Your Sidekicker Job Portal profile provides potential employers with a snapshot of your professional experience, skills, and interests.
How do I edit my Sidekicker Job Portal profile?
To complete your profile;
Log in to your Sidekicker Job Portal account
On the top right-hand side, click on your icon/name, and then ‘My profile'
Click the pencil icon on the section you would like to edit
What should I include in my Sidekicker Job Portal profile?
Your profile is made up of two sections - About Me & Work Experience. Both are equally important!
Step 1: About Me Section
Summary;
Your summary is all about you! This is where you can highlight your skills, achievements & professional interests.
What to write;
Industries you have experience working in and why do you like working in them
Type of employment are you looking for. E.g. Part-time or Full-time
Roles/industries are you interested in working in
Your professional strengths and skills
Things you have learnt/achieved throughout your job experience so far
Courses you are currently studying or have completed
When you’re not working;
Potential employers are interested in learning about you as a person, as well as your work experience. Therefore it is important to include a couple of sentences that show off your personality and interests, for example:
Movies: If you like watching movies what type of movie do you watch?
Cooking: If you like cooking, what type of cuisine is your favourite to cook?
Exercise: If you like to exercise what type of exercise and what do you like about it?
Reading: If you like to read, what genre is your favourite to read?
Pets: Do you have any pets?
Example:
Do I need to include a profile picture?
Adding a profile picture is optional. Include a photo if you feel comfortable doing so.
A good profile picture will be;
Taken from the waist up, standing face-on
Against a neutral background
How do I add a profile picture?
Log in to your Sidekicker Job Portal account
On the top right-hand side, click on your icon/name, and then select ‘My profile’
Click the pencil icon on the photo section & select your desired photo
Drag the photo so it’s centre & press submit
Do I need to include a LinkedIn profile?
No, adding a LinkedIn profile is optional! However, if you have a LinkedIn profile we would suggest including it in your profile.
Step 2: Work Experience
We recommend including at least 3 different experiences, showcasing as many of your skills as possible. When completing this section, It is best to use dot points.
What to write;
Explain your main tasks and responsibilities in this role.
Explain the main skills you demonstrated in the role. Include examples of how you used these skills.
Think about transferable skills you can highlight, that might relate to a wide variety of roles.
Include information about any software or training you completed for the role. Such as Excel or Google Suite.