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Functional Description: Talent User Profile Templates
Our platform offers flexible profile templates that talent users can choose from, depending on how they want to present themselves to potential matches, collaborators, or employers. Each template is designed to highlight different aspects of a person’s story, skills, or needs — allowing for self-expression and better alignment with opportunities.
Core Templates
- General Template
- Purpose: A free-form template with no fixed focus. Users can freely build their profile step-by-step, adding or skipping sections as they go.
- Core Elements: Basic info, skills, experiences, portfolio, optional sections (video, story, values).
- Who it suits: Users who want full control over what and how much they share.
- Video Introduction Template
- Purpose: Puts a video front and center so users can introduce themselves in their own words and style.
- Core Elements: Featured video block at the top; supporting sections for bio, skills, contact details.
- Who it suits: Users who feel more comfortable speaking than writing, or want to convey personality, energy, or communication style.
- Background Story Template
- Purpose: Highlights the user’s personal or professional journey to showcase growth, resilience, or unique experiences.
- Core Elements: Long-form narrative section; timeline or milestones feature; space for photos, testimonials.
- Who it suits: Users with non-linear paths or powerful stories that differentiate them.
- Values & Special Requirements Template
- Purpose: Brings user’s core values, work preferences, and any specific needs or accommodations to the forefront.
- Core Elements: Values statement; dealbreakers or must-haves; preferred work conditions; optional diversity statement.
- Who it suits: Users seeking a strong values match or needing to communicate accessibility or cultural fit.
Creative Additional Templates
- Skills & Endorsements Template
- Purpose: Highlights skills, competencies, and peer endorsements or ratings.
- Core Elements: Skills matrix; badge system; short quotes or endorsements from colleagues or clients.
- Who it suits: Users who want credibility through social proof.
- Project Portfolio Template
- Purpose: Focuses on tangible work examples.
- Core Elements: Gallery or case studies; project descriptions; links to work; optional client testimonials.
- Who it suits: Creatives, freelancers, or professionals with strong visual or documented work.
- Future Vision Template
- Purpose: Lets users showcase their ambitions, goals, and the type of impact they want to make.
- Core Elements: Future statement; dream roles or projects; call to collaborators; optional video or manifesto.
- Who it suits: Users who want to attract like-minded partners for future ideas.
- Quick Facts Snapshot Template
- Purpose: Provides a short, punchy, easy-to-scan profile.
- Core Elements: Fun facts; bullet points for key achievements; one-liner bio; contact links.
- Who it suits: Users who prefer minimal text and quick first impressions.
How It Works
- Users select a template when creating or editing their profile but can switch at any time.
- Each template provides default blocks but allows customization so users can add, remove, or rearrange sections.
- Guidance and prompts are provided to help users get the most out of their chosen format.