Best Practices

Want to get more opportunities and earn more on Terac? Follow these best practices to stand out.

Profile Optimization

Complete Every Section

A complete profile significantly improves your chances:

• Full name and photo
• Phone verification
• Government ID verification
• LinkedIn connection
• Resume upload
• Skills and experience
• Availability schedule

Add LinkedIn

LinkedIn is one of the most valuable attestations:

• Verifies your professional background
• Provides detailed work history
• Opens more opportunities

Keep Information Current

Update your profile when things change:

• New job or role
• New skills
• Changed availability
• Updated contact info

Quality Submissions

Follow Instructions Carefully

The number one reason for rejection is not following instructions:

• Read the full task description
• Note any specific requirements
• Do exactly what's asked

Be Thorough

Detailed responses are more valuable:

• Answer questions completely
• Provide context and examples
• Don't give one-word answers to open questions

Be Authentic

Researchers value genuine insights:

• Share your real experiences
• Give honest opinions
• Don't try to give "right" answers

Proofread

Before submitting:

• Check for typos
• Ensure completeness
• Review your responses

Interview Success

Technical Preparation

• Test your microphone before every interview
• Use a quiet environment
• Ensure stable internet

Communication

• Speak clearly and at a moderate pace
• Let the moderator finish before responding
• Take time to think before answering

Engagement

• Stay focused on the questions
• Provide detailed, relevant answers
• Show genuine interest in the topic

Building Your Track Record

Consistency

• Complete every submission you start
• Maintain quality across all tasks
• Apply regularly to stay active

Reliability

• Meet deadlines
• Follow through on commitments
• Respond promptly to any follow-ups

Reputation

• Quality submissions build your reputation
• High approval rates lead to more opportunities
• Researchers may specifically request experts with strong records

What Researchers Look For

Qualified Background

• Relevant experience for the study topic
• Verified credentials (attestations)
• Complete and accurate profile

Quality Responses

• Thoughtful, detailed answers
• Consistency between screening and tasks
• Following instructions

Professionalism

• Completing submissions in a timely manner
• Honest, authentic responses
• Technical reliability (good audio, stable connection)

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Rushing Through Tasks

Take your time. Rushed responses are often lower quality and may be rejected.

Inconsistent Answers

Make sure your responses are consistent with:

• Your profile information
• Other answers in the same study
• What you've said in past submissions

Ignoring Requirements

If a study requires specific attestations or qualifications, don't apply if you don't have them.

Abandoning Submissions

Starting but not finishing submissions can affect your standing. Only apply to studies you can complete.

Technical Negligence

• Not testing your equipment
• Using unstable internet
• Taking interviews in noisy environments

Measuring Your Success

Track these metrics in your dashboard:

What's Next?

Now that you know best practices, review our policies to ensure you understand the terms and conditions.