Work Experience

Document your professional journey on your GitScrum profile. Work experience entries showcase your expertise, build credibility with team members, and create a professional identity within your workspace.

Overview

The Work Experience section on your profile displays:

Company and position history
Employment dates
Role descriptions
Career timeline

Only profile owners can add, edit, or delete their work experience. All workspace members can view profile work experience.

Adding Work Experience

Access the Form

From your profile page:

Locate the Work Experience section
Click the add button (+) in the section header
Modal opens with experience form

Required Fields

Field	Description	Example
Company	Organization name	Acme Corporation
Position	Your role/title	Senior Software Engineer
Start Date	When you started	January 2022

Optional Fields

Field	Description	Example
End Date	When you left (blank if current)	December 2023
Currently Working	Checkbox for current job	✓
Description	Role details, achievements	Led migration to microservices...

Completing the Form

Step 1: Company Information

Company: Acme Corporation
Position: Senior Software Engineer

Step 2: Employment Period

Start Date: January 2022
☐ I am currently working here
End Date: [leave blank if current]

Step 3: Description Write a brief summary of:

Key responsibilities
Notable achievements
Technologies used
Team size or scope

Step 4: Save Click "Add" to save the entry. Entry appears immediately on your profile.

Writing Effective Descriptions

What to Include

Element	Example
Primary responsibilities	"Led backend development for payment processing system"
Key achievements	"Reduced API response time by 40%"
Technologies	"Built with Node.js, PostgreSQL, Redis"
Scale/scope	"Team of 8 engineers, 500K+ daily transactions"

Description Examples

Good description:

Led backend development for payment processing platform serving 500K+ 
daily transactions. Architected microservices migration reducing latency 
by 40%. Mentored 3 junior developers. Stack: Node.js, PostgreSQL, Redis, 
Kubernetes.

Basic description:

Full-stack development for e-commerce platform. Built checkout flow 
and inventory management features. React, Python, AWS.

Keep It Concise

Profile descriptions should be scannable:

2-4 sentences maximum
Bullet points work well
Focus on impact, not tasks
Quantify when possible

Current Position

Marking Current Job

For your current role:

Check "I am currently working here"
Leave End Date blank
Display shows "Present" instead of end date

Multiple Current Positions

You can have multiple current positions (contractor, consultant, multiple part-time roles):

Mark each with "Currently working here"
All display with "Present" as end date
Sorted by start date

Editing Work Experience

Access Edit Mode

On any experience entry:

Hover over the entry
Click the pencil (edit) icon
Modal opens with current data

Making Changes

Modify any field as needed
Update dates if changed
Click "Save" to apply changes

What You Can Edit

Field	Editable
Company name	Yes
Position	Yes
Start date	Yes
End date	Yes
Currently working	Yes
Description	Yes

Deleting Work Experience

Access Delete

On any experience entry:

Hover over the entry
Click the trash (delete) icon
Confirmation dialog appears

Confirming Deletion

Delete Work Experience

Are you sure you want to delete this work experience?

[Cancel]  [Delete]

Click "Delete" to permanently remove. This action cannot be undone.

Experience Display

Timeline View

Entries display chronologically:

[Company Logo]  Senior Software Engineer
                Acme Corporation
                Jan 2022 - Present

                Led backend development for payment processing platform...

[Company Logo]  Software Engineer
                Previous Corp
                Mar 2019 - Dec 2021

                Full-stack development for e-commerce platform...

Visual Elements

Element	Description
Company icon	Generic building icon (no custom logos)
Position	Bold, prominent
Company	Secondary text
Dates	Monospace, formatted as "Mon YYYY"
Description	Body text, full width
Actions	Edit/Delete icons on hover (owner only)

Empty State

Profile without experience shows:

For profile owner:

No Work Experience
Add your first experience to showcase your career.

For other viewers:

No work experience has been added yet.

Visibility

Who Can See

Viewer	Access
Profile owner	Full access (view, add, edit, delete)
Workspace members	View only
Other users	Cannot view (not in workspace)

Privacy Notes

Work experience is visible to all workspace members
Cannot make individual entries private
Consider what you share in descriptions
Professional information only recommended

Best Practices

Complete Profile

A complete work history:

Shows professional credibility
Helps team understand your background
Provides context for expertise

Keep Updated

Review and update when:

Starting new position
Changing roles at same company
Leaving a position
Achieving significant milestone

Professional Tone

Do	Don't
Use professional language	Include personal grievances
Quantify achievements	Exaggerate contributions
Focus on impact	List every task
Be accurate	Fabricate experience

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I reorder entries?

Entries automatically sort by start date (most recent first). Manual reordering is not available.

Is there a limit to entries?

No limit on work experience entries. Add as many positions as relevant.

Can I add non-work experience?

The work experience section is designed for employment history. Education, certifications, and projects are not currently supported.

Do entries sync anywhere?

Work experience is GitScrum-specific. It does not import from or export to LinkedIn or other platforms.

Can team members see my salary?

No. There is no salary field. Work experience only includes company, position, dates, and description.

What happens if I leave the workspace?

Your profile and work experience remain on your account. If you rejoin the workspace later, your data is preserved.

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