Overview
Your Hatch profile is your career's central hub. It's where your journey unfolds and new opportunities are unlocked. From showcasing your achievements to highlighting your working style, your profile is the key to making connections and getting noticed.
Whether you're just starting out or ready to level up, this guide will walk you through the essentials to ensure you're set for your next big opportunity.
Let’s make your profile stand out and put you in control of your career!
Getting Started with Hatch 🌟
When you sign up for Hatch, you can speed up the process by importing info from your LinkedIn or resume. Less hassle, more shine! Here's how:
Option 1: Import from LinkedIn
Already on LinkedIn? Awesome! Just export your LinkedIn profile as a PDF and upload it to Hatch. We'll automatically add your experience, education, and skills to your profile. Easy peasy!
Here’s how:
Go to your LinkedIn profile
Click “More”, then select “Save to PDF”
Upload the PDF to Hatch and voilà! Your details are auto-filled. More info here
Option 2: Upload Your Resume
Prefer to use your resume? No worries — just upload your resume as a PDF, and we’ll pull the key details to complete your profile. Then, feel free to tweak and personalise it to make it uniquely yours.
My details
This is your chance to showcase who you are – think of it as your digital elevator pitch. Let’s make it shine! Your name and profile photo are the first things people will notice, so choose a friendly, professional photo (smile! 😁) and double-check your name is accurate. Here's what else to update:
Bio: This is where you can flex your personality. Keep it brief but impactful! Here's a simple formula: You + The role you're after + Why you're excited to make it happen. Feel free to add an emoji for a little extra flair (because, why not? 😎).
Pronouns: Select your pronouns to make sure your profile is accurate and inclusive.
Location: Update your location so it’s clear where you're based, whether for remote or in-office roles.
Custom links: If you have a personal website, LinkedIn, GitHub, or portfolio, add them here to give people a closer look at your work.
Files: Upload and manage your resume here. It stays private until you match with a role, but once you do, it will be visible to every employer you match with.
Get to know me 🤩
This is your chance to show off who you really are by responding to a variety of prompts with your own unique answers. Whether it's about your passions, career goals, or something fun about you, this section helps bring your profile to life. Here's how it works:
Select a sentence starter: Choose one of the prompts to get started.
Answer the question: Respond with something personal and authentic. There are no wrong answers!
My story ✨
This is where your experiences really come to life. Tell your whole journey through work, education, or life experiences and highlight what you’re proud of. Here’s how to make it epic:
My story intro: Share a quick intro about your journey to help others get to know you better. Give a sneak peek into what makes you, well, you!
Experience: Add your work experience here. Make sure you select the correct company and include a description of your responsibilities and the impact you made.
Education: Include any formal education, certifications, or courses you’ve completed. Whether it’s a degree, an online course, or a workshop, it shows you’re always levelling up.
Life: Do you have personal experiences that shaped who you are? Share them! This could include volunteering, travelling, a hobby, or anything else that’s added value to your journey.
Spotlights
This is where you can brag in the best way possible. Show off your proudest This is where you can brag in the best way possible. Show off your proudest moments in work or life, whether it’s a project you led, a milestone you crushed, or a skill you mastered. Add links, images, or YouTube videos to make it pop and show people what you’re made of. You can use this to:
Add projects: Highlight key projects you’ve worked on and what you accomplished.
Show milestones: Share any significant milestones you’ve hit in your career or personal growth.
Display skills: Showcase the skills you’ve mastered and how they’ve helped you succeed.
We recommend including media to make your spotlights visually engaging and offer more depth to your achievements.
Your Aura colour
Represent your vibe with an aura colour! This will be reflected throughout your profile and make it easy to understand your matches at a glance.
