The COVID era briefly swung the power balance of the labor market on behalf of job seekers, but the last two years of data have sharply rebuked this trend. Recent figures show dramatic two-and-a-half-fold increases in applications per listing compared to pre-pandemic times. [1] In this hypercompetitive landscape, extra effort on your end will help differentiate your candidacy from those with similar qualifications. Here follow some tips on how to leverage the value of your Veri Once credential evaluation for maximum benefit.

Key takeaways:

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	<li style="margin-left:8px">Look into Veri Once’s Global Academic Credit Bank for optimal recognition of your achievements</li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px">Use Veri Once report in tandem with a “facts and figures” presentation for career adv.</li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px">Develop your personal brand by elaborating on key points of your Veri Once report</li>
	<li style="margin-bottom:11px; margin-left:8px">Deploy your Veri Once verification as a “Fast-Pass” for authentication asks</li>
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Take advantage of Global Academic Credit Bank from Veri Once

One of the hardest parts of higher education admissions work is assessing the transferability of coursework. Likewise, employers still struggle with coherently evaluating the entirety of an applicant’s professional and academic accomplishments. To remedy this, Veri Once is introducing an exclusive new service: Global Academic Credit Bank (GACB).

This service uses AI-enhanced technology to analyze an individual’s personal, educational and professional history to determine the optimal level of advanced standing/prior learning recognition. The GACB service gives you the best supporting evidence for getting your prior learning and experience recognized to the fullest extent by universities and employers. Holistic approaches such as these are becoming more and more important as academic and career trajectories increasingly divert from linear pathways. It’s an approach in line with Veri Once’s concept of the “Global Skills Passport”: portable, efficient, easily digestible evaluation products for use whenever and wherever one's credentials and skills require assessment.

Pair your evaluation with industry research for negotiation and promotion

There are instances, such as during yearly reviews, corporate shakeups and competitive job offers, where the circumstance calls for putting your accomplishments on display, as well as setting them in the context of others in your field. In these scenarios, you can build the case for your worth by presenting your Veri Once evaluation along with research on salaries and progression routes. Hard numbers and good research show initiative and ambition on your end. A professional assessment from Veri Once, paired with statistical data on your profession, provides objective metrics to justify career advancement.

Use your evaluation as a springboard to create a narrative

The age of social media has brought a greater emphasis on personal journeys in relation to career trajectories. Figures show that the majority of employers now place a higher value on personal branding than on plain resumes. [2] The Veri Once evaluation can serve as the centerpiece on which to frame and contextualize the story that develops from your professional portfolio.

Use the information and equivalencies on the report as a focal point for developing themes in your resume, CV, cover letter etc. For example: if the institution you attended is considered prestigious, use your cover letter as an opportunity to explain how your tenure there shaped your outlook, as well as what you took out of the experience. Additionally, find sample CVs from others with your equivalent degree and model yours similarly. The professional, academic, and personal can be synthesized into a story that encourages investment in your personal brand.

Use your Veri Once verification to bypass old-fashioned manual verification

There are a whole host of security or clearance processes in which Veri Once could serve as your “Fast-Pass” for accelerating your approval. Veri Once isn't just an alternative; it's the gold standard in credential verification. Agents and organizations recognize the advanced security, authenticity, and accuracy of our blockchain-based verifications. With built-in encryption and robust safeguards, our process far surpasses outdated manual methods. For those looking for more details, our website offers further insights into why Veri Once leads the industry.

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[1] Brooks, Ross. How an Increasingly Competitive Job Market is Impacting the Employee Experience in 2023. Workday, 18 July, 2023. <a href="https://blog.workday.com/en-us/how-increasingly-competitive-job-market-impacting-employee-experience-2023.html" style="color:#467886; text-decoration:underline">https://blog.workday.com/en-us/how-increasingly-competitive-job-market-impacting-employee-experience-2023.html</a>

[2] Vaghasiya, Krunal. 51 Branding Statistics and Facts (New 2024 Data). Wisernotify, 5 October, 2024. <a href="https://wisernotify.com/blog/branding-stats/" style="color:#467886; text-decoration:underline">https://wisernotify.com/blog/branding-stats/</a>

Juan Garibaldi has 16 years of experience as a credential evaluator and works as Director of Credential Evaluations at Veri Once.