Velocity is a third-party Chrome extension that works seamlessly with LinkedIn, Xing, and Vincere to enhance your online sourcing capabilities.
It is also compatible with Microsoft Edge for users who prefer an alternative browser, although Google Chrome remains the recommended choice for optimal performance.
Download Velocity
Go to the Velocity Chrome Web Store page.
Click Add to Chrome to download and install the extension.
Once installed, pin Velocity to your browser extensions for quick access.
📌 Note: You can also access the extension link from Vincere Marketplace.
Navigate to Marketplace inside Vincere.
Locate Velocity and click it.
Click the Chrome download link displayed.
💡 Best Practice: Always ensure your Chrome browser is updated to the latest version before installing extensions.
Install Velocity in Microsoft Edge
Open Microsoft Edge and go to Settings, then click Extensions.
Enable Allow extensions from other stores.
Visit the Velocity Chrome Web Store link using Edge.
Click Add to Edge and complete installation.
Verify installation by ensuring the extension is active in your Edge extensions panel.
📌 Note: Edge must be the Chromium-based version for compatibility.
Connect Velocity to Vincere
Once you've installed Velocity, you can connect Velocity to Vincere.
Go to any LinkedIn profile.
Click the Velocity extension icon in the top-right corner.
Select Connect to Vincere.
On the Vincere Access page, click AccessVincere, then select Next.
Once successfully connected, the tab will close automatically.
Refresh your LinkedIn page to see Velocity load beside the profile name.
If the connection fails, uninstall and reinstall Velocity to reset the link.
Use Velocity
Velocity integrates directly with LinkedIn, Xing, and GitHub. You can identify, update, and shortlist candidates — all without leaving the page.
📌 Note: The process is identical for LinkedIn, Xing, and GitHub.
Identify Candidates or Contacts
❌ Red Cross: The profile is not in your database.
👤 Blue Icon: The person is a Contact.
👤 Orange Icon: The person is a Candidate.
🟠🔵 Half Orange/Blue Icon: The person exists as both a Candidate and Contact.
This allows you to instantly determine a record’s status.
Update Profiles
Edit candidate or contact profiles directly from LinkedIn without leaving the page.
View in Vincere
Click View in Vincere to open the person’s record instantly inside Vincere.
Shortlist Candidates
Shortlist a candidate directly to one or multiple jobs from their profile.
Use the section at the bottom to shortlist the candidate for a job even before adding them to Vincere.
Troubleshoot Velocity
If Velocity does not perform as expected, follow these steps to resolve common issues.
General Troubleshooting
1. Reinstall Velocity: Remove and reinstall from the Chrome Web Store or Vincere Marketplace.
2. Update Browsers: Ensure Chrome or Edge is up to date.
3. Clear Cache:
Go to Settings, then click Clear Browsing Data.
Select Cached images and files, then click Clear Data.
4. Update the Extension:
Right-click the Velocity icon.
Click on Manage Extension, then just hit Update.
Microsoft Edge-Specific Troubleshooting
Reinstall Velocity using Edge’s Chrome extension compatibility.
Switch to Chrome if performance issues persist.
Clear Edge’s cache and confirm that the extension is active.
Common Issues and Solutions
Issue | Solution |
Velocity icon loads but nothing happens. | Reinstall the extension and refresh the page. |
Velocity doesn’t connect to LinkedIn. | Clear cache, update Chrome, or reinstall the extension. |
Company record missing details. | Open the company in Vincere and complete the missing fields manually. |
Incomplete candidate details. | Verify data fields in Velocity before importing or use Recrawl to refresh data. |
System Requirements
Requirement | Minimum | Recommended |
Operating System | Windows 10 / macOS Sierra (10.12) | Windows 11 / macOS Sonoma (14) |
Browser | Chrome version 55 | Latest Chrome version |
Alternative Browser | Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) | Latest Microsoft Edge version |
💡 Best Practices
Always pin the Velocity icon for quick visibility.
Keep Chrome updated to prevent extension issues.
Verify company and candidate data before importing.
Reinstall Velocity if connection errors persist.
Use Google Chrome for the best performance and reliability.
🤔 FAQs
Q1: How many languages does Velocity support?
Answer: Velocity supports five languages - English, German, Japanese, Chinese, and Spanish.
Q2: Can I use Velocity with Microsoft Edge?
Answer: Yes. Velocity is compatible with Microsoft Edge. Enable Allow extensions from other stores in Edge settings, then install it from the Chrome Web Store.
Happy Recruitment #TheVinnyWay🤩