9am Badge
Proof Over Claims
9am badges verify your skills through a technical assessment and live interview by a human. No self-declarations. Just a clear signal recruiters can trust.
Four Levels of Verification
Explorer
Automatically unlocked when you clear a basic 9am assessment. You're part of the ecosystem and ready to demonstrate your skills.
Skill Verified
Earned by completing skill assessments and meeting benchmark scores. Signals working-level competence.
Skill Verified – Advanced
Demonstrates strong and consistent performance with chosen skill-sets.
Pro
Awarded after advanced skill demonstration plus interview validation. Signals high hire-readiness and expertise.
How It Works
- Pick your skill — Backend, Frontend, Full Stack, and more.
- Take the assessment — A technical evaluation that measures real knowledge.
- Verification review — We check for accuracy and integrity.
- Live interview — A conversation with a technical expert. No tricks—just a real discussion about what you know.
- Badge awarded — Visible on your 9am careers profile. Recruiters see it. Conversations begin.
Why Verify?
Without a badge
- Skills are self-reported
- Another profile in the stack
- Multiple screening rounds
With a badge
- Skills are test + interview verified
- A signal that cuts through
- Pre-verified, faster process
Less noise. For everyone.
Skills We Verify
Backend - Java, Python, Node.js, Go, Ruby, PHP
Frontend - React, Angular, Vue.js, JavaScript, TypeScript
Full Stack - End-to-end web application development
More coming soon: DevOps, Data Science, Mobile.
Common Questions
How is my badge level determined?
Your combined performance across the assessment and interview, depth of knowledge, problem-solving, practical experience, and communication.
Can I level up?
Yes. Retake after a preparation period and earn a higher tier.
Multiple skills?
Yes. Each is evaluated separately.
How long does it take?
Assessment: 45 to 90 minutes. Interview: 30 to 60 minutes. Badge awarded right after verification, but once integrity checks are complete.
What if I don't pass?
You can retry after a waiting period. We'll share where to focus.
What's the interview like?
A real conversation. A human technical expert explores your understanding, not memorization, just genuine knowledge.
Cost?
Free. Earning and displaying badges costs nothing.
Do badges expire?
No. Re-verify anytime as you grow.
Your Badge, Your Profile, Your Pipeline
Once verified, you're visible to recruiters actively hiring on 9am careers. No applications. No blasting resumes. Just companies reaching out because they trust the signal.
