Adding your work experience to your Instawork profile helps you get matched with the the best shifts. There are three ways to add your experience:
Upload a resume
Complete a call with Instawork AI
Manually enter it
Why work experience matters
Your work history shows businesses your skills and qualifications. A complete profile with relevant experience:
Helps you get matched with more shifts
Makes your profile stand out to businesses
May help qualify you for higher-paying positions
Option 1: Upload your resume
If you already have a resume, you can quickly import it:
Open the app and tap "Profile" (bottom right corner)
Scroll down until you see "Import resume"
Tap to select a file from your device
Choose your resume file
Supported file formats: .pdf, .doc, .docx, .txt, .dot (up to 20 MB)
Option 2: Use Instawork AI assistant
Let our AI help you build your work history through a simple phone conversation:
Go to your profile and look for "Unlock More Positions"
Tap the "Start Call" button
Choose your preferred language for the call
Answer questions about your past jobs and skills
The screening call takes approximately 10-15 minutes. The AI will ask about your work history and skills for each position you're interested in.
Tips for a successful AI call:
Find a quiet space with minimal background noise
Give clear, detailed answers about your experience
Mention specific skills related to the positions you want
Option 3: Manually add your experience
Add your work experience in 3 simple steps:
Open the app and tap "Profile" (bottom right corner)
Scroll down to "Work experience"
Tap "+ Add experience"
For each position, include:
Company name
Your job title
Dates of employment
Key responsibilities and skills
Verifying your work experience
After adding your experience, we may need to verify it:
Open the app and tap "Profile" in the bottom right corner
Scroll down and select "Verify Employment"
Choose the work experience you wish to verify
Click "Get a Reference"
Select a contact and enter their information
Provide their email address or phone number
Click Submit
Sign and verify on the next screen
Your reference will receive an email to confirm your work experience.
If they do not receive the email:
Ask them to check their Spam inbox
Ensure the email or phone number you provided is correct
If the issue persists, re-enter their information and try again
Tips for Better Matches
Add jobs from the last 10 years
Include work similar to Instawork positions
Be specific about your responsibilities and skills
Update or edit your experience at any time
If you have any questions about adding your work experience, please reach out to our Support team through the app.
Ready to apply to new positions? Click here to learn how.