How to hire a profiler

How to hire a profiler, step by step

Here's a step-by-step profiler hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a profiler job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new profiler
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a profiler, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect profiler also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of profilers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Profiler	Description	Hourly rate
   Profiler	Market research analysts study market conditions to examine potential sales of a product or service. They help companies understand what products people want, who will buy them, and at what price.	$24-44
   Database Developer/Database Administrator	A database developer/database administrator specializes in designing and developing database programs and systems, maintaining and updating them regularly. They are in charge of understanding project needs and guidelines, establishing and implementing test systems to identify potential risks and issues, fixing and upgrading components, and storing data according to protocols... Show more	$29-58
   SQL Server Developer	A structured query language (SQL) server developer is a specialist who is tasked to develop and maintain systems to store, organize, and access databases. With their experience in data architect and management, SQL server developers can develop and scale SQL databases based on the needs of their organization... Show more	$34-54

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Profiling
   • Cycle Counts
   • T-SQL
   • Ssis
   • C #
   • TFS
   • Database Engine
   • Database Backup
   • XML
   • ETL
   • Management Studio
   • Optimize Queries

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage GIS data development projects to strict specifications, budgets, and schedule deadlines using ArcInfo on Unix SunOS platform.
   • Involve in DBA responsibilities such as managing users and permissions, creating audit triggers, and overlook the daily back up.
   • Handle production issues and outline backup of ETL environment.
   • Optimize the performance of queries with modifications in T-SQL queries.
   • Create SSIS packages to migrate data from different data sources to data warehouse.
   • Develop ColdFusionMX pages calling XML files for data structure and modifying XML files.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your profiler job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A profiler salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, profilers' average salary in hawaii is 56% less than in new jersey.
   • Seniority. Entry-level profilers earn 46% less than senior-level profilers.
   • Certifications. A profiler with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a profiler's salary.

   Average profiler salary

   $68,344yearly

   $32.86 hourly rate

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   Entry-level profiler salary

   $50,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing a profiler job description

   A good profiler job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a profiler job description:

   Profiler job description example

   **Pay Rate :** 19.75
   
   **Staples Promotional Products Profiler-** **(7:00am to 3:30pm Monday - Friday)**
   
   **Staples is business to business.** **You're what binds us together.**
   
   Staples Promotional Products is the world's most trusted source for branded merchandise. As an unprecedented 11-time winner of the Distributor of the Year Award and the highest-ranking Canadian distributor on the North American Top 40 list, we are committed to providing outstanding service and exceptional value. That's why companies large and small, all over the world, turn to us for the resources they need to increase brand reach and visibility.
   
   **What you'll be doing:**
   
   + Transfers product within the distribution center so product can be picked efficiently.
   
   + Completes inventory, replenishing and other duties within the distribution center as needed.
   
   **What you bring to the table**
   
   + You are collaborative in nature, able to work with internal and external partners to achieve results
   
   + You have a dedication to delivering projects on time
   
   + You are safety-focused and can follow all procedures in the performance of job duties
   
   **Qualifications :**
   
   **What's needed- Basic Qualifications**
   
   + Ability to understand and follow written or verbal instructions
   
   + Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. 50% of the time
   
   + Ability to walk and stand 100% of the time
   
   + Ability to attend to detail to ensure items are replenished and counted accurately
   
   + Basic data entry/computer skills
   
   + Ability to become certified and operate material handling equipment
   
   _The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions._
   
   **What's needed- Preferred Qualifications**
   
   + High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
   
   + Prior related experience
   
   **We Offer:**
   
   + Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups and resources such as the Social Justice Resource Centre.
   
   + Flexible PTO and Holiday Schedule (10 observed paid holidays), Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match RRSP, Benefits and Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs.
   
   + Growth & development opportunities.
   
   Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
   
   _Interested in joining the team? Check out our_ _perks and benefits_ _!_
   
   _Staples believes Inclusion is a verb and we encourage diversity of thinking and ideas as well as backgrounds and experiences. Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law._

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right profiler for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   To find profiler candidates, you can consider the following options:

   • Post your job opening on Zippia or other job search websites.
   • Use niche websites that focus on engineering and technology jobs, such as swipe files, exit five, marketinghire, american marketing association.
   • Post your job on free job posting websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit profilers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new profiler

   Once you have selected a candidate for the profiler position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new profiler first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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