How to Add Professional Certifications to Your Instawork Profile
Adding certifications to your Instawork profile can help you qualify for more shifts and lead to higher-paying opportunities. This article shows you how to upload your certifications to the app.
Why Add Certifications?
Adding certifications to your profile:
Unlocks more shift types
Shows businesses you're qualified
It may help you earn more money
Meets legal requirements for specific positions
Helps meet qualification requirements outlined for specific roles
What Certifications You Might Need
Common certifications include:
Food Handler's Card
Alcohol Service Certification (TIPS, ServSafe, etc.)
Forklift Certification
CPR/First Aid
California Security Guard Registration
New York Security Guard License
Step-by-Step: How to Add a Certification
1. Open the Instawork app
2. Tap on the "Profile" tab at the bottom of your screen
3. Scroll down to find "Certifications"
4. Tap "Add certification"
5. Select the type of certification you want to add
6. Take a photo of your certification or upload one from your phone
7. Enter the expiration date shown on your certification
8. Tap "Save"
Tips for a Successful Upload
Make sure your certification photo:
Shows your full name clearly
Shows the certification number
Shows the issue date and expiration date
It is well-lit and not blurry
What Happens Next
After you upload your certification:
Our team will review it (usually within 1-2 business days)
You'll get a notification when it's approved
Once approved, you can start booking shifts that require this certification
You can reapply for positions if you were previously denied after adding the required certifications
Updating Expired Certifications
When your certification is about to expire:
1. Get a new certification before the expiration date
2. Open the Instawork app and tap "Profile"
3. Scroll down to "Certifications"
4. Tap on the old certification you want to update
5. Follow the prompts to upload your new certification
6. Enter the new expiration date
7. Tap "Save"
If you can't edit or remove the old certification:
1. Try adding a new certification entry by tapping "Add certification"
2. If that doesn't work, contact support and include:
The type of certification
Any error messages you see