A Guide to Photos, Certificates, Documents & More**

One of the most powerful features of TalentPass is the ability to attach evidence to your experiences, skills, and achievements. Evidence helps you:

• show your work
• strengthen your stories
• store important documents
• prove your abilities
• prepare for future Passport Page verification
• keep everything in one place

But new users often ask:

• “What counts as evidence?”
• “Does it need to be formal?”
• “Can I upload images?”
• “What if I don’t have proof?”
• “How do I add something that isn’t a digital credential yet?”

This post answers all of those questions and gives you a clear guide to everything you can upload in TalentPass today.

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First: What Is Evidence?

Simple definition:

Evidence is anything that shows or supports something you did.

It can be formal or informal.
Digital or physical.
Professional or personal.

If it helps paint a clearer picture of an experience or achievement, it counts.

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1. Photos (One of the Best & Easiest Types of Evidence)

Photos are incredibly powerful because they instantly communicate:

• what you built
• where you worked
• equipment you used
• events you organized
• environments you worked in
• projects or products you created
• certificates you received
• hands-on work you completed

Good examples:

• you repairing equipment
• you presenting or performing
• your workspace or setup
• screenshots of completed work
• a physical certificate held in your hand
• a project “before and after”
• a team photo with context

Photos often tell a story better than text — and anyone can add them.

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2. Documents (PDFs, Word files, reports, worksheets)

Documents show depth and detail behind your skills.

You can add:

• project files
• written assignments
• reports you created
• presentations or slides
• writing samples
• spreadsheets
• data work
• lesson plans
• proposals or plans
• documentation you produced

If it’s something you created or worked on, it belongs in your TalentPass.

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3. Certificates (Paper, Digital, Scanned, or Screenshotted)

Any kind of certificate counts — even if it’s not from a major platform.

Examples:

• training certificates
• safety certifications
• workshop completions
• awards
• digital certificates (PNG/JPG/PDF)
• screenshots from your learning platform
• paper certificates (just take a photo)
• course completion confirmations

For providers like Credly or Credible, you can:

• screenshot your badge
• screenshot your wallet
• download the certificate file
• upload the PDF or image
• paste the link as evidence

We will have entire FAQ posts dedicated to these pathways, but for now:
If you have it, you can add it.

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4. Transcripts & Academic Records

You can upload:

• unofficial transcripts
• screenshots of grades
• reports from training programs
• GED documentation
• attendance records
• completion notices

These help showcase learning, even from nontraditional sources.

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5. Links (URLs as Evidence)

TalentPass supports links to:

• portfolios
• GitHub repositories
• published work
• articles
• videos
• personal websites
• LinkedIn posts
• online projects
• digital badges
• Credly or Credible public pages
• course completion pages

Links help employers explore further if they want.

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6. Audio & Video

If you have:

• recorded presentations
• music or performance
• tutorial videos
• clips of your work
• training footage
• interviews
• demonstrations

…these are excellent evidence items.

You can upload the media directly or host it somewhere and share the link.

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7. Screenshots of Software, Tools, or Platforms You Used

People often forget how strong these are.

Examples:

• time tracking or point-of-sale systems
• project management boards
• classroom or LMS dashboards
• creative tools or editing software
• code editor screenshots
• analytics dashboards
• “published” indicators from school or work platforms

They visually show skills in action.

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8. Letters, Emails, or Notes (With Sensitive Info Removed)

If you have:

• thank-you emails
• positive feedback
• recommendation letters
• recognition from peers or teachers
• confirmation messages
• achievement notifications

…they absolutely count.

You can remove names or personal info — TalentPass doesn’t require identifiable details.

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9. Anything Tangible You Can Photograph

TalentPass supports “evidence by image,” so:

• a sculpture
• a project
• a poster you designed
• a restored object
• a repaired item
• an award
• a physical product you built
• handwritten notes
• a classroom display
• equipment you operated

…can all be photographed and added immediately.

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What If I Don’t Have Any Evidence?

No problem.
Evidence is optional, and TalentPass will never block you from adding a story or experience.

Many stories don’t need evidence.
Your experiences still matter.

You can always add evidence later as you find things or create new work.

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Why Evidence Matters So Much

Evidence:

• strengthens your stories
• makes your resume more credible
• helps employers trust your skills
• supports verification later through Passport Pages
• preserves a record of your growth
• gives you something to look back on during interviews
• evolves with your career

As we introduce:

• direct credential claiming
• Passport Page verification
• organizational feedback
• job matching
• pathway recommendations

…your evidence becomes even more important.

It’s your personal archive of capability.

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Final Takeaway

TalentPass accepts a wide range of evidence because your life and work don’t fit into one format.

If it:

• shows
• supports
• represents
• or demonstrates

…something you did — it counts.

Upload what you have now, add more over time, and let your TalentPass grow with you.