Professional Profiles
Create and manage your professional profile on FairArena
Your Digital Identity
Your FairArena profile is your professional identity on the platform. It's how others discover you, understand your expertise, and connect with you for opportunities.
First Impressions Matter
Profiles with complete information receive 3x more views and 5x more stars than incomplete profiles!
Profile Overview
Your profile consists of several key sections:
| Section | Purpose | Visibility |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Information | Name, photo, bio | Always visible |
| Professional Details | Job title, company, experience | Controlled by privacy settings |
| Skills & Interests | Technical and soft skills | Controlled by privacy settings |
| Experience | Work history and achievements | Controlled by privacy settings |
| Education | Academic background | Controlled by privacy settings |
| Social Links | GitHub, LinkedIn, Portfolio | Controlled by privacy settings |
| Certifications | Professional certificates | Controlled by privacy settings |
Creating Your Profile
Add Profile Photo
- Click your profile icon
- Select Edit Profile
- Click the camera icon or Upload Photo
- Choose a professional photo (recommended: 400x400px)
- Crop and position your image
- Click Save
Best practices: Use a clear, professional headshot with good lighting. Avoid group photos, logos, or heavily filtered images.
Write Your Bio
Your bio is your elevator pitch:
- Keep it under 500 characters
- Highlight your key expertise
- Mention what you're passionate about
- Include what you're currently working on
Example Bio:
Senior Full-Stack Developer with 8+ years building scalable web applications.
Passionate about React, Node.js, and cloud architecture. Currently leading
engineering at TechCorp and mentoring junior developers. Always learning!Add Professional Information
Job Title: Your current role
Example: "Senior Software Engineer"
Company: Where you work
Example: "Google"
Location: Your city/country
Example: "San Francisco, CA"
Years of Experience: Total professional experience
Example: "8"
Work Experience: Add your work history
- Previous roles and companies
- Key responsibilities
- Major achievements
- Technologies used
Projects: Highlight significant projects
- Project name and description
- Your role and contributions
- Technologies and tools used
- Impact and results
Education: Academic background
- Degree and field of study
- University/Institution
- Graduation year
Skills: Your technical and professional skills
Add: React, TypeScript, Python, Project Management, etc.
Languages: Languages you speak
Add: English, Spanish, French, etc.
Interests: Professional and personal interests
Add: AI, Cloud Computing, Open Source, etc.
Add Certifications & Awards
Certifications:
- Professional certificates you've earned
- Online course completions
- Industry certifications
Awards:
- Professional recognitions
- Competition wins
- Academic honors
Connect Social Profiles
Link your professional accounts:
| Platform | Purpose | Example |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub | Show your code and contributions | github.com/yourusername |
| Professional networking | linkedin.com/in/yourname | |
| Twitter/X | Engage with community | twitter.com/yourhandle |
| Portfolio | Showcase your work | yourwebsite.com |
Upload Your Resume
Make it easy for interested parties:
- Prepare your resume in PDF format
- Go to Edit Profile
- Click Upload Resume
- Select your file (max 10MB)
- Click Save
Keep your resume updated! Upload a new version whenever you update your experience or skills.
