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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