# Optimizing Your Torc Profile: Tips from our matching team, with Federico Vera

### Creating a Torc profile is your first step to getting matched to a position, but you'll want it to be accurate, up to date and full of the necessary info we’ll need to find the right role for you. Federico Vera, a member of our matching team, gives advice on how to optimize your Torc profile and have it match-ready right here!

**Profile Headlines & Basics**

* Your headline should clearly state your professional identity - Instead of "No idea what I'm doing," use "Senior Backend Engineer specializing in Java" or similar
    
* Profile picture helps you stand out - Professional, clear image where you're smiling (avoid things like code screenshots or poor quality selfies)
    
* Location accuracy matters - Always list your current country/city of residence as some positions are region specific
    
* LinkedIn is encourage - Profiles linked to your LinkedIn professional accounts help us know more about you and verify your information
    

**Skills & Experience**

* Be specific with skills - If you're a Java engineer and don't list Java, we won't find you in searches
    
* List core tech stack for each role - We need to track your experience history across different jobs. We don’t just want to know you know Java, we want to know when and where you’ve recently used it professionally!
    
* Focus on technical details, not business context- "I built RESTful APIs using Spring Boot" is more valuable than "I worked on a social media app with millions of users" Business context is helpful but technical details are a MUST
    
* Job descriptions should emphasize:
    
    * Technologies used (languages, frameworks, tools)
        
    * Technical contributions and responsibilities
        
    * Timeframe
        
    * Quantifiable achievements where possible
        

**Projects Section**

* Only include standout projects - Not every project you've worked on, just those showing unique skills or achievements
    
* Avoid duplicating information - Projects section should complement, not repeat job experience details
    

**Working Preferences**

* Hourly rates - Set a competitive desired rate or salary on your profile, understanding you'll be competing with others
    
* We pay bi-weekly for contractor positions - Most roles are IC (Independent Contractor) with no benefits
    
* Notice period matters - Be accurate about your availability (typically 15 days in Latin America)
    
* Language proficiency - English communication skills are essential; profiles must be in English
    

**Tips for Standing Out**

* Strong intro paragraph - Include years of experience, main technology stack, and specialized expertise
    
* Highlight certifications - Especially important for specialized roles
    
* Education details matter - Include degrees and relevant training
    
* Keep information current - Outdated information makes the matching process difficult