What Counts as “Evidence” in TalentPass?
And How Do I Use It to Strengthen My Credentials and Stories?**
One of the most powerful parts of TalentPass is the ability to store evidence—the photos, files, transcripts, links, documents, and artifacts that show what you’ve done and what you’ve learned.
Evidence strengthens:
- your Stories
- your Skills
- your Credentials
- your Experiences
- your Talent Tree
- your Passport
- and eventually, your Passport Page interactions
This FAQ explains exactly what “evidence” means in TalentPass and how to use it effectively.
What Is “Evidence”?
Evidence is anything that helps show, support, or demonstrate:
- something you did
- something you learned
- something you contributed
- something you achieved
- something you know
- something you built
- something you experienced
If it helps tell the truth of your talent, it counts as evidence.
Why Evidence Matters
Evidence plays two essential roles inside TalentPass:
1. It strengthens your Stories.
Stories are attached to the 13 nodes of your Talent Tree—Agency, Motivations, Identity, Interests, Roles, Activities, Voice, Technical Skills, Human Skills, Wisdom, Intelligence, Creativity, and Potential.
Evidence enriches those Stories by:
- proving what happened
- adding context
- clarifying skill use
- showing growth
- supporting motivations or agency
- revealing creativity, intelligence, or wisdom
- grounding your story in real experiences
2. It validates your Credentials.
Credential issuers vary widely. Some provide OB3 digital credentials. Some offer PDFs. Some operate through platforms like Credly, Accredible, or Parchment.
Evidence bridges the gap between these formats and ensures your credential can be used today—even before full interoperability across platforms is widespread.
The Four Main Types of Evidence
Here’s a clear breakdown of everything you can add.
1. Formal Documents
These are traditional, official-looking proofs:
- certificates
- transcripts
- signed letters
- completion confirmations
- degree records
- workplace training documents
- digital diplomas
- official PDFs
- employer verification letters
- safety or compliance cards
If it came from a school, employer, training provider, or institution, it belongs here.
2. Digital Badges, Wallet Links, and Platform-Based Proof
This includes evidence from platforms like:
- Credly
- Accredible
- Parchment
- Canvas Credentials
- learning platforms (Coursera, edX, Udemy, LinkedIn Learning, etc.)
- certification dashboards (AWS, Google, Microsoft)
- LMS systems
- public badge or credential pages
Even if we don’t have direct integrations yet, you can add:
- screenshots
- PDFs
- issuer links
- metadata views
All of these strengthen your passport.
3. Work Samples, Screenshots, and Documentation
This is the category most people underestimate—but it’s one of the most powerful.
Examples:
- photos of work you’ve done
- screenshots of dashboards or tools you built
- lesson plans, designs, code snippets
- worksite photos
- project documents
- lab results
- spreadsheets
- slide decks
- writing samples
- customer feedback
- project briefs
- workshop materials
These are the best way to show real, lived talent.
4. Real-Life Artifacts
These capture authentic moments of learning or contribution:
- photos of you volunteering or leading
- snapshots of a project in progress
- informal feedback messages
- awards
- team notes
- personal journals or reflections
- calendars or planning documents
- progress logs
- before-and-after photos
Everything that shows how your talent is expressed in the real world counts.
What If My Evidence Isn’t “Official”?
It still counts.
TalentPass isn’t a gatekeeping system that only accepts polished, institutional documents. It’s a talent-recording system designed to represent your whole story.
If a piece of evidence helps illustrate:
- what you did
- how you did it
- why it mattered
- what you learned
- how you grew
…it’s valuable.
A photo of you teaching someone a skill can be as meaningful as a PDF certificate.
How Evidence Interacts With Your Talent Tree
Every piece of evidence informs the system about:
- which skills you used
- what behaviors or patterns were present
- which nodes of the tree were activated
- how your motivations, identity, or agency show up
- what experiences contributed to your intelligence or creativity
- what contributed to wisdom or potential
- how your talent has developed over time
Evidence increases the resolution of your Talent Tree.
It helps turn individual moments into rich, connected stories.
How Much Evidence Should I Add?
There is no right number, but here’s a helpful guideline:
Add enough to make the experience clear and credible.
Not so much that it overwhelms you.
Typical ranges:
- Single certification → 2–4 pieces of evidence
- Major project → 4–8 pieces
- Role with many responsibilities → 5–10 pieces
- One-time moment → 1–2 pieces
And you can add more later anytime.
Where Evidence Lives Today
You can attach evidence to:
- Stories
- Skills
- Credentials
- Roles
- Activities
- Experiences
- your Passport
This makes your talent more portable, verifiable, and complete.
A New Evidence Archive Is Coming Soon
Before the end of the year, TalentPass will add a major new feature:
The Evidence Archive (inside Passport Pages)
This will be:
- a full central collection of all evidence you have uploaded
- searchable
- filterable (by date, type, node, skill, issuer, etc.)
- easy to browse
- easy to reorganize
- designed for long-term talent management
You’ll still attach evidence to Stories, Skills, Roles, Activities, and Credentials — but you’ll also have a single master archive that makes it easy to find anything you’ve ever added.
This is especially useful as your Passport grows, and as Passport Pages start requesting or verifying certain types of information.
Final Takeaway
Evidence is how your talent becomes visible.
Everything counts:
- photos
- PDFs
- transcripts
- screenshots
- work samples
- credential links
- documents
- reflective notes
If it helps tell the truth of your experience, it belongs in TalentPass.
Evidence builds stronger stories, stronger credentials, and a stronger Talent Tree—forming a richer, more complete picture of who you are and what you can do.
