phpworkplace.com is a good place for remote workers. Your daily routine starts with bidding on projects. As a beginner, I used to bid relatively low on projects than other freelancers. Sometimes I take part in online contests for making - business email, Landing Pages, etc.
Its a very competitive place, so initially a normal person could easily be demotivated for not getting a job. But if you work on your skills, and design good -looking portfolios you can attract clients and get a job.
There is always a constant growth pattern in the freelancing world. Because of the rating system, it's easy to identify a good candidate. So, if you need to improve your ratings work hard. If you build a good reputation on the platform clients would automatically reach you and give you the job.