Every answer is weighted partly by how the reference’s identity was checked. A verified company email is the strongest level — stronger than Google sign-in, which is stronger than a plain email link. Proving your work email is quick:
- Open identity settings at /settings/identities — or use the prompt that appears right after you finish answering as a reference.
- Enter your email address at the company’s domain, for example [email protected].
- We send a 6-digit code to that address. Check that inbox.
- Enter the code. It expires after 10 minutes — if it lapses, just request a new one.
Why it matters
The proof shows recruiters that someone at that company’s domain really answered — without us calling anyone or asking HR. If you’ve since left the company and no longer have the address, that’s fine: your answers still count, just at the weight of your sign-in method.