Blog
Essays on independent professional profiles, portable identity, and a changing world of work.
What Is a Verifiable CV? (And Why 2026 Is the Year It Becomes Table Stakes)
A verifiable CV links every claim to someone who can confirm it — and in 2026 it stops being a nice-to-have.
Reference Checks Are Broken. Here's the Candidate-Led Alternative.
The recruiter-led reference check is a relic. The candidate-led model does what it was supposed to do — without the delay, the bias, or the dead ends.
How to Prove Work Experience Without Calling Your Old Boss
The HR-call route to reference checks is dead. Here's what actually proves your work in 2026 — with named peers, clients, and collaborators.
Is LinkedIn Premium Worth It in 2026? Honest Math After 6 Months
Six months on LinkedIn Premium, tracked. The honest numbers: what you pay for, what pays back, and what you could buy instead.
I Tried 12 LinkedIn Alternatives in 2026 — Here's What Actually Replaces It
Most LinkedIn alternatives are just LinkedIn with a different logo. The few that actually replace it do one thing differently — they let you own the URL.
The Anatomy of CV Fraud: 7 Real Examples and How Hiring Managers Spot Them
The seven patterns that signal a fraudulent CV — from date gap masking to invented roles. How recruiters actually detect them in 2026.