Q: Do I need to pay to use blindfold?

Nope! At this time, blindfold allows job seekers to create their masked identity and build a resume at no cost. If you are an employer, you can request access to a candidate&#x27;s real profile.

Q: Who can see my profile?

People you have shared your profile link or qr code with. If you have not claimed a masked identity yet, we will also hide your profile from Google search results to ensure you are unidentifiable.

Q: How often can I change my masked (pseudo) identity?

Once every 3 months. To avoid spamming employers with multiple identities for the same person, we require you keep the same pseudo name and email for at least 3 months.

Question 1

What is blindfold?

Accepted Answer

Blindfold is a robust platform that facilitates a balanced evaluation of job seekers' skills and experience and provides them and employers with an equal opportunity for fair assessment.

Question 2

Do I need to pay to use blindfold?

Accepted Answer

Nope! At this time, blindfold allows job seekers to create their masked identity and build a resume at no cost. If you are an employer, you can request access to a candidate's real profile.

Question 3

Why do you require my phone number to login?

Accepted Answer

We require you to provide your mobile phone number so we can authenticate you using an OTP (One Time Passcode) that only you have access to. This helps us safely authenticate you to our platform as well as establish trust with potential employers about your contact information by avoiding the risk of duplicate profiles.

Question 4

Why do you require my email address?

Accepted Answer

Blindfold provides you with a unique blindfold email alias that you can use on your blindfold resume. Any email sent to your blindfold email will be forwarded to your original email address. In order for us to make sure that all emails are forwarded to you and not someone else, we require you to validate your email address.

Question 5

Why should I create a masked profile?

Accepted Answer

Creating a masked profile can improve your opportunity to be hired for your talents by reducing implicit bias in the early stages of the application process and also gives you a fresh chance if you decide to reapply to a company you've previously been rejected for.

Question 6

What parts of my identity are masked/concealed on my blindfold resume?

Accepted Answer

Blindfold allows you to choose a pseudo name and hide certain personally identifiable information (PII) such as your email address, phone number, location, current company, links to third party websites etc. By choosing a pseudo name, you are automatically assigned a unique blindfold email alias where potential employers can contact you.

Question 7

How can I check messages sent to my blindfold email alias?

Accepted Answer

Messages sent to your blindfold email alias will automatically be delivered to your verified email address. This ensures that employers can still reach out to you while you remain unidentifiable.

Question 8

Why should I apply with a masked identity?

Accepted Answer

A masked application can help mitigate unconscious bias that may occur during the hiring process. By withholding personal information such as your name, gender, age, or ethnicity, employers are may be more likely to evaluate you solely based on your qualifications, skills, and experience. A masked identity empowers you to explore job opportunities confidentially and can lessen the probability that your current employer or colleagues discovers your job search.

Question 9

Who can see my profile?

Accepted Answer

People you have shared your profile link or qr code with. If you have not claimed a masked identity yet, we will also hide your profile from Google search results to ensure you are unidentifiable.

Question 10

How often can I change my masked (pseudo) identity?

Accepted Answer

Once every 3 months. To avoid spamming employers with multiple identities for the same person, we require you keep the same pseudo name and email for at least 3 months.

Question 11

Who can request my real identity?

Accepted Answer

Anyone with a valid work email. Blindfold allows official work emails to be used when requesting your identity to protect your privacy and to prevent undesired spam.

Question 12

When should I allow someone access to my real identity?

Accepted Answer

Whenever you feel comfortable! While masked applications conceal your identity initially, you have the option to disclose your identity at a later stage when you want to move forward with your application.

Question 13

How does someone view my real identity?

Accepted Answer

When you give someone access to your real identity, we will send them an email with a temporary link to your real profile. If you have chosen to manually approve each request, the requester will receive the temporary link once you have approved their request from the Activity panel.

Question 14

How long can someone view my real identity?

Accepted Answer

7 days. After 7 days, the requester will need to re-request access to continue viewing your real identity.

Question 15

Can I use my masked (pseudo) identity when filling out job application forms?

Accepted Answer

Yes! You can use your pseudo name and email when filling out a job form as long as you attach your Blindfold resume. The Blindfold resume includes a disclosure that you are using a pseudo name and email and provides employers with a way to request your real identity.

Question 16

How do I know if someone is interested in my profile?

Accepted Answer

You will receive an email notification when someone requests access to your real identity. You can also see who has viewed your profile by clicking on the Activity icon in the blindfold app.

Question 17

Does blindfold guarantee unidentifiability/concealment?

Accepted Answer

Blindfold does not guarantee full unidentifiability/concealment. While we offer many methods of keeping your identity masked, it may still be possible for someone to discover your real identity if you have similar information (experience, education etc. for example) on other public platforms.

Question 18

Does blindfold help me build my resume?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Blindfold helps you build a profile from scratch. You can also import content from an existing resume or a PDF of your LinkedIn profile. Once you build your profile, you can choose from a variety of professional and modern looking resume templates layouts to download a PDF version of your resume.

Question 19

Do I need a resume to build my masked profile?

Accepted Answer

Nope! If you have an existing resume, we can fill in much of your profile for you, but a resume is not required to get started building your masked profile.

Question 20

Do I have to mask/conceal myself (my identity)?

Accepted Answer

Nope! You can use blindfold without masking yourself. If you just wish to keep your real name, you can also opt to use your real name when choosing your masked identity, which will allow you to keep the benefits of a profile and resume you can easily share.

Question 21

Can I apply to jobs using blindfold?

Accepted Answer

Blindfold does not host job postings at this time, but you can absolutely use your blindfold identity and resume to apply to jobs externally.

Question 22

Does blindfold help me customize my resume layout?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We offer professional and modern looking resume templates to help you turn your profile into a beautiful resume ready to print & send to employers.

Question 23

How does blindfold help my company?

Accepted Answer

By keeping candidates masked, you can help your company stay focused on hiring the right people for the job and reduce unconscious biases when filling new positions.

Question 24

Can I trust a blindfold resume with a pseudo name?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! A blindfold resume may mask a candidate's name, contact information, location, and the name of the company they last worked for. All other information can be treated the same way you would treat a regular resume.

Question 25

How can I view a candidate&#x27;s real identity?

Accepted Answer

Visit a candidate's profile from a direct link, or by scanning the qr code on their resume. From there, click “Contact”, fill out some brief information about yourself and the job you are hiring for, and check your email. If the candidate has chosen to approve requests automatically, you will receive an email with a link to their real identity immediately. Otherwise, we will send you an email with the link as soon as the candidate has approved your request.

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