How to strengthen your Profile (FAQs)

Here are the top tips for having a strong profile

How to increase my chances of selection?

Our best solvers generally:

Make sure that their profile is 100% complete
Make sure they verify their phone number as soon as possible
Make sure that they connect to Stripe as soon as possible to become verified solvers
Explore both options of working Solo or in teams on assignments
They are available to be pro-actively contacted by blackbear for matching assignments
They enable all of their notifications to not miss out in any opportunity for work or collaboration
They are active and pro-active in our Community to answer and ask questions and to look for teammates
They write customised/tailored proposals for each assignment
They do not miss our their deadlines
They ask questions before and during the process
They ensure to submit draft work to get feedback before handing in the final assignment
They rate fairly and transparently with detailed feedback and take ownership for their mistakes or opportunities missed during the assignment process

How to build a strong profile?

Make sure you add your Linkedin profile
Add your Education
Add your work experience
Select your skills. Make sure you select the skills that you master and that are relevant to your field or interests. The skills added help the blackbear team and clients know if you could be suitable on working on an assignment with a specific skill requirement.
When adding skills, if you are having trouble finding your skill among the options, try some synonyms. Or be a little less specific. For example, try "technical documentation" instead of "electronics manual creation." Please note we have purposefully excluded skills that you can't sell in our platform, such as "baker".
Add the languages you are fluent in. We encourage you to only add the languages that you master at a professional level. The language(s) added, help the blackbear team and clients know if you could be suitable on working on an assignment in a specific language.
Add a strong bio:
1. Start with a brief introduction about yourself and the purpose of the profile.
2. Mention your achievements, such as awards, publications, or recognition that you have received in your career.
3. Add a section about your interests and hobbies. This will help others to know more about your personality outside of work

Here is a template you can use for adding your bio:

After completing my education, I started my career as a {Job title} at {Name of Company} in {Year}. I worked there for {Number of years} years and gained experience in {Skills and responsibilities}. Later, I joined {Name of Company} as a {Job title} and worked there for {Number of years} years. My role there involved {Skills and responsibilities}.

In my spare time I like to {add hobbies}. I am interested in working for {add your interests}.

Examples of a strong Bio:

"Experienced Marketing professional with a proven track record of developing and executing successful campaigns across multiple channels. Skilled in digital marketing, social media strategy, and content creation, I am passionate about delivering results that exceed expectations. With a keen eye for detail and an analytical mindset, I thrive in fast-paced environments and have a talent for managing multiple projects simultaneously. Collaborative by nature, I enjoy working with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives. Looking for a new challenge where I can utilize my skills and experience to make a meaningful impact.”

"As an ambitious and motivated student, I am eager to gain valuable work experience that will help me develop both personally and professionally. With a strong academic background in [insert relevant field of study], I have gained a solid foundation in [insert relevant skills or knowledge]. Through various internships and extracurricular activities, I have also honed my communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities. I am a quick learner and adaptable to new challenges, always seeking to expand my skill set and take on new responsibilities. I am passionate about [insert relevant interests or causes], and I am eager to contribute my skills and enthusiasm to a dynamic and forward-thinking organization. I am excited to explore new opportunities and take the first steps towards a fulfilling career.”