How to create the profile page?
Upon initial registration you will be redirected to your profile page where you can edit your personal and professional information alike. While it is not mandatory to complete your profile in entirety, we strongly recommend you do, for it will help you be discovered quicker and ultimately hired, if that is indeed what you are after. Likewise, if you are looking to hire Parttimerz for a job at hand, you are more likely to attract more adequate Parttimerz and of the highest quality if you have your profile photo and profile information completed – people like to collaborate with people they can see and know at least basic information about. The more complete the profile the more compelling and frequently visited it will be – the greater exposure to the community, the greater the likelihood of getting hired and being successful.
Is the profile data readily available and visible to all members?
Yes, the profile data is readily available and visible to all Parttimerz members while active on Parttimerz. For more information on data visibility, accessibility and use, refer to Parttimerz Terms of Use.
How secured is the data provided and stored on Parttimerz?
Parttimerz take members data integrity and security with utmost importance. Data provided by the Parttimerz members is securely stored in Parttimerz RDBMS. For more information on data security and privacy, refer to Parttimerz Privacy Policy and Parttimerz Terms of Use.
Are the member profiles searchable, reachable and visible?
Yes, all registered member profiles are searchable, visible and reachable. Some member profiles are visible more than others depending on profile completion level and activity or the lack thereof of each respective member in Parttimerz community.
What is the benefit of the Parttimerz Rating and Review feature?
Rating and review feature is a snapshot of the overall performance and conduct of each respective member as it provides the insight into their capabilities, performance and conduct while in Parttimerz community. The more successfully completed jobs/engagements you have with positive ratings and reviews, the greater your credibility and likelihood of getting hired and rehired.
What is Availability Matrix and how to use it?
Availability matrix is a snapshot of each member’s availability and willingness to take on the job in question. Availability matrix enables you to select days of the week and hours of each day during which you will be available and willing to provide your services. To select days/hour of your availability, while in profile preview page, simply select the same in a user friendly Availability Matrix control on profile page.
What is Hourly Rate and what is it used for?
Hourly rate is a fee expected to be paid in exchange for each hour of work performed by any one Parttimerz member. Hourly rates vary from one member to the other and one profession to the next. Therefore, hourly rates are set by each respective member based on their individual discretion and opinion of what their hour of time and or service is worth. Needless to say, hourly rate could be one of the most decisive and detrimental factors while being considered for a potential job. Therefore, the more optimal the hourly rate the higher probability of being hired for the job.
What is the Hire button used for?
Hire button located on the profile page of each member is used to express interest in a particular member and ultimately hire him or her for the job at hand. Needless to say, each member is free to negotiate the offer in question, accept and or decline. The hiring process is based on a basic premise, to hire or be hired there must be a valid job hence, creating a job and publishing it should precede the hiring process.
How to create and publish a job?
From the Jobs tab on the profile page simply click on Post a new job and fill in required details i.e., profession, servies, budget, country, duration and description. Published jobs are randomly displayed on the Hot Jobs section of the Activities page and profile pages of each member in Parttimerz community. Each job is valid for 30 days from the publish date after which it expires and is no longer visible on Parttimerz. In case of a successful hire, the job in question expires and is no longer visible in the Parttimerz community.
What is I’m interested button on each job post used for?
I’m interested button on each job post is used to express interest in posted job which in turn notifies the job owner of the same via Parttimerz notification system. Subsequently, the job owner is able to respond by further discussing the job with respective candidate or simply accepting/declining the interest expressed.
What is Portfolio tab used for?
Portfolio tab is a snapshot of all your work on Parttimerz. In other words, it contains all the jobs you have completed along with corresponding rating and review of each job owner. Make the most of your portfolio and use is as a self-promoting tool to attract more jobs and revenue. Do each job to the best of your ability to earn high ratings and great reviews.
What is Jobs tab used for?
Jobs tab is used primarily to publish new jobs but also as a snapshot of all active jobs and or jobs in progress. A more comprehensive list of all the jobs published, in progress and completed can be accessed via My Jobs menu in the top right corner.
What is Followers/Following used for?
Following/Followers is simply a list of Parttimerz you are following and those that are following you. In order to make the most of Parttimerz community and be in the know on the latest job offers and best performing members, it is in your interest to follow as many Parttimerz of interest as possible. By following Parttimerz, you have complete insight into their activities and can reach out to them directly at any time via Parttimerz messaging system.
What is My Transactions used for?
My Transactions page provides insight into your activities on Parttimerz in terms of total revenue generated i.e., money earned from completed jobs and expenses i.e., jobs paid for since joining the Parttimerz community. Ability to generate various revenue/expense reports i.e., monthly, quarterly, annually accompanied with corresponding charts and graphics, further enhances the user experience and provides greater insight into your overall performance on Parttimerz.
What is Hot Jobs section of the Activities and Profile page used for?
Hot Jobs section features the latest jobs in the Parttimerz community published by members worldwide. Jobs are displayed based on relevance i.e., geography, profession, services, interests etc. Each published job is available and visible for 30 days from the date of publish, unless it’s closed due to a successful hire.
What is Featured In section of the Activities and Profile page used for?
Featured In section features the highest ranking Parttimerz who have the most jobs successfully completed. To make the coveted Featured In list and be actively promoted across the entire Parttimerz community, complete your profile in full and actively participate in the community, ideally 3 to 4 times per week.