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Practical guidance for job seekers building a verified employment record that works for them.

Career adviceJune 2026 · 4 min read

How to build a verified employment record before your next job search

Most candidates wait until they're actively job hunting to think about references. A verified record is more credible — and more valuable — when it's built over time, not in a hurry.

Career adviceMay 2026 · 3 min read

Who should you nominate as a referee?

Not all referees are equal. A structured survey requires a different kind of referee than an old-style phone reference. Here's how to choose well — and how to give referees the context they need.

Career adviceApril 2026 · 4 min read

What happens if you disagree with your score?

JobSeal has a formal dispute process — and it's worth understanding before you need it. Here's what triggers a review, what evidence helps, and what to expect.

Career adviceMarch 2026 · 5 min read

Four things employers actually care about — and how JobSeal measures them

Delivery, Expertise, Conduct, and Re-engagement. These are the four dimensions your referees rate you on. Understanding them helps you nominate the right people and have better conversations.

Career adviceFebruary 2026 · 4 min read

Your REFID profile: how to make it work for you

A JobSeal profile is more than a score. Here's how to use your REFID link, when to share it proactively, and how employers and agencies actually interpret what they see.

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