# Step 1: Polish Your Profile!

Now that you’ve signed up to impact.com, you're almost ready to apply to brands. In most cases, your marketplace application is submitted automatically upon completing [the signup checklist](/partner/what-would-you-like-to-learn-about/getting-started/sign-up-as-a-partner-on-impactcom.md). While our team reviews your application, take a moment to complete your [marketplace profile](/partner/what-would-you-like-to-learn-about/platform-features/working-with-brands/applying-to-brands/profile-management/update-and-manage-your-public-profile.md). This is your chance to show brands who you are and the types of partnerships you're interested in.

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**Were you invited to impact.com by a brand?** If you joined impact.com via a brand’s exclusive program signup link, a marketplace application may not have been submitted for you upon completing your onboarding. You can simply start working with your partnered brand right away, or see [Understand Your Marketplace Application Status](/partner/what-would-you-like-to-learn-about/platform-features/working-with-brands/applying-to-brands/understand-your-marketplace-application-status.md) to confirm where you stand.
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#### Here's how your profile might appear to brands in the marketplace:

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To improve your chances of being discovered, make sure of the following:

* All your [media properties](/partner/what-would-you-like-to-learn-about/account-management/account-settings/connect-media-properties/connect-and-manage-media-properties.md) are listed and verified with clear, compelling descriptions
* The profile information you provided is accurate and up-to-date
* You've completed any tax residency information and [required tax forms](/partner/what-would-you-like-to-learn-about/platform-features/finance/finance-documents/electronic-tax-documents-for-partners-explained.md)

We review applications within 72 hours. Once your marketplace application is approved, we’ll send you an email. In the meantime, you can track your application status and learn how to [improve your chances of being accepted](/partner/what-would-you-like-to-learn-about/platform-features/working-with-brands/applying-to-brands/understand-your-marketplace-application-status.md#marketplace-application-statuses).


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