5 things employers should check before hiring an artisan

Hiring skilled work sight-unseen is risky for both sides. Before you commit, here's what to look for on a CraftCred profile:

1. Verified credentials -- who issued them, and are they still active? 2. A real work history -- not just claims, but confirmed jobs with dates and details. 3. A trust score built over time, not just a single review. 4. Association membership, where relevant to the trade. 5. Identity verification status, for higher-trust hires.

A few minutes of checking can save a lot of trouble later.