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How to write a great casual work profile that gets you noticed

5 min read·1 June 2025

Your profile is your first impression. Here's how to make it count and get more employers reaching out.

Your CasualHire profile is your personal shopfront. Unlike a traditional resume that sits in a folder, your profile is actively searchable by employers looking for casual staff right now.

Start with a strong headline

Your headline is the first thing employers see before they unlock your profile. It should be specific and role-focused. Instead of "Experienced worker looking for opportunities," try "RSA-certified bartender with 4 years hospitality experience — available weekends."

Write a compelling career summary

Your career summary appears in search results before an employer decides to unlock your profile. It's your 150-word pitch. Cover your main skills, years of experience, industries you've worked in, and what makes you reliable.

List every relevant skill

Don't assume employers will infer your skills from your job history. If you can use a POS system, list it. If you've worked with commercial coffee equipment, list it. The AI matching system uses your skills to find relevant jobs, so completeness matters.

Upload your certifications

Certificates like RSA, First Aid, White Card and Food Handler's certificates are often requirements, not preferences. Upload them and request verification. Employers see the Verified badge before they unlock your profile.

Be specific about your availability

Don't just tick all shifts if you're not actually available for all of them. Be accurate about which days and shifts you're genuinely available.

Add references to your work history

Include reference names and contact numbers in your work history entries. Employers who can see a verifiable reference chain are far more likely to reach out.

Keep it current

Update your profile whenever you complete a new course, get a new certificate or change your availability.

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