5 March 2025 · 7 min read
What Documents to Seal for UK Jobs — CV, Diploma, Right to Work
Not sure which documents to seal for your UK job search? Different roles and industries prioritise different credentials. Here's a practical guide to what recruiters care about most — and how to present your verified documents for maximum impact.
Your CV or résumé: the essential first step
This is the first document recruiters see, and in many cases the only one they'll look at before deciding whether to shortlist you. A sealed CV with a QR code immediately signals that your experience and qualifications are genuine. It answers the unspoken question: "Can I trust this?"
Add the QR to your header or contact section, next to your email and phone number. Include your Credify verify link as well — some recruiters prefer clicking a link over scanning. In Word or PDF, the URL often becomes a hyperlink automatically, making it one click for them to verify.
If you're applying through an ATS (Applicant Tracking System), paste your verify link in a dedicated field if one exists, or in your cover letter. The goal is to make verification effortless for the recruiter.
Degree certificates and diplomas
Qualifications matter — especially for graduate schemes, professional roles, and regulated industries. Sealing your degree certificate proves it's real and unchanged. Same applies to diplomas, professional certifications, and training credentials.
For roles that explicitly require a degree (e.g. "BSc required"), having a sealed certificate ready shows you're prepared. Recruiters can confirm your qualification without waiting for you to dig out a physical copy or request a transcript. For international candidates with UK-equivalent qualifications, verification helps bridge the trust gap that sometimes exists with unfamiliar institutions.
Right to Work documentation
For non-UK nationals, Right to Work documentation is essential. Employers have a legal obligation to verify your status before employment. A sealed copy of your visa, biometric residence permit, or settled status proof speeds up the process and shows you're organised.
Include your Right to Work document in your Credify profile if you're comfortable doing so. Some candidates prefer to share it only when requested, which is fine — but having it sealed and ready means you can provide a verified copy instantly when asked.
DBS Check and professional licences
If your role requires a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check or professional licence — teaching, healthcare, social work, finance — having a sealed copy ready adds credibility. It shows you're prepared and transparent about your background.
For DBS, you typically receive a certificate. Sealing it proves the document hasn't been altered. For professional licences (GMC, NMC, SRA, etc.), a sealed copy gives recruiters confidence before they run their own checks.
Reference letters and employment verification
While Credify doesn't verify the content of reference letters (we verify that the document hasn't been changed since sealing), having a sealed reference can still add weight. It shows the letter is exactly what was provided — not edited or tampered with. For candidates with strong references, this can be a differentiator.
How many documents should you seal?
Credify allows up to 10 active documents per account. Most job seekers seal 3–5: CV, degree, Right to Work (if applicable), and 1–2 relevant certificates. Quality matters more than quantity — seal the documents recruiters in your target roles care about most.