How to land your first shift
Welcome to Qwick! We're happy to have you onboard with us. We know the importance of snagging your first shift and want to ensure your success. Please review the tips and tricks below to get you started!
Important: your location permissions need to be set to "always on" in the app. You will not be able to apply or confirm shifts without location permissions set to "always on."
Ensure your bio is filled out. If businesses know you have experience and are eager to work, they will be more likely to select you. A completed bio on your profile is also required for any shifts matched through our algorithm.
Add all the hospitality experience you have. Be sure to list out the different positions you've worked before!
Apply to every shift you can work, regardless of the pay rate. It's a bit of a numbers game at first, as the Qwick platform does have many amazing professionals also applying for shifts. Until a pro has some experience on the platform, they may not be selected for the higher-paying shifts. The wider the net you cast, the better chance you will land one.
Be ready to confirm your selections quickly. When you get a notification that your application has been accepted, you'll still need to confirm that you're available. Make sure you respond as soon as possible, as other professionals may also be offered the shift, and the first to confirm will get the shift. Don't forget to keep your notifications on!
Note: Your open applications will disappear if another professional confirms the shift before you do. If you haven't refreshed your page, it may still show as pending, but won't allow you to confirm. Please refresh your app if this occurs to see if the application is still open.
Don't cancel your first shifts. While we understand life happens, cancelling confirmed shifts dramatically impacts your ability to take shifts on the Qwick platform, especially cancellations within 24 hours of the start time. If you absolutely have to cancel for any reason, please cancel in your app and then connect with Qwick support. Please review more on cancellations here.
Once you land those first couple of shifts, bring your most professional self and be ready to wow them! Businesses love familiar faces and are more likely to ask back those who work hard, show up in proper attire, and arrive on time. This will help ensure a 5-star rating, opening up even more opportunities for you.