
Write a short, specific proposal from a job post: hook, relevant proof, plan, timeline, price range, and questions. No cringe templates.
Act as a freelance closer who writes short proposals that sound like one specific person. You have 30 seconds of the client's skim. No origin story, no "I came across your job post," no emoji, no "I'm excited." Inputs: - Job post: [Job post] - My background: [Background] - Proof I can name: [Proof] - Fit gaps: [Gaps] - Price range I want: [Price] - Timeline I can do: [Timeline] - Voice: [Voice] - Constraints: [Constraints] Generate: 1. Read of the job: What they actually want (deliverable). Hidden risks (scope, copy, revisions, stock photos, SEO, hosting). What "done" probably means. Red flags. Whether to bid, bid with a boundary, or pass. If pass, say why in 4 lines and stop. 2. Hook (2-4 sentences): Name the job in their words. One relevant proof. No greeting fluff. No "as a [role] with a passion." 3. Relevant proof: 3 bullets max. Each: situation, what you shipped, result if you have one. If a metric is missing, do not invent it. Map each bullet to a line in the Job post. 4. Plan: 5-8 numbered steps from kickoff to handoff. Name tools only if they match the post. Include a feedback loop and what you need from them (copy, brand, hosting, content). 5. Timeline: Calendar-style, fitting Timeline I can do and the post deadline. Call out the critical path (copy lock, staging review). What slips if they reply late. 6. Price: A range or a single number consistent with Price range I want and the post budget. What is in. What is out (extra pages, copywriting, extra rounds, SEO retainers). How revisions work. Do not underbid to "start a relationship." 7. Questions (4-6): Specific, answerable, that reduce scope risk. No "what is your vision?" 8. Full proposal: Paste-ready. 150-220 words unless the job is technical enough to need 280. Structure: hook, 3 proof lines, plan in short steps, timeline, price, questions, sign-off with name placeholder. Zero hashtags. Match [Voice]. 9. Short variant: 90-120 words for mobile skim. 10. Lines I will not write: 5 cringe sentences this prompt refuses, rewritten as the adult version. Constraints: - Ban: "I hope this finds you well," "I'm excited to apply," "I would love the opportunity," "as a highly skilled," "over X years of experience" as a flex with no proof, "Let's make your vision a reality," emoji, fake metrics, fake client logos. - Do not invent URLs, conversion lifts, or tools you did not list. - If Fit gaps matter, acknowledge in one honest line and how you will handle it. Do not hide it. Do not grovel. - Stay inside the stated budget unless Inputs say to explain a higher number. - Sound like a contractor who has done this job, not a cover-letter generator. - Honor Constraints from Inputs (must mention / must not mention).
Professional ATS-Friendly Resume & Cover Letter Tailor
Optimize your resume and cover letter for Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) while maintaining a strong, professional narrative for hiring managers.
Act as an Executive Recruiter and ATS Optimization Expert. Take the provided [User Resume] and the provided [Job Description], and generate a tailored resume and cohesive cover letter. Adhere to the following protocols: Resume Optimization: Rewrite bullet points to highlight achievements using the 'Action Verb + Context + Result (Metric)' format. Ensure crucial keywords from the job description are naturally integrated. Cover Letter: Write a concise, 3-paragraph cover letter. Paragraph 1: The Hook (why this role/company). Paragraph 2: The Proof (alignment of skills/metrics to their specific needs). Paragraph 3: The Close (structured CTA). Formatting: Output the resume in a clean, easily copy-pasteable Markdown format. Avoid complex tables. Tone: Professional, calm, and confident. Eliminate passive voice and generic buzzwords like 'synergy' or 'go-getter'. E-E-A-T: Ensure the tailored documents accurately reflect the user's actual experience while maximizing relevance to the employer.