FAQs

Answers to frequently asked questions

Your bio is an opportunity to tell NerdHerders a little bit about yourself and the type of work you’re seeking. Good information to include would be the types of positions you’ve held, the types of AWS technology you have experience with, the types of projects you’ve worked on, and the types of projects you would like to find.

Keywords are a way for Nerds to ensure they’re showing up in any and every search that is relevant to their skillset. Many Nerds choose to describe their project history on their bio while listing their technology stack in the Keywords section.

For the Job Title section, we advise that you list your most recent title.

The Skills filter is an opportunity to show your specialized expertise. Nerds are allowed to choose up to 5 skills, so it’s important you choose the categories that best represent your background.

Your profile can be edited directly from the dashboard by clicking the pencil icon. You can also edit your profile by clicking your avatar and selecting profile. There you will also see the pencil icon that allows you to edit the necessary information. Don't forget to save your changes.

NerdHerders can view a Nerd’s profile in their search results. Your resume and certification links will not be shared until you have accepted a chat request.

Your resume is made available to NerdHerders only after you accept their chat request. Your resume is kept internally at NerdRabbit for your recruiter as we try to help you find work.

NerdHerders can choose to filter the way they search for Nerds on the platform. Be sure to create a complete and thorough profile to give you the best opportunity to connect with NerdHerders and find a great (h)opportunity!

Nerds can update their phone number, location, password, and notification preferences all from the Settings page. Click your avatar and select settings from the drop-down.

Settings can be managed from the dashboard by going to your avatar and selecting settings from the dropdown menu.

Yes, you can always edit your location from the dashboard. Click on your avatar and select Settings.

From the dashboard, users can navigate to the settings feature by clicking your avatar and selecting settings. From there you can manage your phone number, location, password notifications and time zone.

Simply click your avatar on the top right and select "settings". From there go to "notifications settings" where you can manage your communication.

A Service is a specific type of project that a Nerd can provide on an hourly basis to a NerdHerder. A Nerd will need a reference completed by their recruiter for the service to be activated.

Services can be viewed directly from the dashboard.

Nerds can log a timesheet by going to the Engagements tab and selecting the relevant engagement and clicking the timesheet button. From that page, click add timesheet at the top of the page.

Nerds can access their timesheets from the engagements tab.

Yes, just select the dates that you wish to manage and click Go.

To check on any of your applications you can go to the (H)opportunities tab and select my (h)opportunities. Here, you will be able to view all the (h)opportunities that you have applied to and you can filter by the status of the jobs.

Nerds will receive an email with a calendar invite anytime they accept an interview request. Interviews can also be viewed on the dashboard in the interview section.