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Update Your Relief Buddy Profile & Improve Shift Matches
Summary This article explains how to access and update your profile in the Relief Buddy mobile app and gives practical tips to make your profile more likely to match and be accepted for shifts.
Accessing Your Profile
- Open the Relief Buddy mobile app.
- Tap your profile photo in the top-left corner to open the main menu and access profile settings.
What to Review and Update
- Profile photo: Use a clear, professional photo with no other people in the background.
- Resume/CV: Upload a PDF version of your resume to your profile so applications are processed faster.
- Software experience: Select software systems you are comfortable using independently.
- Hourly / preferred rates and availability: Keep your preferred hourly rate and weekly availability up to date so you see relevant shifts.
How Profile Details Affect Shift Matching
- You will only see shifts that match your profile settings.
- Setting your shift distance slightly larger than you normally use can help include locations near the boundary of your limit.
- Profiles with clear professional photos and an uploaded resume tend to have applications accepted more quickly.
Managing Profile Documents and Photos
- Upload resumes as a PDF to the profile document area.
- Keep credential and experience entries current so clients can evaluate qualifications accurately.
Practical Tips to Improve Acceptance Rates
- Use a professional headshot (single person, clear background).
- Keep resume and experience sections current and specific.
- Be honest about software and clinical skills—select only those you can use independently.
- Set a reasonable travel radius (slightly larger than your usual limit) to avoid unintentionally excluding nearby shifts.
Conclusion Regularly reviewing and updating your profile photo, resume, rates, availability, and experience helps ensure you are matched to the right shifts and improves the likelihood your applications are accepted. Access your profile from the main menu by tapping your profile photo (top-left) in the Relief Buddy app and keep your information current.