Creating Your Professional Profile
Welcome to FEED
Your profile is your digital resume on FEED. A complete, well-crafted profile helps you stand out to customers looking for automation professionals.
Step 1: Basic Information
After signing up, you'll be prompted to fill in your basic details:
- Full Name - Your legal name as it will appear on contracts
- Location - City and state where you're based
- Phone Number - For account verification and urgent communications
- Profile Photo - A professional headshot (or choose from our default avatars)
Step 2: Professional Details
This section showcases your expertise:
Primary Occupation
Select your main field of work (e.g., PLC Programmer, Robot Programmer, Controls Engineer).
Years of Experience
Your total experience in the automation industry.
Hourly Rate
Your desired base hourly rate. This is what you want to earn - customers may negotiate.
Step 3: Skills and Certifications
Add the manufacturers and software you're experienced with:
- Fanuc, ABB, KUKA - Robot brands
- Allen-Bradley, Siemens - PLC platforms
- Ignition, FactoryTalk - HMI/SCADA software
Rate your proficiency for each (1-10 scale).
Step 4: Work Experience
Add your employment history:
- Company name
- Job title
- Dates of employment
- Key responsibilities
Step 5: Availability Settings
Set your current availability:
- Available Now - Ready to start immediately
- 2 Weeks Notice - Currently employed but looking
- Not Available - Taking a break from new opportunities
Completing Your Profile
A 100% complete profile gets 3x more views from customers. Focus on:
- Professional photo
- Detailed skills with ratings
- At least 3 work experiences
- Updated availability status
Once complete, toggle "Available for Work" to appear in customer searches.
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