Even though you can input a good bit of information via profile fields, think of your profile as a summary. It’s a way for people to quickly get a decent impression of you. But for a full picture, they will have a link to your LinkedIn profile, your attached resume (if you provide it), and/or your JSON Resume (if you provide it). This is why, as one example, for the experience section we only offer the ability to show your three most recent employers. Let’s talk about each section briefly below.
If we don’t mention a field it’s because we figure it’s self-explanatory. Such as the city or country field.
On the edit profile screen you will see that you can scroll down and click on other sections to expand them.
Summary #
Summary #
This is a summary within your summary. Think of this like your elevator pitch. Imagine you’re talking to someone who might want to hire you for a job. An elevator pitch is like a super short and exciting story you tell them about yourself. You’d say what you’re really good at, what you like to do, and why you’d be awesome for the job.
Resume #
Upload a copy of your full resume.
Website #
A URL to your website. Start it with the http:// or https:// part. You don’t have a website? That’s normal and fine. Skip this field, or put a link to some other profile you have. Not LinkedIn though because we have a separate LinkedIn field for you.
Gender #
Why are we asking for this? Well first, it’s completely optional. Second, it’s a reality that employers like to keep metrics on things like this. So, you definitely do not need to tell us or any members here. But, just know that when you apply for a job the company’s application will probably ask you. Although, even then it’s usually optional. Long story short, we added this because it’s fairly common to ask and we thought it could potentially be helpful. But it’s totally up to you!
Function #
Many companies split their business groups or roles into functions. For example, they might have 100 employees within their Sales function, 100 in Marketing, 100 in HR, etc. Pick one that you think is closest to your dream job. We are interested in adding some more Functions. Reach out if you think you have a good one we should add.
Available #
Select 1 if you are available for new opportunities. If you are happy with your current employer you can select 0 which will remove you from some (but not all) search results.
Experience #
Skills #
Honestly, it’s OK if you don’t fill out any actual work experience especially if you plan on attaching your resume to your profile. But, we recommend at least adding your skills. This is always a quick way for people to know what you like to do and what you’re good at.
Add #master, #expert, or #advanced after a skill and when someone views your profile that skill will stand out more with a different color background.
Example of how you type your skill:
Web design #master
Skill Weight Colors & Meanings #
#master skills have a gold background, #expert blue, and #advanced purple. Other skills will have a default grey background.
Here’s a breakdown of the differences between the terms “master,” “expert,” and “advanced” when it comes to weighing skills:
- Advanced Skills (pink):
When you have advanced skills, it means you have a solid understanding of a particular domain and can confidently work on complex tasks related to it. You’re capable of handling various challenges and can produce high-quality work. - Expert Skills (purple):
Being an expert in a field signifies that you have deep and extensive knowledge in that area. You possess a comprehensive understanding of both theory and practical applications. - Master Skills (gold):
Mastering a skill means you have reached the highest level of proficiency. You not only have an exceptional understanding of the subject but also possess the ability to innovate and create groundbreaking solutions.
In summary, the progression from advanced to expert to master represents an increasing depth of knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and contributions to the field.
Various Work Experience Fields & Education #
We recommend you fill in as much of these as possible for an optimal community-boosting experience. But, like we said above in the Skills section, it won’t hurt our feelings if you skip some of this. If you skip this, at least upload your resume.
Why only the opportunity to list three employers? Please read the very top of this page.
