Great post @coolmyll!
I saw your comment regarding upwork and other freelance sites, you are partially right. But.
It's all about strategy, like pretty much everything in life.
Think about finding some easy tasks, bid low to take them even if they are not worth the time and effort.
Earn yourself some good reputation (score) and happy clients who will surely come back.
This will help you to bid higher next time but still get the job, as the recruiters there take a look at the profiles too.

I wish you good luck with anything you set your mind to and ... keep on the great posts :)