Question 1

How do I get started as a talent on SkillStamp?

Accepted Answer

Create a free account, complete your profile with your skills and experience, and choose the Talent role. Once your profile is set up, you can begin the verification process to get your skills officially assessed and start receiving job matches.

Question 2

How much does verification cost?

Accepted Answer

Verification costs a one-time fee of €100. This covers the full 5-step process including AI-powered skill assessments, document review, and an admin interview. Your verification is valid for 365 days.

Question 3

What happens after I'm verified?

Accepted Answer

Once verified, you receive a SkillStamp badge with verified skill scores and a professional portfolio. Our matching system then automatically connects you with relevant jobs daily. Only jobs with a 70% or higher match score are shown to you, ensuring you see the most relevant opportunities.

Question 4

Can I retake an assessment if I'm not satisfied with my result?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can retake assessments after a waiting period. Each retake gives you a fresh set of questions to demonstrate your skills. Your scores will be updated based on your best performance.

Question 5

Is my personal data safe on SkillStamp?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SkillStamp is fully GDPR-compliant with all data stored in the EU (Frankfurt). Employers never see protected characteristics such as age, gender, or ethnicity — matching is purely merit-based. You can request to download or delete your data at any time.

Question 6

How do I post a job on SkillStamp?

Accepted Answer

After creating an employer account and setting up your company profile, fund your employer wallet via Stripe, then navigate to your dashboard and click 'Post a Job'. Fill in the job details, required skills, and preferences. Each job posting costs €50, deducted from your wallet balance.

Question 7

How does the matching system work?

Accepted Answer

SkillStamp uses a two-stage matching system. Stage 1 runs automatically every day and matches all active jobs to verified talents based on skills, experience, location, and education — this is included free with every job posting. Stage 2 is an optional paid AI refinement (€350) that takes the top 50 candidates from Stage 1 and uses AI to evaluate career trajectory, project impact, and cultural fit, returning the top 10 with detailed reasoning.

Question 8

What does the match score mean?

Accepted Answer

The match score (0–100%) indicates how well a talent fits a job. It's calculated from skills match (70% weight), experience alignment (15%), location compatibility (10%), and education background (5%). Only talents with a 70% or higher match score are shown as candidates.

Question 9

How do I know the candidates are truly qualified?

Accepted Answer

Every talent on SkillStamp goes through a rigorous 5-step verification: AI-powered hard skills tests, soft skills assessments, document review by admins, a career video, and a final admin interview. You can see detailed verified skill scores and assessment results on each candidate's profile.

Question 10

How does the employer wallet work?

Accepted Answer

The employer wallet is a prepaid balance funded via Stripe. Job postings (€50 each) and AI Candidate Matching (€350 per job) are deducted from your wallet. You can top up your wallet at any time from your account settings.

Question 11

How does pricing work on SkillStamp?

Accepted Answer

SkillStamp uses a simple pay-per-use model with no subscriptions or monthly fees. There are three services: Talent Verification (€100), Job Posting (€50 per job), and AI Candidate Matching (€350 per job). You only pay for what you use.

Question 12

How much does talent verification cost?

Accepted Answer

Talent verification costs a one-time fee of €100, which covers the complete 5-step verification process including AI skill assessments, document review, and admin interview. Verification is valid for 365 days.

Question 13

How much does it cost to post a job?

Accepted Answer

Each job posting costs €50, deducted from your employer wallet. This includes free daily background matching with all verified talents on the platform. Matches are updated automatically every day.

Question 14

What is AI Candidate Matching and how much does it cost?

Accepted Answer

AI Candidate Matching is an optional premium service that costs €350 per job. It takes the top 50 candidates from the daily matching and uses AI to deeply evaluate each one, returning the top 10 best-fit candidates with detailed reasoning for each recommendation.

Question 15

Are there discounts available?

Accepted Answer

Yes, SkillStamp offers discount codes that can provide percentage or fixed-amount reductions. Discount codes may have usage limits and validity windows. Check our promotions or contact our team for current offers.

Question 16

What does the 5-step verification process involve?

Accepted Answer

The verification process consists of: (1) Hard Skills Test — AI-powered technical assessment with multiple-choice and free-text questions, (2) Soft Skills Test — scenario-based evaluation of communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, (3) Document Review — admin verification of your certificates and credentials, (4) Career Video — a 2–3 minute video about your career journey, and (5) Admin Interview — a final 15–30 minute video interview for skill validation.

Question 17

How long does each assessment take?

Accepted Answer

Each skill assessment takes approximately 15–20 minutes and consists of 30 questions. Questions are presented one at a time and include a mix of multiple-choice, free-text, and coding challenges depending on the skill being assessed. The entire verification process typically takes 1–2 weeks including document review and interview scheduling.

Question 18

What types of questions will I face?

Accepted Answer

Assessments include three question types: multiple-choice for quick objective evaluation, free-text questions that test depth of understanding through scenario-based prompts, and coding challenges for hands-on programming skills. The mix of question types varies based on the skill being assessed.

Question 19

How is my skill score calculated?

Accepted Answer

Your skill score (0–100) is based on a weighted average of your performance across all questions, factoring in question difficulty. Scores map to proficiency levels: 0–20 (Intern), 20–40 (Junior), 40–60 (Mid-Level), 60–80 (Senior), and 80–100 (Lead/Principal). Questions are adapted to your experience level with a buffer zone to detect exceptional performers.

Question 20

How does SkillStamp ensure assessment integrity?

Accepted Answer

SkillStamp uses multiple layers of integrity measures: time limits per question, AI-powered detection of generated answers, browser monitoring for suspicious activity such as tab-switching, and randomized question selection from a large question bank to prevent duplication between candidates. The final admin interview serves as an additional human verification step.

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