Edition 8: Volunteering Through SkilledUp Life: Creating a Profile That Means Business.

Anyone out there wants to make a good first impression. Be it as a job seeker, an employee, or an entrepreneur. So assuming you now know the huge opportunity SkilledUp Life presents to you as a volunteer; and you are all out to explore. It is important for you to know that given what SkilledUp Life is about - volunteering remotely. It is imperative to create a profile that shows you really mean business. Every business, be it established or early-stage technology companies as we have them at SkilledUp Life wants the best brains, personalities, and work ethics - all of these show on your SkilledUp Life Profile.

A professional work profile should be clear, concise, and accurately represent your skills and experience. Creating a SkilledUp Life profile can help you showcase your professional skills and accomplishments, and connect you with other professionals in your field. Here are some tips for creating a SkilledUp Life profile that means business:

Use a professional-looking photo: Choose a recent photo that shows you in a professional setting or attire. Avoid using a casual or personal photo.

Cover image: Upload a cover image that highlights your skills, expertise or experience. This will most likely be the first seen section of your profile. You would want to catch people's attention with this.

Write a compelling summary (About Me): Your summary should be a brief overview of your skills and experience, highlighting your most relevant and impressive accomplishments. Keep it concise and to the point.

List your educational qualifications: This is that opportunity you have to showcase where, when and how long you may have had experience in a particular field or specialization.

Your work experience: List your previous positions, starting with your most recent job. Include the name of the company and a brief description of your responsibilities and achievements in each role. Make it clear what your current position is and where you work. This will help companies at SkilledUp understand your level of experience and the type of work you do.

Upload a video of yourself: This is that opportunity to prove to your profile’s viewers in words and beyond the written text. This is also that avenue to show your comportment and ability to communicate efficiently.

Your Portfolio: This is that section where you provide visual proof of your skills and expertise. Here you could have items uploaded in multiple formats.

Awards: If you have been awarded any certificates or medals - this is where you showcase those.?

Skills and expertise: Include a list of your most relevant skills and expertise, and any relevant certifications or training. Be specific and use keywords that SkilledUp Life's startups may be searching for.

Use relevant keywords: Incorporate keywords throughout your profile that are relevant to your industry and the type of work you do. This will make it easier for SkilledUp Life startups to find your profile when searching on the platform.

Contact Details: This is an all-too-important part of your profile as this is where you provide startups the avenue to either see you beyond SkilledUp Life or be able to connect with you when necessary. This section includes your email, phone number, address and social media profiles.

Proofread and edit: Before publishing your profile, make sure to carefully proofread and edit it for grammar, spelling, and clarity. It's essential that your profile is professional and free of errors.

Complete your profile: it is important that your profile is filled to a minimum of 80%. This is important as this is the threshold that allows you to apply to open opportunities

Following these tips will help you create a SkilledUp Life profile that accurately represents your skills and experience, and showcase your professional abilities to startups and other volunteers on the platform.

Like to start exploring opportunities at SkilledUp Life? Visit www.skilledup.life/sign and create a volunteer account; or got an early stage technology startup and want to utilize unlimited talents from our pool of 16,700+ volunteer talents? Then create a company account at www.skilledup.life?