Thanks to Mr. Elon Musk, “verification badge” is the latest buzzphrase on the internet, and Meta’s copycat program only reinforces that notion. Now, LinkedIn is coming out with its own verification badge, according to The Verge, but there are some differences between what the company is doing.
The LinkedIn verification badge lets you prove where you work
Twitter’s verification badge comes with several perks, and you can get a rundown of them here. We also have one for the Meta verification program. As for LinkedIn, the Microsoft-owned platform wants people to be able to provide proof that the occupation on their profile is their actual workplace.
On LinkedIn, it’s easy for people to lie about their jobs in order to seem more professional. This means that you run the risk of hiring an unqualified person for your job. This is where this new badge comes in handy.
When you’re verified, you will see a little blue checkmark icon on your profile that proves that you actually work at the job on your profile. You won’t see the checkmark next to your profile picture like on other platforms. Instead, you’ll see the badge in the Verifications section on your profile.
How to verify
There are two ways for you to verify your workplace. The first way is the most straightforward. You’ll use your work email address. When you select this method, you’ll enter your work email address. Then, LinkedIn will send an email to that address with a six-digit code that you need to enter. After that, you’ll see your badge appear on your site.
The next way is through Microsoft Entra. This is the company’s digital verification platform. You’ll receive a digital ID from your company that verifies that you work there. This ID can also tell people what position you hold at your job.
Soon, there will be a third way. LinkedIn will allow users to verify their identity using CLEAR. This is a company that allows people to verify their identity using a government-issued ID. It’s another layer of reassurance for people looking for potential hires.
The CLEAR integration is rolling out later this month to LinkedIn’s over 200 million users in the US. Keep an eye out for it.
One thing that differentiates this verification program from Twitter’s and Meta’s is the fact it does not cost money. All you have to do is verify your email and credentials. Other than showing your job, there aren’t any other perks to this verification program, and that’s not a bad thing.