What efforts do you have to make to get your first freelancing project related to Graphic Designing?

There are two major things you must consider as a starting freelancer in graphic designing.The first thing you should look at is your profile.Your profile would give viewers the first impression about what you can do.And the first impression always counts either as a positive impression which can lead to a hire or a negative impression.
The second thing is to advertise yourself so that people who need your services can find you.