{"id":263,"date":"2026-06-08T16:41:58","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T16:41:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tutorac.com\/help-center\/2026\/06\/08\/submitting-a-proposal\/"},"modified":"2026-06-17T05:29:41","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T05:29:41","slug":"submitting-a-proposal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tutorac.com\/help-center\/2026\/06\/08\/submitting-a-proposal\/","title":{"rendered":"Submitting a proposal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>When a training post is a good fit, you apply by sending a proposal. This article explains what a proposal is and how to submit a strong one.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"950\" src=\"https:\/\/tutorac.com\/help-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/recon-proposal-manual2.png\" alt=\"Submitting a proposal on Tutorac \u2014 the Cover Letter editor with AI Tone and Points-to-Emphasize options, a curriculum-for-reference section, and the Submit Proposal button\" class=\"wp-image-419\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"in-this-article\">In this article<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"#what\">What a proposal is<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#submit\">Submitting a proposal<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#cover\">Writing a strong cover letter<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#after\">After you submit<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faqs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what\">What a proposal is<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A proposal is your application to a learner&#8217;s training post. Its core is a <strong>cover letter<\/strong> \u2014 a short, personalised message explaining how you can help that learner reach their goal.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"submit\">Submitting a proposal<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>From <strong>Find Work<\/strong>, open the training post you want to apply to.<\/li><li>Review the learner&#8217;s goal, level, schedule, and budget.<\/li><li>Write your cover letter and submit your proposal.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cover\">Writing a strong cover letter<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Address the learner&#8217;s specific goal, not a generic pitch.<\/li><li>Mention relevant experience and the skills they listed.<\/li><li>Outline how you&#8217;d approach teaching them, briefly.<\/li><li>Be clear, friendly, and easy to read.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"after\">After you submit<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your proposal is marked <strong>Proposal Sent<\/strong> and appears under <strong>My Proposals<\/strong>, where you can track its status. See &#8220;Tracking your proposals and invitations.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faqs\">FAQs<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s the most important part of a proposal?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cover letter. A tailored, specific message stands out far more than a generic one.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where do I see proposals I&#8217;ve sent?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under <strong>My Proposals<\/strong>. Each one shows its current status.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I apply to posts I was invited to?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Invitations appear under the <strong>Invited<\/strong> tab in Find Work; you submit a proposal the same way.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related articles<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/tutorac.com\/help-center\/2026\/06\/08\/finding-training-jobs-on-tutorac\/\">Finding training jobs (Find Work)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/tutorac.com\/help-center\/2026\/06\/08\/tracking-your-proposals-and-invitations\/\">Tracking your proposals and invitations<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/tutorac.com\/help-center\/2026\/06\/08\/winning-contracts-best-practices\/\">Winning contracts: best practices<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<p class=\"has-gray-color has-text-color has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Last updated: 8 June 2026<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When a training post is a good fit, you apply by sending a proposal. 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