Privacy Controls
You have complete control over your profile visibility:
Profile Visibility Levels
✅ Best for: Maximum visibility
- Anyone can view your profile (no login required)
- Appears in search engines
- Great for job seeking and networking
- Recommended for most users
Visibility:
- ✅ Non-logged in users
- ✅ Logged in users
- ✅ Search engines
✅ Best for: Platform-only visibility
- Only FairArena members can view
- Not visible to non-logged in users
- Good balance of privacy and discoverability
- Still searchable within platform
Visibility:
- ❌ Non-logged in users
- ✅ Logged in users
- ❌ Search engines
✅ Best for: Maximum privacy
- Must be logged in to view
- Enables view tracking
- See who views your profile
- Complete control over audience
Visibility:
- ❌ Non-logged in users
- ✅ Logged in users (tracked)
- ❌ Search engines
Configuring Privacy Settings
- Go to Account Settings
- Navigate to Privacy
- Choose your Profile Visibility
- Enable/disable Require Authentication
- Enable/disable Track Profile Views
- Click Save Changes
Profile Features
Profile Stars ⭐
Stars are community recognition for impressive profiles:
How it works:
- Other users can "star" your profile
- Stars appear on your profile
- Shows community appreciation
- Increases your visibility
View your stars:
- Go to your profile
- Click on the stars count
- See who starred your profile
- Each entry shows user name and timestamp
Earn more stars by:
- Completing your profile fully
- Adding quality content
- Being active in the community
- Showcasing impressive work
- Engaging with others
Profile Views 👁️
Track who's interested in your profile:
When view tracking is enabled:
| Information | Description |
|---|---|
| Viewer Name | Who viewed your profile |
| Viewer Email | Their contact information |
| View Time | When they viewed (timestamp) |
| Total Views | Cumulative view count |
Access view statistics:
- Go to your profile
- Click Profile Views
- See complete view history
- Filter by date range
- Export data if needed
View tracking only works when "Require Authentication" is enabled. This ensures you know exactly who viewed your profile.
Editing Your Profile
Keep your profile up-to-date:
Quick Edit
- Click your profile icon
- Select My Profile
- Click Edit Profile button
- Update any information
- Click Save Changes
What You Can Edit
Profile Best Practices
Complete Profile Checklist
Use this checklist to create an outstanding profile:
- Professional, clear profile photo
- Compelling bio (300+ characters)
- Job title and current company
- Location information
- At least 5 relevant skills
- Work experience added
- Education background added
- At least 2 social links (GitHub, LinkedIn)
- Certifications or awards (if any)
- Resume uploaded
- Languages spoken
- Interests listed
- Privacy settings configured
Profile Completion Bonus
Complete all sections to earn bonus credits and increase your profile visibility!
Writing an Effective Bio
Do:
- ✅ Be specific about your expertise
- ✅ Mention your current focus
- ✅ Show personality while staying professional
- ✅ Include what you're passionate about
- ✅ Update regularly
Don't:
- ❌ Use generic phrases like "hard worker"
- ❌ Make it too long (keep under 500 characters)
- ❌ Include personal contact info
- ❌ Use excessive jargon
- ❌ Leave it blank
Showcasing Skills
Organize skills by category:
Technical Skills:
- Programming languages (Python, JavaScript, Java)
- Frameworks (React, Django, Spring Boot)
- Tools (Git, Docker, Kubernetes)
- Databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis)
Professional Skills:
- Leadership & Team Management
- Project Management
- Communication
- Problem Solving
Tips for adding skills:
- Be specific (React 19 instead of just JavaScript)
- Include proficiency levels when relevant
- Keep skills updated with your experience
- Remove outdated or irrelevant skills
Profile Insights
Understanding Your Profile Performance
Monitor your profile's impact:
| Metric | What it means | How to improve |
|---|---|---|
| Views | How many people viewed your profile | Complete profile, be active |
| Stars | Community recognition | Quality content, engagement |
| Completion | Percentage of profile filled | Add missing information |
| Engagement | Interactions on your profile | Regular updates, networking |
Increasing Profile Visibility
Strategies to get noticed:
- Complete Everything: Fill all profile sections
- Be Active: Participate in organizations and teams
- Update Regularly: Keep information current
- Network: Connect with others, join communities
- Showcase Work: Add projects and achievements
- Get Verified: Complete verification process (if available)
- Use Keywords: Include relevant skills and technologies
Profile Tips for Different Goals
Optimize for recruiters:
- Use industry-standard job titles
- Highlight relevant experience
- Include specific skills and technologies
- Add notable projects and achievements
- Upload an updated resume
- Set profile to Public
- Add LinkedIn profile
Showcase your work:
- Emphasize portfolio and projects
- Highlight client successes
- Include testimonials (in bio)
- Link to portfolio website
- Show diverse skill set
- Add certifications
- Make contact easy
Build connections:
- Complete all social links
- Show interests and passions
- Join relevant organizations
- Be active in communities
- Share what you're learning
- Track profile views
- Engage with others' profiles
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
Next Steps
Now that you have a great profile:
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