Opportunities rarely come from luck. They come from being easy to find, easy to understand and easy to say yes to. Use this checklist to improve each of those, step by step.
Be easy to find
- Complete your profile. Fill in every section you can: photo, bio, category, city, languages, links and availability. Missing details make you harder to match. Talents also asks for a reasonably complete profile before you can apply to jobs.
- Choose the right categories. Tell the platform what kind of work you really do, so briefs reach the right people.
- Keep your availability current. If you are fully booked, say so. If you are open to work, show it.
Be easy to understand
- Write a specific bio. Say what you make and who it is for. See how to write a bio that makes your profile stronger.
- Show your five to eight best samples. Quality beats volume. Our guide to building a UGC portfolio explains how.
- Make your work look professional. Light, sound and framing all matter. See ways to make your content look more professional.
Be easy to say yes to
- Add clear packages. List what is included, how many revisions, the turnaround time and the usage rights. See why every creator should have content packages.
- Price fairly. Prices that make sense for the work build confidence. See how to price your packages.
- Collect reviews. After each project, ask the brand for a review. Social proof speeds up decisions.
Be active
- Respond quickly. Turn on notifications and reply as soon as you reasonably can.
- Apply to jobs that fit. Read the job post, write a short personal message and attach your most relevant work.
- Join the community. Share useful tips, answer questions and connect with brands and other talents.
- Avoid the common errors. Check your profile against these ten mistakes.
Review monthly
Once a month, look at your profile as if you were a brand. Replace weaker samples, update your details and adjust your packages.
Be patient and consistent
Results build over time. A steady routine of small improvements usually beats one big push.
Start with step one on Talents.
