User Profiles

Your Professional Identity

Your profile is your digital identity on FairArena. It's how others discover you, understand your expertise, and connect with you. A well-crafted profile opens doors to opportunities and collaborations.

Creating Your Profile

Basic Information

When you first create your profile, you'll want to add these essentials:

Profile Picture

Upload a professional, clear photo
Use a high-quality image (recommended: 400x400px or larger)
Make sure your face is clearly visible
Avoid group photos or heavily filtered images

Name

Add your first name and last name
This helps others find and recognize you
You can update this anytime from settings

Bio

Write a compelling summary of who you are (up to 500 characters)
Highlight your key skills and what you're passionate about
Make it personal but professional
Example: "Full-stack developer passionate about building scalable applications. Love working with React and Node.js. Always learning!"

Professional Details

Make your profile complete by adding these details:

Skills

List all your technical and professional skills
Be specific (e.g., "React 19", "TypeScript", "Project Management")
Add as many relevant skills as you have
Skills help others find you when searching for expertise

Interests

Share what topics you're interested in
This helps connect you with like-minded professionals
Can include both professional and personal interests

Experience

Add your work history
Include company names, roles, and what you accomplished
List projects you've worked on
Highlight your achievements

Education

Add your educational background
Include degrees, certifications, and courses
Mention relevant training programs

Languages

List languages you speak
This helps in international collaboration

Additional Information

Take your profile to the next level:

Job Title

Your current role or designation
Helps others understand your expertise level

Company

Where you currently work
Creates connections with others in your organization

Location

Your city or country
Useful for networking and opportunities

Years of Experience

How long you've been in your field
Gives context to your expertise

Contact Information

Phone number (optional, shown only if you choose)
Appears only to connections based on your privacy settings

Portfolio & Social Links

Portfolio URL: Showcase your work
GitHub: Share your code and contributions
LinkedIn: Professional networking
Twitter: Engage with the community

Certifications & Awards

Add professional certifications you've earned
List awards and recognitions
Shows your commitment to excellence

Date of Birth & Gender

Optional personal information
Helps personalize your experience
Controlled by privacy settings

Resume

Upload your latest resume (PDF format recommended)
Makes it easy for interested parties to learn more about you

Privacy Settings

You have full control over who sees your profile information:

Profile Visibility

Public Profile

Anyone can view your profile, even without an account
Great for maximum visibility and networking
Recommended if you want to be discovered

Private Profile

Only FairArena members can view your profile
Offers more privacy while still being discoverable
Good balance between visibility and privacy

Authentication Requirement

Require Authentication

Visitors must be logged in to view your profile
Adds an extra layer of privacy
Useful if you want to know who's viewing your profile

View Tracking

Track Profile Views

See who has viewed your profile
Get insights into your profile's reach
View statistics in the Profile Views section
You can enable or disable this anytime

When view tracking is enabled, you'll get detailed information about who visited your profile, including their name, email, and when they viewed it.

Profile Features

Star System

The star system is a way for the community to show appreciation:

Other users can star your profile if they find it impressive
Stars appear on your profile and showcase your community recognition
You can see who starred your profile in the Profile Stars section
The more complete and engaging your profile, the more stars you're likely to receive

View Your Stars

Go to your profile
Click on Profile Stars
See everyone who has starred your profile
Each star includes the user's information and when they starred you

Profile Views

Track your profile's visibility:

See exactly who viewed your profile (when tracking is enabled)
View timestamps of when your profile was accessed
Understand which parts of your profile attract the most attention
Access this information from the Profile Views section

Understanding Your Views

Each view includes the viewer's name and email
Views are recorded with timestamps
Only unique views per user are counted
You can see total view count at a glance

Edit Your Profile

Keeping your profile updated is important:

Navigate to My Profile
Click the Edit Profile button
Update any information you want to change
Adjust your privacy settings
Click Save to apply your changes

Update your profile regularly to reflect your latest skills, experiences, and achievements. Fresh profiles get more engagement!

Profile Best Practices

Make a Great First Impression

Use a Professional Photo

Clear, well-lit, and recent
Shows your face clearly
Appropriate for a professional setting
No logos or group photos

Craft a Compelling Bio

Start with who you are and what you do
Mention your key skills and expertise
Add a touch of personality
Keep it concise but informative

Complete All Sections

Profiles with more information get more views
Every section adds to your story
Don't leave important sections empty

Keep It Current

Update your profile when you learn new skills
Add new projects and experiences as they happen
Refresh your bio periodically
Update your photo every few years

Show, Don't Just Tell

Link to your actual work (portfolio, GitHub)
Add specific examples in your experience section
Quantify achievements when possible
Let your work speak for itself

Be Authentic

Be honest about your skills and experience
Write in your own voice
Share what genuinely interests you
Let your personality shine through

Optimize for Discovery

Use clear, searchable terms in your skills
Include industry-standard terminology
Add relevant keywords naturally in your bio
Make it easy for others to find you

Common Questions

How do I make my profile stand out?

Focus on completeness, authenticity, and value. Add a great photo, write a compelling bio, fill out all sections, link to your work, and keep everything updated.

Who can see my profile?

This depends on your privacy settings. You can choose to make it public (anyone), private (FairArena members only), or require authentication (logged-in users only).

Can I see who viewed my profile?

Yes! Enable "Track Profile Views" in your privacy settings, and you'll be able to see everyone who visits your profile.

What's the difference between stars and views?

Views are when someone looks at your profile. Stars are when someone actively chooses to recognize your profile as impressive or valuable. Stars are more meaningful than views.

Can I hide certain information?

Yes, many fields are optional. Only add information you're comfortable sharing. You can also adjust privacy settings to control visibility.

How often should I update my profile?

Update it whenever something significant changes - new job, new skills, completed projects, etc. A good practice is to review your profile every 3-6 months.

Can I delete my profile?

Yes, you can delete your account through your account settings. This will remove all your profile information from the platform.