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For Influencers5 min readMar 5, 2024

Build an Influencer Profile That Gets You Hired

What brands actually look at when shortlisting creators — and how to make sure your profile says the right things.

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TickTime Editorial

Published Mar 5, 2024

Build an Influencer Profile That Gets You Hired

Brands spend less than 15 seconds on most influencer profiles before deciding to move on or reach out. Your profile needs to communicate three things immediately: what you create, who you create it for, and what you've delivered before.

Write a One-Sentence Bio

Your bio should be one sentence, not a paragraph.

💡 Tip

'Fitness creator helping working professionals build consistent habits — 40k on Instagram, 18% avg engagement' is more effective than four sentences about your journey.

Connect Your Social Accounts

Connect all your social accounts on TickTime. The platform fetches your real engagement metrics, which brands can verify instantly. Profiles with verified social connections get 3x more campaign invitations than unconnected profiles.

Use Your Portfolio Section

The portfolio section is underused. Upload two or three of your best pieces — your highest-performing reel, your most shared post. These are the first thing a brand's marketing manager looks at when they're on the fence.

Set Transparent Pricing

  • Research what creators at your follower count and niche are charging
  • Underpricing signals inexperience; overpricing with no context gets you skipped
  • Include a short note on what's included per rate (e.g. 1 Reel + story reposts)
  • Offer a clearly labeled 'starting from' price to invite negotiation

A transparent rate card positions you as a professional. Brands skip profiles where pricing is completely absent — it adds friction to the conversation before it's started.

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