Contact person: Business Client

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Location: Palembang, Indonesia

Budget: Recommended by industry experts

Time to start: As soon as possible

Project description:
"I have just opened my Freelancer.com account and feel a bit lost on where to begin. My immediate objective is to start earning so I can help lighten my parents’ financial load, yet I also want to build skills and a solid portfolio along the way.

Here is my current situation:

• I haven’t settled on a niche. Software development, graphic design, or content work all interest me, but I need clarity on which path fits best for someone completely new.
• My main strength is the ability to think logically and structure problems clearly, though I am unsure how to translate that into marketable freelance services.
• I’m looking for practical, first-steps advice—profile optimisation, sample-portfolio ideas, bidding strategies for entry-level projects, and realistic earning expectations over the first few months.

Deliverable
A concise, actionable start-up plan that covers:
1. Assessment of which of the three broad fields (software, design, or content) matches my logical-thinking skill set and the current demand on the platform.
2. Step-by-step instructions to polish my profile and showcase my abilities, even with limited past work to display.
3. A bidding and communication template I can adapt while applying for my first five projects.
4. Recommended free or low-cost learning resources so I can upskill quickly as I work.

If you have successfully guided other newcomers or you remember your own early struggles and can translate that into a clear roadmap, I would love to hear from you." (client-provided description)