Get Access to More Gigs by Becoming a Verified Worker
GigSmart and Checkr, a national background check provider, have partnered to offer optional worker verification for Get Gigs workers. Verified...
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To find work with GigSmart, you’ll need to create your account on the Get Gigs app, and complete your worker profile. Creating a great worker profile takes time, but it’s worth it. Your worker profile is the first thing requesters see when you apply for their posted gigs.
As a reminder, all gigs-seeking workers in the Get Gigs app are posted by business requesters or individual requesters, which means any hiring decisions are made by them, not by GigSmart. To ensure you’re setting yourself up for the best chance to be hired, we strongly recommend you complete as many sections of your worker profile as you can. This helps set your profile apart from other workers, so you can land each gig you apply to.
Read on to learn some tips to help make your Get Gigs profile great, as well as more information about what you can do to increase your chances of getting hired.
Introduce yourself.
The introduction section of your profile is where you give requesters a reason to hire you. Keep your description short and sweet. Add a 1-2 sentence overview of your experience and qualifications. A great introduction explains your qualifications, specific skills, and what makes you unique, and shows your personality.
Some sample introductions include:
- “I’m a landscaping professional who has over 3 years of experience.”
- “I’m a retiree who enjoys customer service, retail, and sales positions. I have great communication skills.”
- “I’m trustworthy, reliable, and good at following directions. I love working hard and helping others.”
To update your profile, tap the Edit Profile button on your worker profile in the Get Gigs app.
Add your work history.
Now that you’re updating your profile, let’s complete a few more key sections. Doing so will help requesters better understand your background which helps ensure them that you’re a great fit for their gig. First, let’s add your work history. Adding this information tells requesters about your prior experience, including your former job responsibilities, qualifications, and skills. Add at least one or more former jobs to your work history to show off your former expertise.
To add your work history, go to your worker profile in the Get Gigs app. Either tap Add your work history under the Profile Strength section or scroll down to Work History and tap the Add Work History button.
Add education, languages, and more.
Highlight your education, languages, and additional background information to differentiate yourself from other applicants. We recommend including the highest level of education you have completed.
Update Positions
Notifications for Shift Gigs on the GigSmart platform are based on the Positions you add to your profile. Select the Positions that are applicable to you so you can easily be matched with the Shifts that are right for you.
If you have notifications turned on, each time a new Shift Gig is posted matching your selections, we’ll notify you the moment the Shift Gig post is live.
Update Qualifications
Another great way to enhance your Worker Profile is by adding Qualifications. Qualifications include anything from Tools & Equipment to Licenses & Certifications. Go to your worker profile, scroll down to Your Qualifications, select Manage All, and add the Qualifications that apply to you.
If you have notifications turned on, each time a new Shift Gig is posted matching your selections, we’ll notify you the moment the Shift Gig post is live.
Get Verified.
Verified workers can apply to verified Shift Gigs. Verified Shift Gigs require workers to have completed a worker background check and/or motor vehicle records check in order to apply to the gig. You can opt-in directly from your Worker Profile in the app to enroll in verification for background checks and MVR checks. It’s free! To learn more about verification, click here.
Start Applying!
Now that you’ve created a strong worker profile, you’re ready to start browsing and applying to local gig opportunities. You can apply to work on-demand Shift Gigs, full or part-time positions, or residential projects.
Having a complete worker profile will help set you up for success, but remember, Get Gigs is a platform that connects you to local opportunities. Everything available is posted and managed by requesters near you, and who they hire is up to them. If you miss out on one, don’t get discouraged. Hundreds of new gigs are added daily, across a wide variety of industries, providing ample opportunity to find (and land!) the right gig.