Create and Complete Your Profile
A comprehensive and professional guide to establishing your Mercor profile, submitting your résumé, and effectively showcasing your experience at an exemplary standard.
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.
Profile setup at a glance
1
Navigate to your profile using the menu located on the left side.
Go to https://work.mercor.com/profile?tab=resume and follow the prompts.
2
Upload your résumé (PDF or DOCX)
We’ll parse key details such as roles, skills, and education to pre‑fill your profile.
3
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.
4
Enrich your profile
Add concise role summaries, key projects, measurable outcomes, and your current availability.
What’s required
Identity & contact
Full name, email address, telephone number, city, and country.
Résumé & LinkedIn
Upload your résumé and add your LinkedIn profile (or select that you don’t have one).
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.
Make your profile stand out
Experience summaries
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.
Projects
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.
Skills & stack
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.
Availability & preferences
Maintain up-to-date availability information by including time zone, weekly capacity, contracting preferences, and language competencies.
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.
Quality bar
What we look for
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.
Common issues
Ambiguous descriptions, obsolete technologies, exaggerated job titles, non-functional links, and plagiarized content from job postings should be addressed prior to submitting an application.
Frequently asked questions
Why do I need to create a profile?
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.
Does profile completeness affect my chances?
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.
What information is required for my profile to be complete?
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).
What about my work experience and projects?
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.
How long does it take to complete my profile?
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.
Who can see my profile information?
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.
How do I edit my profile later?
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.
What happens if I upload a new résumé?
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.