> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Setup Your Profile

> A comprehensive and professional guide to establishing your Mercor profile, submitting your résumé, and effectively showcasing your experience at an exemplary standard.

<Info>
  Your profile represents the manner in which you showcase your skills to teams and clients on Mercor. A comprehensive and precise profile expedites the matching process and enhances your likelihood of receiving an invitation to an interview.
</Info>

## Profile setup at a glance

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to your profile using the menu located on the left side.">
    Go to [https://work.mercor.com/profile?tab=resume](https://work.mercor.com/profile?tab=resume) and follow the prompts.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Upload your résumé (PDF only)">
    We’ll parse key details such as roles, skills, and education to pre‑fill your profile.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review and complete required fields">
    Confirm name, email, phone, city, country, and LinkedIn (or select that you don’t have one). Fix anything the parser missed.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enrich your profile">
    Add concise role summaries, key projects, measurable outcomes, and your current availability.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What’s required

<Columns cols={2}>
  <Card title="Identity & contact" icon="id-card">
    Full name, email address, telephone number, city, and country.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Résumé & LinkedIn" icon="file-certificate">
    Upload your résumé and add your LinkedIn profile (or select that you don’t have one).
  </Card>
</Columns>

<Warning>
  Please ensure the provision of precise information exclusively. Inaccurate or incomplete data may result in delays in the review process and could be subject to manual verification.
</Warning>

## Make your profile stand out

<Columns cols={2}>
  <Card title="Experience summaries" icon="briefcase">
    Limit each role to 3–5 bullet points. Begin with outcomes: specify what was delivered, for whom, and the resulting impact. Include scale metrics—such as users or revenue—where applicable.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Projects" icon="diagram-project">
    Highlight two to four representative projects. Clearly articulate the problem, your specific role, the technology stack employed, and the resultant outcomes. Provide links to code repositories or demonstrations where permitted.
  </Card>
</Columns>

<Columns cols={2}>
  <Card title="Skills & stack" icon="command">
    Differentiate core skills (to be used daily) from less familiar tools (used occasionally). Refrain from utilizing lengthy keyword lists; prioritize clarity and up-to-date information.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Availability & preferences" icon="calendar">
    Maintain up-to-date availability information by including time zone, weekly capacity, contracting preferences, and language competencies.
  </Card>
</Columns>

## Editing your profile

* From your account, open the Profile section and update any field at any time.
* After uploading a new résumé, we automatically re‑parse it and suggest updates—you can review and edit before saving.
* Changes to name, email, or country may require verification.

## Changing your email

<Warning>
  Changing your email will update all associated data to your new address: referrals, contracts, communications, and applications.
</Warning>

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to your Account settings">
    Navigate to [https://work.mercor.com/profile?tab=account](https://work.mercor.com/profile?tab=account) and scroll down to the **Change Email** section.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click &#x22;Change Email&#x22;">
    Review the notice confirming what will be transferred to your new address, then click **Agree and Continue**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter your new email address">
    Type the new email you'd like to use and submit.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm via email">
    A confirmation link will be sent to your new inbox. Click it to complete the change.

    <Warning>
      The link expires in **1 hour**. If it expires, restart the process from your account settings.
    </Warning>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Quality bar

<Columns cols={2}>
  <Card title="What we look for" icon="bullseye-arrow">
    The role scope should be clearly defined, with measurable outcomes, a recent technological stack, and consistency maintained between the résumé and professional profile. The writing must be concise and exhibit professionalism.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Common issues" icon="brake-warning">
    Ambiguous descriptions, obsolete technologies, exaggerated job titles, non-functional links, and plagiarized content from job postings should be addressed prior to submitting an application.
  </Card>
</Columns>

## Frequently asked questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Why do I need to create a profile?">
    Your profile facilitates effective matching. A comprehensive profile enables teams to swiftly understand your skills, experience, and availability, thereby inviting you to appropriate opportunities.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Does profile completeness affect my chances?">
    Yes. Complete and accurate profiles are displayed more frequently and are reviewed more promptly. Attention to detail assists hiring managers in making confident decisions.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What information is required for my profile to be complete?">
    Please provide your first and last name, email address, phone number, city, country, résumé upload, and a LinkedIn profile (or indicate if you do not possess one).
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What about my work experience and projects?">
    We parse your résumé to pre-fill sections. Review the imported content and add any missing information, particularly outcomes, metrics, and the technological stack.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How long does it take to complete my profile?">
    Typically, it requires only a few minutes. You may save your progress and resume later; however, completing the task in one session facilitates a more prompt commencement of the application.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Who can see my profile information?">
    Your profile is shared with Mercor project leads and clients for matching and evaluation. Contact details are used solely for hiring-related communication.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How do I edit my profile later?">
    Please navigate to the Profile section within your account menu. You may update any fields and upload a new résumé at your convenience.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What happens if I upload a new résumé?">
    We re-parse it and suggest updates to your profile. You can accept, edit, or discard changes before saving.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How do I change my email address?">
    Go to [https://work.mercor.com/profile?tab=account](https://work.mercor.com/profile?tab=account), scroll to **Change Email**, and follow the prompts. A confirmation link will be sent to your new inbox — you have **1 hour** to click it before it expires. Your referrals, contracts, applications, and communications will all be transferred to the new address automatically.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Next steps

<Columns cols={3}>
  <Card title="Explore open roles" icon="compass" href="https://work.mercor.com/explore">
    Browse opportunities that fit your skills and interests.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Apply and track status" icon="clipboard-check" href="https://work.mercor.com/home?tab=applications">
    Submit applications and follow progress in one place.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Interview preparation" icon="screen-users" href="/how-to/prepare-for-ai-interview">
    Review best practices to perform at your best in interviews.
  </Card>
</Columns>